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K-PAX (2001) Movie Reviews

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Movie critics combined give K-PAX (2001) a score of 2.6660 out of 4

based on (156) reviews

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Excellent

(13)

Very Good

(102)

Good

(33)

Fair

(7)

Poor

(1)

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Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)

While the story of K-PAX is generally uplifting and whimsical (with a few dark overtones), its text is burdened with tired old conventions too obvious for director Softley not to notice. For instance, as in so many doctor-patient movies, the doctor has...read the complete K-PAX (2001) review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)

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JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")

An interesting movie. I can't say that there was anything specific about this film that bowled me over (other than the consistency of Jeff Bridges' great hair), but I was never bored by it either, and was actually quite engaged by the flick, despite...read the complete K-PAX (2001) review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")

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Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)

If K-PAX's conclusion is a bit too glib, too pat for what it's trying to do, it's an honorable attempt to create a thoughtful entertainment, and it's got the kind of acting worth visiting from another planet to experience....read the complete K-PAX (2001) review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)

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That Cow (Andrew Bradford)

Despite a fair amount of curiosity, I avoided catching K-Pax when it was in theatrical release. I felt I'd pretty much seen this before: someone brought into an institution who appears sane, but off-kilter in a way the staff is...read the complete K-PAX (2001) review at That Cow (Andrew Bradford)

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Matinee Magazine (Jeremiah Kipp)

It professes to be good for viewers by kicking them below the knee, thereby testing their sensitivity reflexes....read the complete K-PAX (2001) review at Matinee Magazine (Jeremiah Kipp)