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The X Files: I Want to Believe
The X Files: I Want to Believe

The X Files: I Want to Believe

July 24, 2008· 1h 44m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.9

Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent.

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16 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Agent Drummy approaches Scully to locate fugitive Mulder

7.0at 25m
Lowest Moment

Dacyshyn kills Agent Whitney at construction site

4.8at 1h 15m
Biggest Swing

The film drops from its peak when reuniting the beloved characters to its lowest point during the underdeveloped supporting character deaths.

The film starts moderately well with fans appreciating the return of Mulder and Scully, but suffers from a weak, predictable plot that feels more like an extended TV episode. While the performances and atmosphere maintain some appeal, the slow pacing and simplistic story disappoint viewers expecting a cinematic experience.

16 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb
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Father Joe claims God sends him visions of crimes
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Scully works as hospital physician treating Christian's disease
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Agent Drummy approaches Scully to locate fugitive Mulder⬆ Peak moment
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Janke Dacyshyn abducts second woman after car crash
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Scully argues about Mulder's paranormal obsession returning
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Dacyshyn kills Agent Whitney at construction site⬇ Lowest moment
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Mulder discovers Eastern European organ harvesting operation
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Scully and Skinner rescue Mulder from Dacyshyn
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