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K-PAX

  • 20012001
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
186K
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Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges in K-PAX (2001)
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PROT is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a faraway planet named K-PAX. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.PROT is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a faraway planet named K-PAX. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.PROT is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a faraway planet named K-PAX. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
186K
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    • Iain Softley
    • Gene Brewer(novel)
    • Charles Leavitt(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Mary McCormack
    • Iain Softley
    • Gene Brewer(novel)
    • Charles Leavitt(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kevin Spacey
    • Jeff Bridges
    • Mary McCormack
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    • 582User reviews
    • 127Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore
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    Kevin Spacey
    Kevin Spacey
    • Prot
    Jeff Bridges
    Jeff Bridges
    • Dr. Mark Powell
    Mary McCormack
    Mary McCormack
    • Rachel Powell
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Dr. Claudia Villars
    David Patrick Kelly
    David Patrick Kelly
    • Howie
    Saul Williams
    Saul Williams
    • Ernie
    Peter Gerety
    Peter Gerety
    • Sal
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Doris Archer
    Ajay Naidu
    Ajay Naidu
    • Dr. Chakraborty
    Tracy Vilar
    Tracy Vilar
    • Maria
    Melanee Murray
    • Bess
    John Toles-Bey
    John Toles-Bey
    • Russell
    Kimberly Scott
    Kimberly Scott
    • Joyce Trexler
    Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell
    • Betty McAllister
    Vincent Laresca
    Vincent Laresca
    • Navarro
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
    • Simms
    Brian Howe
    Brian Howe
    • Steve
    Mary Mara
    Mary Mara
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      • Gene Brewer(novel)
      • Charles Leavitt(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Prot's signature sunglasses are actually a favorite pair owned and worn by U2's front man, Bono. The glasses are Brand DITA and style is discontinued. Kevin Spacey asked to borrow them for the film, which Bono agreed to under the condition that they were well cared for and were returned immediately upon completion of the film.
    • Goofs
      When Dr. Chakraborty is talking about Prot's vision, he describes him being able to see ultraviolet at 300-400 ångström. Generally in the context of vision, ultraviolet wavelength is ~280-400 nanometers or only 2800-4000 ångström.
    • Quotes

      Prot: I wanna tell you something Mark, something you do not yet know, that we K-PAXians have been around long enough to have discovered. The universe will expand, then it will collapse back on itself, then will expand again. It will repeat this process forever. What you don't you know is that when the universe expands again, everything will be as it is now. Whatever mistakes you make this time around, you will live through on your next pass. Every mistake you make, you will live through again, & again, forever. So my advice to you is to get it right this time around. Because this time is all you have.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits, there's a view of the stars and then Dr. Mark Powell looks through the lens of his telescope as if he is looking for the stars of K-PAX. He walks in his yard, and the movie ends.
    • Connections
      Featured in Spotlight on Location: The Making of 'K-PAX' (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Safe and Sound
      Written by Sheryl Crow

      Produced and Performed by Sheryl Crow

      Courtesy of A&M Records

    User reviews582

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    10/10
    Emotionally Involving Drama
    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. I rate this one 10/10.
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    • Oct 31, 2001

    FAQ5

    • Was any of this related to any actual occurrences?
    • Why is the fact that Prot has the superhuman ability to see ultraviolet light brought up once and then just ignored for the rest of the film?

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2001 (United States)
      • United States
      • Germany
      • k-pax.com - requires Flash 5
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Rose Center for Earth & Space - 200 Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 2. Produktions KG
      • Intermedia Films
      • Lawrence Gordon Productions
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