Ottawa

MASTERPEICE! It is just an overall great film that will make you think, but also keeps you very entertained even though there isn't that much going on! The performances from just about everybody is near perfect espeacially the two lead roles, Spacey and Bridges. A must see... Go and see this!

10/10
funnybuisness94@ - 5 reviews
25.7.2010 - age: 13-17

Excellent film! Kevin Spacey excelle et la morale de l'histoire tiens dans les deux dernières minutes FABULEUX.

9/10
ludovic.gabet@ - first review
29.9.2005 - age: 18-25

Kevin Spacey is brilliant in this movie, he really sell his characters story, a must see.

9/10
cfh_trendkill@ - 4 reviews
31.7.2005 - age: 18-25

Great movie... Kevin takes his role to a whole new.

8/10
dualdragon@ - 11 reviews
21.7.2004 - age: 26-35

Spacey and Bridges are a good pairing. Good movie that keeps you guessing.

8/10
chotson@ - 151 reviews
25.9.2003 - age: 36-49

A great movie, with great actors!

8/10
ian_mckellen_fan@ - 39 reviews
17.5.2003 - age: 13-17

I loved it, absolutely great... one thing though was with the ending? , what happens to him? Will someone please explain it to me... I have tried but still cannot understand it. Its trippen with my head.

9/10
bede_speed@ - first review
21.10.2002 - age: 18-25

I was thoroughly disappointed with this film. Although Jeff Bridges was impressive as the resident psychiatrist, Kevin Spacey's performance was somewhat lackluster throughout the duration of the movie. Although it had its moments, I found it basically pretty boring.

3/10
oceanwalk227@ - first review
13.10.2002 - age: 36-49

Way too long and drawn out. Neat idea, but too much filler.

5/10
shaylahuber@ - 4 reviews
21.4.2002 - age: 26-35

I thought this movie was built up really well. When the truth is revealed, you get a very clear understanding of how people deal with emotional issues.

7/10
kath.shields@ - first review
5.4.2002 - age: 36-49

Pretty good movie in general. Took a little while to get to the point. Kevin Spacey is amazing.

6/10
chantal@ - 2 reviews
12.3.2002 - age: 26-35

Does Kevin Spacey ever "suck"? He has done it again. Yet another stellar performance from the guy who got away with murder in Usual Suspects. Hey, a movie with an actual story, how about that? Now add Jeff Bridges and a rather unique plot, and you get K-Pax. K-Pax was very entertaining, and even leaves you thinking when the curatins fall at the end of the show. Not quite as emotionally stirring as E. T. (come on, admit it!! You cried when you thought E. T. died!) , but it does do a good job of getting those tear ducts to open, even if just s smidgen. Those of you going to see this movie expecting an alien conspiracy film, will be disappointed. Those of you who like solving puzzles will enjoy this one. All in all, if you don't expect it to be a Sci-Fi movie (thus avoiding afore mentioned disappointment) then you will be very pleased that you spent the 11$.

8/10
illterminally@ - 17 reviews
7.2.2002 - age: 26-35

Have you ever wished you could approximate the qualities of light and evolve at the speed of your desire? Have you ever seen your sentiment presented on film only to go home with you in the form of caffeinated chicken-scratch ideas on how you’d do a better job on your script – because once again, your ideological dream movie didn’t get made? Why don’t I start by telling you what happened on planet K-PAX and you can judge for yourself whether or not it’s in your best interests to travel 1000 Light Years to see it. A planet full of vegetarians that think twice before reproducing because the process hurts so much; a species that practices Buddhistic principles of forgiveness and compassion, lives for hundreds of Earth years, and has mastered light travel; each of its members by the time they were 5 have absorbed a cultural “common sense” a thousand decades ahead of us on Earth: Welcome to Planet K-PAX. An ambitious, inspiring glimpse into the beautiful potential of benign life elsewhere watching over our shoulders and giving us a boost of support when we need it, K-PAX provokes the deepest insecurities and most profound intuitions about our species’ faltering existence. The latest attempt from Iain Softley (Wings of the Dove, Hackers) aimed for the stars but didn’t make it past the stratosphere. I’ll point the finger at each of the six producers whose fingerprints are all over Gene Brewer’s celluloid novel. A script this edgy and brilliant doesn’t just spontaneously combust an hour after lift-off for no good reason. It’s not clear whether the malfunction began with Charles Leavitt’s (The Mighty) screenplay, or a disagreement between producers over what would make a palatable ending for the box office. What is clear is that the last 45 (post-hypnosis) minutes bring the trip to the heavens into a disappointing orbit through the biological psycho-comfort we sit through in films like What Dreams May Come and The Green Mile. It’s like they tried to get us to believe that the sun really does revolve around the Earth… after dedicating the first half of the film to Einstein’s theory of general relativity. All the charm and American Beauty of Kevin Spacey can’t fix the last two lines of this script denied its proper resolution. They took a liberating ideology, turned it into a function of character, then diminished the role of that character to furnish a just-barely-plausible ending. If Morpheus had turned out to be an Agent, and the entire Matrix became a dream because Neo took the red pill instead of the blue…you understand the betrayal of script I’m talking about. Don’t get me wrong, K-PAX is worth the thirteen dollars for most. But if American Beauty felt like that needed breath of fresh air, and you love the satisfaction of solving Twelve Monkeys-type plot puzzles, and you’re looking for conviction that you really CAN get your script produced, I might save yourself the frustration. Maybe on K-PAX commercial movies fulfill their subversive potential and viewers don’t need to clamor for stronger doses to escape their existential condition the way we do. Maybe K-PAXIANS can absorb information radiation and instantly use its evolutionary energy. Of course, I know K-PAX isn’t really out there in constellation Lyra… it’s the stuff of human imagination…which brings me to my point…K-PAX is right here on Earth. But the Institution of Hollywood is abusing its supply of human imagination in the hopes of attaining the impossible goal of approximating the “speed of cinematic light”. Instead, if it stopped thwarting the intentions of great screenwriters, it could realize projection of its films at multiple speeds of c'est (see?) , and we could all stop watching great ideas and start living them instead. Kevin Spacey beam me up!

7/10
lushsemiotik@ - 2 reviews
2.2.2002 - age: 18-25

I am very hard to impress and I must say that this film is definitely one of the best films I have seen so far. Kevin Spacey and Bridges are amazing in it. DefiniteLY a must see. A lot of lessons are to be learned from this film...

9/10
altay@ - first review
26.1.2002 - age: 18-25

I thought there were only so many plots and I thought I'd seen them all. WRONG! This is a refreshingly different story and it's well done.

9/10
luddite@ - first review
21.1.2002 - age: 50+

It was one of the coolest movies I have ever seen in my whole life. I really liked the actors that played in it. And to the people who are looking at this I think you should see it. It was RAD.

9/10
beautyprinccess58@ - first review
20.1.2002 - age: 18-25

Simply loved it. A feel good movie.

8/10
lucs73@ - 5 reviews
20.1.2002 - age: 26-35

A great movie!! The philosophical part is amazing. It is definitely a must see.

9/10
gwen_tr@ - 20 reviews
18.1.2002 - age: 18-25

I am a huge Kevin Spacey fan and once again he shines in this movie. Very well acted and a very touching story. I can never eat a banana without thinking of Kevin Spacey after seeing this film.

9/10
cookeyb@ - 32 reviews
17.1.2002 - age: 50+

WAW! If Kevin Spacy does not win an Oscar for this movie I am not watching the oscars anymore... It is more than Excellent.. and super wonderful performance for Spacy!

10/10
mr_a17@ - 6 reviews
15.1.2002 - age: 18-25

Not just another 'Alien' movie. My husband and I liked it alot and enjoyed the potential of the philosophies offered by Spacey in this character. We talked about all those possibilities even after we left!

8/10
bon.jon@ - first review
8.1.2002 - age: 26-35

I really enjoyed the movie and will see it again soon to make sure I get every detail that is there. Actors are good. Plot is very good. The text is refreshing especially when "universal rules" and "universal knowledge" are touched upon by the alien. Actually the word "alien" is a poor choice to describe Kevin Spacey's caracter. He is simply a mentally destroyed human being housing an entity that came from beyond our realm of understanding... I loved it and appreciated every minute and every line and every image of it.

8/10
yo_quebec@ - 4 reviews
6.1.2002 - age: 26-35

This movie was better that I thought it would be. The pre-views to me showed a boring movie, but it was a very good movie with a good story that I think all should see. 3$ for this movie is perfect if you don't trust me.

8/10
sweet_vanilla56@ - 3 reviews
3.1.2002 - age: 18-25

Actually pretty good. A lot better than I expected from the totally non-descript title. Kevin Spacey is always great to watch and the relationship between Spacey and Jeff Bridges was well developed. Good opening titles too.

7/10
impopster@ - 5 reviews
1.1.2002 - age: 26-35

REALLY good movie... I liked the story, the characters, there were some really good lines, and the acting was well done.

9/10
kimkaren10@ - first review
30.12.2001 - age: 18-25

This movie left the viewer wondering what would happen next. It was a pretty slow movie, but it did keep me intrigued as to how it would end.

7/10
jkimswim@ - 5 reviews
28.12.2001 - age: 18-25

Kevin made a good decision in doing this one. It's not the best but it is a fun, smart ride of a movie. Good lesson on astronomy, too. I just don't understand why I keep on being disturbed by how Jeff Bridges talk, like gargling or something. Perhaps it is just me.

8/10
virgo_bond@ - 4 reviews
28.12.2001 - age: 26-35

K-pax well the ideas are good but SOMEWHERE they lost me and the movie was going nowhere but it's entertaining if you don't pay for it.

5/10
didouche9@ - 3 reviews
26.12.2001 - age: 18-25

Very good movie!! Very imaginative!

9/10
mayxox@ - 2 reviews
22.12.2001 - age: 18-25

A good movie. A very good job at making you beleive, then making you disbelieve, then leaving you in doubt.

8/10
clifford@ - 9 reviews
19.12.2001 - age: 36-49

Excellent... for adult thinkers!!!

9/10
estirton@ - 6 reviews
16.12.2001 - age: 50+

The storytelling, character development and direction were all top notch here. Spacey and Bridges played their characters extremely well, once again solidifying Spacey as an Oscar contender. If you're you want a movie apart from the action and comedy genres, you should definitely go see this movie to get your brain functioning again.

8/10
wantedbadass@ - 4 reviews
12.12.2001 - age: 13-17

Kevin Spacey does a wonderful job in this movie and the ending will leave its audience wondering what it was that they just saw... Loved the line about the religions... priceless! A movie for anyone who wants to search for more in their lives...

8/10
blurofur@ - 15 reviews
11.12.2001 - age: 36-49

Loved this movie. It's the kind you talk about or think about after it is over. Sort of like the movie CONTACT. Kevin Spacey (like Usual) was terrific.

8/10
piovanno@ - 17 reviews
3.12.2001 - age: 26-35

FANTASTIC film. While I have heard many people complain about how it leaves you hanging, to me that was the point. For once a Hollywood movie did not take for granted that I have a mind of my own and spell every detail out for me. Don't miss it.

9/10
maclachlanj@ - first review
2.12.2001 - age: 18-25

An enjoyable movie. Keeps you wondering whether Kevin Spacey is an alien or mental case. Excellent performances all around. It's a different movie and worth seeing.

7/10
hudtek@ - 58 reviews
1.12.2001 - age: 36-49

This movie sucks!!!!! Do not go see it...... Harry Potter is waaaaaaaaaaaaay better.

1/10
supercoolmaster@ - 2 reviews
1.12.2001 - age: 13-17

Excellent movie... after a draught of good entertainment.

8/10
mummzzz2@ - 12 reviews
1.12.2001 - age: 36-49

Am I the only person who believes this movie is based on Multiple personality 101. Suis-je la seule personne à croire que ce film relève du dédoublement de la personnalité?.

8/10
dtanguay@ - first review
30.11.2001 - age: 36-49

Very good theme and interesting, sometimes it goes a bit away of the main theme your continous attention is necesary.

8/10
danielenottawa@ - first review
27.11.2001 - age: 18-25

Excellent movie, I would recommend it to anyone. Good story, Spacey is excellent as usual.

9/10
ericralph@ - 2 reviews
25.11.2001 - age: 50+

Good movie but not the best as the end isn't all that clear. It starts of great but leaves you hanging. From the guy who works at the movies.

4/10
foru2discover@ - 17 reviews
22.11.2001 - age: 18-25

BORING....... save your money. There is nothing good about this movie except Kevin Spacey.

3/10
maya_ghamlouche@ - 9 reviews
22.11.2001 - age: 26-35

What a bore!!!!!! I was falling asleep! Don't go see it!!! Wait until it comes out on video, if you're that desperate.

3/10
peachesma83@ - 6 reviews
22.11.2001 - age: 18-25

Very original storyline. Both Spacey & Bridges do a good job. I think it is worth seeing.

7/10
mmartirene@ - 23 reviews
22.11.2001 - age: 36-49

This is quite an amazing movie, all in all. Fans of Kevin Spacy rejoice, here is another fresh performance. The movie will leave you thinking for a long time after seeing it, much like American Beauty or Pay it Forward did. As with those movies, K-PAX makes the end result somewhat feel less important then the road taken to get there. Along the way, you may even be surprised at how much you'll *want* to believe in aliens, interstellar travel through beams of light, and other exotic sci-fi elements. This is not a perfect movie, some parts are probably a little too long or slow, and the music isn't as inspiring as it should have been. There is also no moment of sudden suprise at something unexpected à la "oh my godddddd... " but K-PAX will still leave you with a smile and a feeling of something completed correctly.

8/10
geld@ - 3 reviews
21.11.2001 - age: 26-35

A very nice movie. Has to be seen once in the theatre.

8/10
anant_b@ - first review
21.11.2001 - age: 26-35

Kevin Spacey can carry any weakness in a film, I think American Beauty and Usual Suspects proved that. The man is a screen presence, not just a star. Not to mention, a hottie, as they say. Jeff Bridges was good, but he always seems so wooden to me, luckily he's easy on the eyes. My biggest complaint was this was about 20 minutes too long, it dragged which is unfortunate because there was a good movie buried in there. But on video or DVD that problem would be, poof, gone. I always have to smile sadly when I watch Spacey because an ex of mine started dreaming about him at one point, that should have been a clue. But who can blame him, he's charisma the the tenth degree.

7/10
parkerd891770802@ - 116 reviews
21.11.2001 - age: 26-35

Great movie! Keeps you wondering if he really is an alien.

9/10
b576z@ - first review
21.11.2001 - age: 18-25

Great movie. Although not his best ever role, Kevin Spacey gives a strong performance. The ending blew me away, because I really didn't expect it to end like that. I won't give it away, it's best you see it for yourself. :)

9/10
elizabeth_alexandra@ - 13 reviews
20.11.2001 - age: 26-35

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