K-Pax was released on October 26(pushed back three weeks from October 5). K-PAX is brought to you by Universal pictures and Lawrence Gordon Productions. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodward, and is directed by Iain Softley

“Open your mind …and admit the possibility.” K-PAX is a movie that invites us to imagine the possibility of other worlds. Prot (Spacey) is a mysterious new patient at a mental hospital who claims to come from a distant planet called K-PAX. As his psychiatrist, Dr. Gene Brewer (Bridges), tries to figure out exactly how to help him, the doctor gradually begins to realize the so-called alien is having a remarkable effect on the mental health of the hospital's other patients. Prot announces that he's beaming back on July 27, at 5:51am, and can take one ward patient with him. This idea brings them hope and healing. Determined to prove the stranger is nothing more than a tragic victim of multiple-personality disorder, the doctor soon finds himself doubting his own diagnosis. On the way to revealing Prot’s identity, the film explores many plot pieces such as Bridges' crumbling family life.. Another piece of the plot is the horrific past that Prot has been through on earth. Dr. Powell’s hypnotisms bring out the truth.

This movie was somewhat of a let down from all the hype. Previews promised a film filled with mysticism, insight, and classic Spacey. Spacey’s talent was faltering in K-PAX. This film didn’t really hold the audiences’ attention, instead there were many long drawn out scenes that were distracting. Although, the two actors played out a few scenes that were very capturing, such as the Doctor’s hypnosis over Prot. Spacey and Bridges touch the hearts of many, and prove that the possibility of extraterrestrials is real. Over all the movie was inspirational to those who believe in another world out there but it is one that can wait till video.

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