Iain Softley

English film director known for films including Backbeat, Hackers and K - PAX.

From the provided review: K - PAX features Prot (Kevin Spacey), who claims to come from the planet K - PAX and is encountered at a railway station. Prot is taken to a psychiatric clinic under the care of Dr. Powell (Jeff Bridges). Prot is described as unaffected by psychoactive drugs, precise in answers, becomes popular with the clinic's patients, and is portrayed as an evolved being. The reviewer notes that many critics and audiences panned the film as sappy or overly philosophical, but the reviewer enjoyed it (rating 4/5).

A single review of Iain Softley's K - PAX highlights Kevin Spacey's calm, precise performance as Prot and Jeff Bridges as Dr. Powell. The reviewer enjoyed the film despite noting that many critics called it sappy or overly philosophical. The review recounts key plot points (Prot at a railway station, psychiatric clinic) and recommends the film.

For:Viewers interested in character-driven science fiction dramas; fans of Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges; readers curious about films that split critics and audiences.