K-Pax is one of those films in which things may or may not be as they seem. This new drama stars Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey, and ironically, it's quite reminiscent of Starman and The Fisher King (both of those films also starred Bridges).

In K-Pax, Spacey plays Prot, a man who claims to be from another planet. Bridges is Mark Powell, the doctor who bonds with him hoping to find the truth. What is the truth? Many audiences will find the resolution too mysterious. I, on the other hand, liked the way the movie ended. Although the film does end on a rather bittersweet note, I have a strong opinion of what happened. Of course, I'm not going to reveal that in this review.

The majority of K-Pax is a journey of discovery. As the film progresses, not only does Mark learn more about Prot, he learns more about himself. The movie teases the audience in many compelling ways. Prot could be a savant of sorts, put in his current state because of a horrible trauma, or he could be the real thing. The screenplay plays with both theories.

Spacey is quite good here. He's created a unique dialect for Prot that is both funny and eerily realistic. The moments when Mark puts his character under hypnosis are the strongest. They add an emotional charge to the movie. Surprisingly, Bridges seems to be the stronger performer despite having a less showier role. He's quietly powerful and remains one of our most underrated actors.

My biggest problem with K-Pax is it's pacing. Although the film is quite interesting at times, It moves at a very slow pace, and I began to get quite antsy midway through the picture. I think much of it could have been trimmed, particularly where some of the other patients were concerned. Some of these characters seemed unnecessary. Director Ian Softly is good with actors but isn't really able to get K-Pax into any kind of rhythm.

Did I like K-Pax? Yes. Did I love it? No. Like A.I., it's a flawed film that flirts with some great ideas but never really fully realizes them. And while I really loved the ending of this film and admired the performances by Spacey and Bridges, it seems as if this was a great opportunity missed.