Seems like a no-win situation. If the story is a direct continuation of the finale, only hardcore fans will be able to enjoy it. If they try to wrap things up quickly, it will feel rushed or forced. If it takes place prior to the finale, I don't think anyone will enjoy it.

I'll enjoy it. I just want more Mulder and Scully.

FYI, early estimates have X-Files 2 making only $5m on Friday and rough estimates for the weekend at around $12m. Ouch.

There's a good reason for that: It's not a very good movie - and word got out fast.

Now we'll be treated to tons of posts from fan-boys about how FOX didn't promote this movie enough or released it at the wrong time of year - but the truth (pardon the pun) is that the script was poor, the direction by Carter was dismal, and the only thing the film has going for it is the chemistry between Mulder and Scully.

^I wondered why the trailers were so bad and uninspiring... turns out they were because the marketing team had nothing to work with - which is why they didn't advertise the hell out of it. The blame for the box office has to fall of Chris Carter - he made an X-Files movie from a story that would BARELY classify as an X-File case. For shame.