| K-PAX Review |
| by Eugene Novikov (Rating: B) |
| K-Pax is a bizarre mix of pandering crowd-pleaser and
subtly intelligent supernatural mystery, and its two
faces are constantly engaged in a brutal brawl for
screentime. Fortunately, both sides have their
virtues, and the movie is interesting even when...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Dennis Schwartz (Rating: C) |
| K-PAX (director/writer: Iain Softley; screenwriters: Charles Leavitt/based on
the novel by Gene Brewer; cinematographer: John Mathieson; editor: Craig McKay;
music: Edward Shearmur; cast: Kevin Spacey (Prot), Jeff Bridges (Dr. Mark
Powell), Alfre...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Shannon Patrick Sullivan (Rating: 2.5/4) |
| Directed by Iain Softley. Screenplay by Charles Leavitt, based on the
novel by Gene Brewer. Starring Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack.
Running time: 120 minutes. Rated AA by the MFCB. Reviewed on November
16th, 2001. more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Jerry Saravia (Rating: 2/4) |
| Do not be fooled by the ads. "K-PAX" will not make you change the way you look
at the world for one good reason - you've seen this tale before and done far
better. Consider it an "Analyze This" crossed with the haunting riches of "Man
Facing Southeast"...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Karina Montgomery |
| This film is just like reading a nice poem - pretty, thoughtful;, with
gentle surprises tucked in, an encouragement to form one's own impressions,
and then a smiling slide into forgettability. Also like a poem, the
central image is what holds it...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Aleksandar Zambelli (Rating: 7/10) |
| Kevin Spacey is one of those actors that over the years I have simply
learned to trust. With a track record of hits such as "Swimming With
Sharks," "Se7en," "The Usual Suspects," "LA Confidential" and "American
Beauty," it's difficult to question his...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Homer Yen (Rating: B-) |
| Sometimes life can wear you down like sandpaper. If
you are not infused with periodic bursts of curiosity,
your passion will deaden; your edginess will smooth;
and your grittiness will disappear. So, we somewhat
pity the frumpy Dr. Powell (Jeff...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Edward Johnson-Ott |
| K-PAX (2001)
Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Alfre Woodard, Mary McCormack, Peter Gerety,
Saul Williams, David Patrick Kelly, Celia Weston, Ajay Naidu, Conchata
Ferrell, Mary Mara, John Toles-Bey. Screenplay by Charles Leavitt, based
on the novel by Gene...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by JoBlo (Rating: 7/10) |
| PLOT:
A man claiming to be from another planet called K-PAX is put inside a
psychiatric ward along with many other unbalanced people. His doctor listens to
his stories and, after some incredible indications of proof, skeptically starts
to believe the...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Susan Granger |
| Prot (Kevin Spacey) is a curious fellow. Arriving, it would seem, on a beam of
light, he emerges in the midst of a crowd in Grand Central Station, claiming
he's from the planet K-PAX and eager to sample our produce, particularly Red
Delicious apples and...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Rose 'Bams' Cooper |
| K-PAX (2001)
Rated PG-13; running time 118 minutes
Genre: SciFi/Drama
Seen at: Celebration Cinema (Lansing, Michigan)
Official site: http://www.k-pax.com/
IMDB site: http://us.imdb.com/Details?0272152
Written by: Charles Leavitt (based on the novel...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Bradley Null (Rating: 3/5) |
| It would be an exaggeration to say that there are no original ideas
anymore, that every movie fits some formula we've seen before. But, ya
know, the claim isn't that far off the mark, and if the shoe fits... more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Steve Rhodes |
| K-PAX, a ONE ALIEN FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST story, concerns a being who may
or may not be human and who goes by the name of Prot. Prot is played in another
wonderful performance by Kevin Spacey who gives his all to what is essentially a
one-note...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Harvey S. Karten |
| Reviewed by Harvey Karten
Universal Pictures
Director: Iain Softley
Writer: Bryan Goluboff, Charles Leavitt, novel by Gene Brewer
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridget, Alfre Woodard, Mary
McCormack
Screened at: Sony Lincoln Sq., NYC, 10/22/01 more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Robin Clifford |
| Prot (Kevin Spacey) claims to be a visitor from another world who lands on
earth as an envoy from beyond the stars and Jeff Bridges is the
psychiatrist assigned to determine if the man is really an extraterrestrial
or just another earth-born loony in...more |
| K-PAX Review |
| by Laura Clifford (Rating: C+) |
| Dr. Mark Powell (Jeff Bridges, "The Contender") is juggling a large caseload
at a Manhattan psychiatric hospital when he's introduced to new patient
Prot (Kevin Spacey, "Pay It Forward"). Prot, who devours fruit and wears
dark sunglasses due to light...more |
