Today is the second anniversary of the U.S. release of IWTB. At the time, in 2008, I was barely a fan of the show. I had seen the first season once or twice and had not really been able to get into it. Nevertheless, I eagerly anticipated the release of this film because I had numerous friends who were big fans and I felt excited for them. I even had a friend who went to the premiere in L.A. and got to watch the film in the same room as Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny. (Yes, a momentary flail is acceptable.)
I didn't have any friends in town at the time who were interested in seeing the film, so I dragged my little sister with me to the midnight showing. I figured that the most intense fans would go during that time, and I wanted to see the film with people who were really excited to see it! My assumption, however, was proven incorrect as I appeared the most enthusiastic about the film. (My sister fell asleep early on.) One guy showed up wearing an X-Files t-shirt, but the entire audience was silent throughout the film. No one cheered at the first shots of Scully and Mulder. No one even cheered at the end.
Needless to say, I loved the film, without even being fan of the series. I was so touched and impressed by the relationship of these two characters. I loved the story. These two individuals, whose romantic relationship I knew was never officially confirmed on the show, had managed to stay together and love each other through everything. It's such a lovely notion that the world could end and your most beloved companion (your constant, your touchstone), would remain at your side. They showed true love, partnership, commitment and loyalty at a time when I felt the world lacked relationships with these qualities. From this film I could tell that Mulder and Scully were more than just lovers, or more than just great friends. Their love extended far beyond anything I had ever seen on television, or in real life. No matter what, they were devoted to each other. They connected in a way I can't even begin to explain. Even if they were fighting, they were still together, still partners. Even when Scully told Mulder she wouldn't come home to him, she continued to research the case, and found him after he had gone missing. No matter what, she was going to save him. And I know he would've done the same for her.
Within these two years time, I've seen the film many, many times. It's become the film I watch when I'm feeling incredibly sad or lonely. When my problems become to much too handle, and I need to stop thinking about them for a time to clear my head, I put on I Want to Believe. I think it's partly because it fills me with hope. Hope, I guess, that even if this cruel and unjust world, sometimes you can find a person who will stand by you and fight for and with you, even if you're a crackpot.
Anyways, it's the best movie ever. And I love it. And I thank Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz, Gillian Anderson, and David Duchovny for taking the time to make it. I can't even really begin to tell you how much this film means to me, or how much it helps to be able to watch it when I'm feeling down. Thank you so much to everyone involved.
(X-Files 3 in 2012!!!!)
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