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Duchovny explains why last X-Files movie tanked at the box office
Topic Started: Aug 13 2012, 12:02 PM (320 Views)
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Duchovny explains why last X-Files movie tanked at the box office

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Not surprisingly, X-Files star David Duchovny (Fox Mulder) is still jonesing to make another feature film based on the former cult-fave Fox series. But the failure of 2008's I Want to Believe made the odds of another sequel fairly slim. So why did the last movie fail to begin with? Duchovny explains ...

In an interview with Collider, Duchovny said the recent standalone effort tanked because it was released in the summer—but it wasn't a summer movie:

"Unfortunately, with the last one, they didn't spend the money to compete in a summer fashion, and they brought it out in the summer. It should be a summer film. It should be an action film. But, the last one we made was not. The last one we made was a dark, contemplative, small $25 million film. It was basically an independent film. When you come out against Batman, it's not going to happen. You're not going to be sold as an independent film, and you're not going to compete against Batman with $25 million."

When asked if he thinks things ever could get on track for a third film, Duchovny said he'll never give up hope. Ideally, Duchovny hopes the studio will want to dig back into its existing properties to make something with an establish fan base:

"I would love to do another film, or more. I think we're all game for it. I know I'm kind of perplexed that Fox isn't more [enthusiastic]. Here's a homegrown property that you don't have to go buy, like #$@!-in' Green Lantern or something, to make it. Here you've got an actual action franchise that's your own. It's weird to me, but I'm not an executive. I don't know if they made the Green Lantern either, but I'm just using that as an example of, "Why make that film? Why not make a homegrown franchise that is excellent, and that has proven to be excellent and interesting?" I don't get it, but that's not my business.

What do you think? Would you stick around for a third trip into the unknown?
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He does make a point. I don't think the studio really thought this second movie through story, budget or promotion wise.

I really didn't enjoy the second movie like the first.
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I liked the idea of doing a stand alone monster movie instead of the tired old conspiracy thing, but it wasn't a very good monster plot either.

and I find it ironic that his leaving the series killed it, but now he wants to keep on making movies. :lol:
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Aug 14 2012, 01:19 AM
I liked the idea of doing a stand alone monster movie instead of the tired old conspiracy thing, but it wasn't a very good monster plot either.

and I find it ironic that his leaving the series killed it, but now he wants to keep on making movies. :lol:
Money is an interesting motivator.
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Since they wrapped up the alien story line, stand alone or beginning a new mythology would be the best thing for the franchise. The series, especially early on, was at least equally geared towards stories that did not tie into the underlying alien plot. That means there are a good many paranormal ideas for them to explore still.

The last film was not all that bad, however, Duchovny is right in saying that it was not handled properly. It was topical, certainly. It had the feel of the franchise, but it also felt too much like an episode of the series and not something ready for the big screen. Or, it should have been promoted more as a mystery/scary story.
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^^ A stand alone is a great idea. They need a new mystery/adventure to rejuvenate a very tiring storyline.
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24thcenstfan
Aug 17 2012, 01:13 PM
^^ A stand alone is a great idea. They need a new mystery/adventure to rejuvenate a very tiring storyline.
I think, given the mindset of the day in Hollywood, it might be best to do it in a way that sets it up for a trilogy of films. It could be an original story line and not revisit the resolved story of the series.
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Aug 17 2012, 03:22 PM
24thcenstfan
Aug 17 2012, 01:13 PM
^^ A stand alone is a great idea. They need a new mystery/adventure to rejuvenate a very tiring storyline.
I think, given the mindset of the day in Hollywood, it might be best to do it in a way that sets it up for a trilogy of films. It could be an original story line and not revisit the resolved story of the series.
Would you recommend new main characters for the three movies or have new main characters come in to take over?
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No, I would stick with Mulder and Scully. The Lone Gunmen are long gone, but I would not be opposed to bringing in Doggett and Reyes.
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Aug 22 2012, 02:51 PM
No, I would stick with Mulder and Scully. The Lone Gunmen are long gone, but I would not be opposed to bringing in Doggett and Reyes.
I was never a huge fan of the two characters (Doggett and Reyes). So, I would not mind if they ditched them. They could have Mulder and Scully and then slowly introduce some others.
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24thcenstfan
Aug 23 2012, 05:31 PM
Swidden
Aug 22 2012, 02:51 PM
No, I would stick with Mulder and Scully. The Lone Gunmen are long gone, but I would not be opposed to bringing in Doggett and Reyes.
I was never a huge fan of the two characters (Doggett and Reyes). So, I would not mind if they ditched them. They could have Mulder and Scully and then slowly introduce some others.
In my case I have appreciated the actors who played Doggett and Reyes in other roles. Especially Robert Patrick. That is not to say that they couldn't bring in other characters. However, large ensembles in films don't always work well. There are exceptions (The Trek films, SW, LOTR and the Ocean's 11 franchises) and can really benefit a film overall. That really does require chemistry though.
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Aug 23 2012, 06:30 PM
24thcenstfan
Aug 23 2012, 05:31 PM
Swidden
Aug 22 2012, 02:51 PM
No, I would stick with Mulder and Scully. The Lone Gunmen are long gone, but I would not be opposed to bringing in Doggett and Reyes.
I was never a huge fan of the two characters (Doggett and Reyes). So, I would not mind if they ditched them. They could have Mulder and Scully and then slowly introduce some others.
In my case I have appreciated the actors who played Doggett and Reyes in other roles. Especially Robert Patrick. That is not to say that they couldn't bring in other characters. However, large ensembles in films don't always work well. There are exceptions (The Trek films, SW, LOTR and the Ocean's 11 franchises) and can really benefit a film overall. That really does require chemistry though.
I actually like the actors (Robert Patrick and Annabeth Gish). It was the character portrayals that I really didn't connect with. A little more with Doggett.
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