nuclear is family

Jed 2022-03-21 09:01:28

1 There is an old saying that all science fiction really wants to describe and discuss is the present. I haven't read the original, but the core of the movie is obviously family. Of course there are other subjects, such as aliens and their social structures, mental patients and their ideas.
2 Most of the suspense films have a closed loop, that is, they are obviously helping other people. In fact, he himself needs help from others, and is finally helped by others.
3 The story is told well, the rhythm is well grasped, and of course Spacey's second half is also well acted.
4 The script is very good, it may be related to the original novel. If you exclude the gimmicks such as aliens, split personalities, and mental patients, the story is actually very ordinary. But after adding some supporting materials, the story immediately came alive.

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Extended Reading
  • Bennett 2022-04-24 07:01:04

    I'm touched anyway, whether he's an alien or not

  • Osbaldo 2022-03-26 09:01:03

    This is the ambiguity of cinema at its best, giving us a direction like K-PAX that can neither justify its existence nor completely ignore its impact. At the end of the film, Mark sets up a telescope to look at the starry sky. This is the best metaphor for ideals in life. Fortunately, there is not what we are looking for. Turning back, there are worldly things. Distant formation is just the warm dream in hard life.

K-PAX quotes

  • Dr. Mark Powell: You know, maybe what's wrong with him is that he is.

    Claudia Villars: Is what?

    Dr. Mark Powell: From the planet K-PAX.

  • Dr. Mark Powell: What happened?

    Ernie: My good friend Howie... he, he just about strangled me to death.

    Dr. Mark Powell: What?

    Ernie: Son of a bitch I love him!