The X-Files: I Want to Believe

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is a 2008 science fiction film directed by Chris Carter, and written by Carter and Frank Spotnitz. It is the second feature film based on Carter's TV series The X-Files, following the 1998 film. The stars of the TV series, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, reprise their respective roles as Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.

Click here for trailer
Click here for Google Movies Review

The film was first anticipated in November 2001 to follow the conclusion of the ninth season of the TV series, but it remained in development hell for six years before entering production in December 2007 in Vancouver. Many of those involved in the film, including Carter, Duchovny and 20th Century Fox, have spoken of its story as one that would stand apart from the alien abduction conspiracy story of the television series. The film is scheduled to be released on July 24, 2008 in Australia and Germany, July 25, 2008 in North America, August 1, 2008 in the United Kingdom, and July 31, 2008 in Kuwait.

The movie will be a standalone thriller/horror story, similar to many of the "monster-of-the-week" episodes that were frequently seen in the TV series.

In an interview published March 27, 2008, Carter stated that the film would be consistent with the entire X-Files story arc, as Scully's child William would "not go unconsidered" in the film, and that it "takes place in the present and uses a story envisioned when the series ended".

In addition, photos of Duchovny and Anderson embracing and kissing appeared on Internet fan sites in early March 2008, fueling speculation about a romantic subplot between their characters. Duchovny dismissed the rumors and described the kiss as a practical joke, adding, "We staged that."

Cast
David Duchovny as Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully
Amanda Peet as ASAC Dakota Whitney
Billy Connolly as Father Joseph Crissman
Alvin "Xzibit" Joiner as Agent Mosley Drummy

Music
The score to the film was composed by series veteran Mark Snow. He recorded the score with the Hollywood Studio Symphony in May 2008 at the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century Fox in Century City, California. British performers UNKLE will record a new version of the theme music for the end credits to the movie

Movie Info
Directed by Chris Carter
Produced by Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz
Written by Frank Spotnitz, Chris Carter
Starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson
Music by Mark Snow
Cinematography Bill Roe
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date(s) July 24, 2008 (2008-07-24)
Language English
Preceded by The X-Files
Rating PG-13 for violent and disturbing content and thematic material.

External Links
Official Website