Today’s quick review: K-PAX. Kevin Spacey stars as Prot, a man who appears one day in Grand Central Station, claiming to be an alien from the planet K-PAX. After a run-in with the police, he is taken to a psychiatric hospital. There Dr. Powell (Jeff Bridges), a psychiatrist at the hospital, attempts to cure his delusion, only to learn that Prot’s extraordinary claim may have basis in reality. Despite the somewhat far-fetched premise, K-PAX is a closely personal emotional drama. Prot brings hope to the patients of the hospital, while Dr. Powell’s interactions with him develop from professional interest to curiosity to deep personal friendship. But Prot is harboring secrets, and Dr. Powell’s investigation only deepens the mystery. K-PAX is a subdued, focused, and deftly handled movie. While uplifting in places, it journeys through the full spectrum of human emotion, from joy and wonder to sorrow and grief, and can be quite heavy at times. Spacey and Bridges both deliver excellent performances. The mystery at the heart of the movie is played very well: K-PAX manages to be quality science fiction even when it’s unclear whether it technically qualifies. Give it a watch if you’re in the mood for a personal drama with a unique premise, strong acting, and a worthwhile mystery. 7.4 out of 10 on IMDB.