Advantages: Good crime thriller, plenty of suspense!
Disadvantages: Not really an X-File film, poor ending!

...that there wasn't much 'X-Files' about the film at all, it just seemed more like a good, crime thriller of a film instead. Apart from the odd reference, there was no supernatural, or unexplained events throughout the whole film, which has always been the whole point of The X-Files. But as I have already mentioned, despite this, I did enjoy the film for it's action and suspense, which there is plenty of. However, the movie does suffer badly due to the ending, which I feel is extremely weak, and just seemed to be wrapped up in no time just to finish the film. There are a few new revelations about Mulder and Scully themselves, and about their past, to the the X-Filers entertained, and Walter Skinner even has a bit-part in the film. Overall I feel that this film may be enjoyed more by non-X-Files fans, as opposed to fans, simply because they are likely... Read review

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Advantages: Lots to see and do - Fascinating story
Disadvantages: might be seen as pricy

...If you want to get a feel of what life was like for some of those early pioneers (or entrepreneurs if you want to call them that) then you need to take a trip to the Capilano suspension bridge - I do have to say that I feel it is somewhat over priced (after all the scenery is free - and all around you) but I guess you are paying for all the research and the money - some of it does go back into local native projects and it is a good day out especially if you have Kids. We had a thoroughly enjoyable day here just being tourists. Sometimes people who live in an area forget that visitors do not always have the time to go here there and all over the place to get the feel of a places history and they will pay (all be it grudgingly) to have it all presented with depth and enthusiasm to make it value for money. Which you get in spades... Read review

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Advantages: Imaginative, engaging, brilliant mythology plot.
Disadvantages: Film wasn't great and the TV show losing its' spark in general.

...When ‘The X-Files’ began in 1993, it was critically and publicly acclaimed as being one of the most original and well-written series on television. The paranormal investigations of F.B.I. Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully captivated imaginations worldwide. Now in its’ seventh season in America, the show has declined little in quality, but greatly in popularity. The first season of ‘The X-Files’ was comprised of individual, stand-alone episodes with plots and storylines separate from each. This began to change with episode 20, ‘Tooms (Squeeze 2)’ which followed up a story begun earlier in the year. After this, the writers began to sow the seeds of a larger storyline concerning alien abduction, government conspiracy, and Armageddon. The concluding episode of the season, ‘The... Read review

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Advantages: Every episode of the first series, great extras
Disadvantages: Picture sometimes gets dodgy

...The X-files season 1 DVD box set comes with seven disks, there are 24 episodes with each of six disks containing four, and the final seventh disk is left for the extras. The whole package comes in a cardboard box; with an outer sleeve that holds the inside box that fold out to hold all seven disks. One side of the fold out holds the disks and a booklet while the other side is decorated with stills and quotes from the series. While the box is extremely stylish and cool it WILL get damaged and torn through time and is already starting to show the effects of living on my active DVD shelves. The booklet also holds quotes and information about each episode in this series, like who wrote each one and directed it. At the back of the booklet it then lists each episode from each series in order highlighting the ones that were released on special... Read review

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Advantages: Gillian...phwoar!
Disadvantages: Hmm, dunno!

...Mulder and Scully, possibly the most famous sci-fi names in the business, are at the helm of this show about all things paranormal. Most people in Britain will be familiar with the hooky theme-tune and the names, but perhaps most haven’t seen the series recently, so I’ll explain why I, a true X-Phile (devout follower of all things X), likes the show. Gillian Anderson is always worth watching on TV let’s face it. She looks stunning in a trench coat, divine in a dress and simply edible in a biosuit. She acts superbly, bringing Dana Scully onto the screen as an ambitious sceptic who is having her views slowly reverted by what she discovers in The X-Files. Dana has been through hell and back with cancer, a child abducted from her, a microchip in her neck and two family members lost to her cause adding to her life-story. But she still... Read review

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Advantages: More good episodes
Disadvantages: No Mulder

...There are two types of X-file fan: a) One who likes Mulder best b) One who likes Scully best. It really is as simple as that. Those who chose the latter will not be too bothered at the prospect of Mulder leaving the show. The others? Well, they probably aren't reading this opinion. So is Mulder leaving a good thing? Well, as you may have deduced from the title, I think it is. To demonstrate why, I shall have to divide the show into two sections. You see, there are two types of X-file episode: a) The one-off episodes about a monster, ghost, or some other odd creature and b) What I call the "conspiracy episodes" I always find the former to be a lot better, but, then, the X-files wouldn't be the X-files without any of the latter. However, when too many "conspiracy episodes" build up, the X-files gets, shall we say... Read review

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Advantages: Story line, Graphics and easy to get the updates
Disadvantages: Doesn't last long enough for me.

...I was given the X-Files game from my husband as I'm a great fan of The X-Files, this game is one of the best that I have played, it keeps you interested all the time, you never know what's coming. The game is on CD format for the PC, the graphics and story line is brilliant. What really interested me was that you can update it just by going online and downloading the updates from the website that they CD Rom gives you. The game and the updates are really worth the money that you pay. A lot of games you would pay the same for and the graphics and story line is no match to the X-Files game. I would recommend everyone buys this product for 2 reason's 1) If you like any game that keeps you guessing and at the edge of your seat then go for this because its a brilliant game. 2) If your an X-File fan then you should get this just... Read review

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Advantages: good stories, good memories
Disadvantages: may be dated for some

...get this stwait" line was going to come up at some point, and that he had the puzzle solving mind of a mensa genius, he would also always get his man (or woman). And so it was the same with the Rockford Files, we always new that he would eventually get his criminal and that he will be back in the next show with more witty one liners. The good thing about the Rockford Files is that the main Character was "human" in that he didn't win every single fight; he wasn't a goody two shoes, sometimes even getting involved in the villain's plans. In other words he was flawed, almost an anti-hero in some cases although ultimately his heart was in the right place and he was charming with it, we certainly warmed to him and wished him the best every time. Other characters that make the show are Sergeant (later lieutenant) Dennis Becker (Joe Santos... Read review

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Advantages: Overall excellent episodes, perfect casting, excellent special features
Disadvantages: Outdated special effects, a few bad episodes

...After the bold and daring first series, we open up once more into the world of the X Files. With a year of experience under their belts, the creative team decided to take things to a new level in Season 2, a challenge which I believe they met brilliantly. Opening post-shut down of the X Files themselves, the early episodes of this season focus mainly on Mulder, giving Gillian Anderson the much needed break to give birth. How is this executed? Watch and find out - it's a definite shocker. But rest assured, the remainder of the season once again teams Mulder and Scully together to try and discover more about alien conspiracies and the strange world in which we live. Bold strides were taken with the writing for many of the episodes - with strange concepts such as killer fungus ("Firewalker"), a human-flukeworm hybrid ("The Host") or even... Read review

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Advantages: Various clips on foreign languages.. behind the scenes... endless features..
Disadvantages: Box can damage easily

...Collectors Edition Series 3 DVD Boxset - Thanks Mum! This has got to be one of my more appreciated Christmas presents this year. (Oh, apart from the fasionable Grandad slippers and endless supply of shower gel etc etc...) Now, I'm not going to start explaining what the X Files are, as I'm sure you all know. When, somewhere back in 2000 I bought the first boxset, I asked when the next one would be released, and was told that they have no intentions of releasing any further boxsets, but here I sit with the third one. This boxset is an absolute must for any true fans of the show, as it includes every single episode from the third season of the X Files. The price certianly does vary, as I have seen it sell for as much as £89.99 in the over-prices music store, but also have seen it prices as little as £65.99 in my preferred local... Read review

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