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Summary: Very Entertaining!
Review: When I went to go see this movie, I thought it was going to be boring and stupid. Within the first 10 minutes of the movie, I fell in love. Brilliant acting and a great storyline make this a piece of art! Kevin Spacey is brilliant!!!! I don't really care for dramas, but this ones worth the money. In the beginning, it's a little confusing, but it all unravels in the end. No matter what kind of movies you like, SEE THIS!!
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Summary: K-PAX is the best movie I've seen all year!
Review: Just like the title says, K-PAX was an amazing movie from the start. Kevin Spacey (Prot) delivers a convincing alien, although in human form. This movie will make you laugh, cry, and hopefully it will make you think. Spacey is an excellent actor and he proves it again in K-PAX. I would recommend this film to anyone, really. I'd have to say my favorite part was when Prot connects with the dog. That was really cute! :)
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Summary: Very interesting and leaves you wondering!
Review: Just saw this one on the big screen tonight. By the way, K-PAX is NOT the name of the character, but the name of his home PLANET! I never read the book mentioned, so can't comment on that-- but would just say that the plot explores a lot of possibilities. The movie also does a good job of bringing out the "humanity" of mental patients-- and presents the idea that most of them could be reached-- if the right key were found! The "visitor from out there" gives the patients hope-- and when there is hope, the future and even present look a little brighter. My only negative comments would be that some of the photography was too "dark with blinding back-lights", but I guess this was done for some effect. Seems like it will lose a lot when it goes to home media. And-- the movie has two instances of foul language which I am sure were added to the dialogue just to get it a rougher and thereby more attractive rating. New Mexico residents might want see view the film to try guessing where the Santa Rosa scenes were really shot! But if you like to think about life on other planets and how "they" may be among us-- this one is a must see!
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Summary: Spacey, Bridges Deliver
Review: Life is comprised of infinite possibilities; some known, others a mystery and destined to remain so. And what of the vast unknown, the realms beyond which knowledge has no established boundaries or parameters? Who is to say what exists or what is possible? Valid questions, all of which are raised and explored in the story of a particular individual's personal journey, a strange and dramatic odyssey that defies facts and logic, in "K-PAX," directed by Iain Softley, and starring Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. In the wake of an incident in New York's Central Station, a man named Prot (Spacey) is transported to a psychiatric hospital in Manhattan, where he is delivered into the care of Dr. Mark Powell (Bridges), who attempts to uncover the truth about his patient, who claims to be from the distant planet K-PAX. It quickly becomes a challenge for Dr. Powell, as Prot, with his calm, direct, forthcoming manner and a propensity for produce (he eats bananas peels and all, and Red Delicious Apples are his favorites) is quite convincing. But it's Powell's job, as well as his nature, to be skeptical. Prot's claims, however, remain intact and stand up even under the most intense probing and the watchful eye of Dr. Powell, who finds himself in something of a quandary-- Prot even tells him the exact date and time that he will depart for K-PAX, a scheduled return trip that allows Powell but a short time to sort it all out. And Powell just can't seem to get his mind around the idea that he is dealing with a real alien being; and it's something he is going to have to resolve quickly, if he is ever going to know the truth. And he has to know. The truth, after all, is the only thing that is going to set him free in his own mind. Softley has created and delivered a sensitive, thought-provoking film that challenges the viewer by sustaining the mystery surrounding Prot while forcing you to reflect upon your own concepts of what is, in fact, possible. And as you never know for sure about Prot until the denouement, you are able to identify with Powell, seeing the situation from his point of view and trying to solve the riddle right along with him. Softley creates an atmosphere of wonder and a real sense of being confronted with something that is truly unique as the story unfolds and you begin to realize that Prot just may be what he says he is. And in the context of the reality to which the film is disposed, it's an engrossing matter to try to wrap your mind around. How do you react when all of the evidence is contrary to the physical limitations we've set for ourselves? While at the heart of the film there is a resounding depth of humanity that is evident, not only in Prot, but in Dr. Powell, as well. All of which makes for an extremely engaging and gripping drama. As we've come to expect, Kevin Spacey gives a brilliant performance as Prot, presenting his character from the inside out, emotionally deep and physically convincing at the same time. This is a unique individual, and Spacey brings him to life with care and the ability to share those moments that are particularly revealing, which adds to the believability of the character and the credibility of the story itself. For this film to work, it is essential that we believe who and what Prot is; we do, and it does. Spacey simply pulls it off magnificently. It's a memorable performance, from which evolves a character that will stay with you for a long, long time. Jeff Bridges, meanwhile, emerges on equal footing with Spacey, adeptly making a very real person of Dr. Powell. It's a fairly straightforward role, and the challenge for Bridges was to take this very normal and ordinary character and make him unique in his own right, which, opposite the character of Prot was no small task. And, again, for this film to work it was necessary for Bridges to rise to the occasion. And, with exceptional skill and being the consummate professional that he is, he succeeds without question. Bridges infuses Powell with an underlying complexity, and is so giving in his performance, that it makes the interaction between Powell and Prot vibrant, and at times intense. It's a demonstration of two of the finest actors in the business doing what they do best, creating a dynamic that is alive and inspiring. It's a great job by Bridges, who never attempts to steal the spotlight from Prot, which serves to raise the level of the film to an even higher notch. The supporting cast includes Mary McCormack (Rachel), Alfre Woodard (Dr. Villers), Ajay Naidu (Dr. Naidiu), Vincent Laresca (Navarro), Kimberly Scott (Joyce), Conchata Ferrell (Betty) and Saul Williams (Ernie). An entertaining, emotionally involving film, "K-PAX" is a dissertation on possibilities, as well as an examination of the ever evolving complexities of the human condition. It's a film that demands an open mind and rewards those who are able to approach it on it's own terms and embrace it. In the end, it makes you realize just how real K-PAX is; and it makes you appreciate Prot's journey, and just how much we all share and have in common with those around us, human or alien. And it may just make you reflect upon your own journey-- where you've been and where you're going. And that's the magic of the movies.
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Summary: Unsatisfying
Review: Sorta of a modern day "Cuckoo's Nest" with Kevin Spacey claiming to be an alien from K-Pax and Jeff Bridges as the overly absorbed psychiatrist trying to get to the bottom of the mystery. The major problem with this movie is that this is incredibly unsatisfying. The first part of the movie is spent trying to make a case that Prot (played by Spacey) is really an alien, since he knows the precise orbit of K-Pax and can eat whole fruit including the skin and appears sensitive to ultraviolet light. But the second part of the movie seems to become a murder mystery and makes the case that Prot really is a man who came home to find his wife and daughter murdered and thus went off the deep end, literally. Both premises appear logical but neither is well explained. If Prot is really an alien, how come he looks like this other guy? And if he is the other guy, what explains his behavior? The weakest part of the story is the loonies at the mental hospital that surround Prot. They seem like rejects from Cuckoo's Nest and while they add color, they don't particularly help to advance the story. There is one scene when the paitents get worked up about seeing a bluebird that appears to have been copied directly from the World Series scene in "Cuckoo's Nest." Spacey is believable as a would-be alien and Bridges is fine as the doctor who is so engrossed in his work that he has negelcted his family. There is the usual cliched mesaage that has been told in a multitude of movies - appreciate what you have before it is too late. I know that some will rationalize the weak ending by stating "It's left to your imagination". Fine, but that is just an excuse for poor filmmaking. A story needs to have a point of view and tell it with conviction. "K-Pax's" failure to tell a story leaves us mostly empty.
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Summary: Overlong & cliche' ridden
Review: Though overlong and ripe with saccharine sentimentality, this mix of SF-fantasy and family drama directed by Ian Softley ("Wings of the Dove," "Hackers") narrowly manages to rise above its numerous clichés, thanks to Kevin Spacey's low-key performance. Spacey portrays Prot, a patient in a New York mental health facility who may or may not be a visitor from another planet. Jeff Bridges is the sympathetic doctor who waivers between his desire to find the source of Prot's psychosis and entertaining the possibility or desire that there is truth to Prot's fantastic tale. Thankfully Spacey avoids the over-the-top theatrics someone like Robin Williams would have brought to the role. Instead, he portrays Prot as so casually comfortable with his alien-ness that his very normality makes his claims plausible. The plot runs through one predictable cliché after another, from fellow mental patients who seem leftover from a dinner theater production of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" to a scene in which Bridges learns to put work aside and give attention to his neglected family. The true nature of Spacey's character is left uncertain, although that's as much due to the script's inconsistencies and plot holes rather than from any subtler form of ambiguity.
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Summary: Go see K-PAX
Review: If you're looking for another brilliant job from Kevin Spacey, you've come to the right place. In K-PAX, Kevin Spacey does an incredible job of playing Prot, an extra terrestrial from the planet K-PAX. Though I won't get into much detail because it is a movie you have to see yourself, K-PAX offers much insight into human beings and how we percieve our own planet. Kevin Spacey allows us to take a closer look at what we have right here on earth and he hints on how we take it for granted. If you are looking for a movie to open your eyes, then go see K-PAX, and 'Be prepared for anything'.
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Summary: Acting and Screenplay are top notch.
Review: Kevin Spacy and Jeff Bridges carry the movie in this story of a man who might or might not be a being from another planet who visits Earth and touches the lives of everyone around him. Fine acting and good screenplay are in evidence here, I would be disapointed if it is ignored at the oscars next year.
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Summary: Quirky & Thought Provoking
Review: Is he or isn't he? The film doesn't answer but leaves it to the viewer to decide - there are good arguments both ways. Kevin Spacey does an excellent job as the quirky Prot and Jeff Bridges is, as always, great as the psychiatrist trying to figure out the truth. Truth, however, is subjective. I loved this movie and the fresh way of pointing out various aspects of our society. Sometimes it takes an "alien" to show us how human we can be.
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Summary: Delightful
Review: What a nice movie. Kevin Spacey handles this character with loving care and delivers a performance you will feel warm about. Jeff Bridges really has the "Everyman" character down and lets you peek in on his mental and emotional journey. The ending is beautifully ambiguous opening up fun dicussions after the show with your movie partner/s. Though I only give it 4 stars (I thought they could have gone further with the plot), I recommend it to anyone over the age of 15. PS Don't bring the kids .... they won't get it nor will they enjoy it.
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