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| Duchovny explains why last X-Files movie tanked at the box office | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 13 2012, 12:02 PM (320 Views) | |
| 24thcenstfan | Aug 13 2012, 12:02 PM Post #1 |
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Duchovny explains why last X-Files movie tanked at the box office
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| 24thcenstfan | Aug 13 2012, 12:04 PM Post #2 |
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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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| wissaboo | Aug 14 2012, 01:19 AM Post #3 |
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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.
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| 24thcenstfan | Aug 14 2012, 04:34 PM Post #4 |
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Money is an interesting motivator. |
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| Swidden | Aug 14 2012, 04:38 PM Post #5 |
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Professional Gadfly-at-large; Provisional wRench-fly at large
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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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| 24thcenstfan | Aug 17 2012, 01:13 PM Post #6 |
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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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| Swidden | Aug 17 2012, 03:22 PM Post #7 |
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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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| 24thcenstfan | Aug 22 2012, 12:41 PM Post #8 |
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Would you recommend new main characters for the three movies or have new main characters come in to take over? |
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| Swidden | Aug 22 2012, 02:51 PM Post #9 |
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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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| 24thcenstfan | Aug 23 2012, 05:31 PM Post #10 |
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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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| Swidden | Aug 23 2012, 06:30 PM Post #11 |
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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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| 24thcenstfan | Aug 25 2012, 02:44 PM Post #12 |
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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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