Gifted

  • 2017


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Positive Reviews 97
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Average Rating 3.4/5
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2.5
Polished cutesiness; attractive shots of beach sides; and a good, mostly underutilized ensemble cast. Av Club
2.0
This type of overcomplicated idiot proofing is the opposite of dramatic and psychological complexity, since it negates the possibility of a difficult .. Av Club
3.0
What saves the picture is the genuinely heartwarming chemistry between Evans and Grace. Den Of Geek
4.5
Its a testament to its implacable sweetness and charm that the third act somehow manages to be satisfying even as it flagrantly stops being so even ha .. Den Of Geek
2.8
Evans and Grace are exceedingly appealing together, and their charming chemistry keeps the film afloat even when it doesnt seem to know which directio .. Indie Wire
1.5
Evans and Grace are exceedingly appealing together, and their charming chemistry keeps the film afloat even when it doesnt seem to know which directio .. Indie Wire
3.0
Unfortunately, its a a decision Mary has no say in.Gifted flaunts touching performance power, but Webbs vision sometimes weakens heavy blows. We Got This Covered
2.5
Despite its treacle begging storyline, this is a film with heart to spare and several outstanding performances. Austin Chronicle
3.0
But for all the well worn emotional territories it walks, Marc Webbs post Spidey palate cleanser manages to spin the formula in some surprisingly sati .. Collider
4.5
Its a well drawn tear jerker thats more deeply felt than the more run of the mill family dramas it cant help but resemble. Collider
1.5
Outside of its open and shameless heartstring tugging, Gifted at least sets up a compelling, multisided moral dilemma. Vulture
2.3
Marc Webb, director of The Amazing Spider Man and (500) Days of Summer, has a hard time escaping his bubbly music video style. Paste Magazine
3.8
A good hearted entertainment that manages its plot curveballs, and everything else, with a show of compassion. Rogerebert
2.5
However, the film feels wooden despite its attempts to be heartfelt and deep. The Young Folks
1.5
This isnt to say, however, that Gifted isnt without its strengths. The Young Folks
4.0
It creates that sparked magic thats generated when a smart director is paired with an effective script and talented performers, and makes for a satisf .. Cinema Blend
2.0
REVIEW: GIFTED marks the return of director Marc Webb (500 DAYS OF SUMMER) to lower key indie fare (albeit a studio financed version with movie stars) .. JoBlo
1.9
The worst of it is that Fred the one eyed cat was probably winking at us the whole time. The Globe And Mail
3.1
For everything the movie does wrong (like casting Spencer in the kind of role she has outgrown), it does something right. Philly
3.5
Marc Webb ((500) Days of Summer) draws out the emotional vibrancy of this well acted drama with stalwart performances given by Chris Evans, McKenna Gr .. Spirituality And Practice
2.8
But even those virtues cant entirely compensate for the manipulative mawkishness at its center. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Love Octavia, but this role gives her nothing but likability and a paycheck. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
It should be a home run, especially considering the lack of competition, but Gifted doesnt make a difference, laboring through cliches and botched edi .. Blu Ray
2.5
As scripted, Evelyn is too vicious to be persuasive, and Flynn undercuts her morally by stressing her lust for recognition. Chicago Reader
3.1
Evelyn has no such doubts.What works in this setup is how Flynn and director Marc Webb treat the courtroom scenes. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
After having made two middling Amazing Spider Man films, Webb is much more confident and appealing with an intimate movie such as 500 Days of Summer a .. Usa Today
3.0
Camilla watched Churchill PG, 105 mins Gifted 12A, 101 mins Churchill was many things drunk, self obsessed, bullying, eccentric but one thing he wasnt .. The Times
2.0
Here it is. The future of mainstream Hollywood cinema. A place where not only do comic book blockbusters and superhero movies dominate the childrens f .. The Times
3.5
It is very entertaining.Not believable, but very funny escapism nonetheless. Lariat
4.0
Evans is likeable and engaging. Happily, the same can be said about the film as a whole. Radio Times
3.0
While its nice to see Evans once again in a part that doesnt involve a superhero shield, its young Grace who steals the show. (Full Content Review for .. Screen It
3.0
Even at the most oppressive moments, there will always be a wisecrack.The smart ass humour here is crucial. Independent
3.1
For a story about a brilliant child, its remarkably boilerplate in most respects.The films heroine is extraordinarily gifted. Rolling Stone
5.0
Gifted finds a collective of competent people making a perfectly competent movie nothing more, nothing less. The Wrap
4.5
Its this heartwarming bond that keeps you interested in their story. Film Journal
4.0
The films melodramtic beats are predictable but arehit with absolute precision (try not to cry when Frank and Mary are temporarily separated).Theres e .. The Guardian
2.0
Marc Webb (of The Amazing Spider Man and (500) Days of Summer) directs. The Guardian
3.0
At least not all the time.Thats how it seems with Gifted, Marc Webbs film about a 7 year old math genius and the adults fighting over whats best for h .. Az Central
4.0
Jackie Coogans outstretched arms and tears made everybody in America cry, except for the studio heads, who just smiled. Smh
3.8
It offers delightful proof that you can still present a good story without a huge budget and computer generated gimmicks. Star Tribune
4.0
For after a clumsy and over complicated beginning I wonder how many children will know what a mastiff is this becomes a lot of fun, largely thanks to .. Daily Mail
2.5
Unfortunately, he should have held out for a better tale to tell. Ew
3.0
Emotionally overwrought and peppered with schmaltzy dialogue, its clear how this story will end right from the opening credits. Flim List
4.5
Gifted is out to make you laugh, make you cry, make you root for the good guys and boo the bad guys. Mission accomplished. Film Inquiry
3.0
We know he can do better.Warm and heartfelt performances from the two principals are undercut by a formula that too readily reveals the outcome. Empire
3.5
Tom Flynns refreshingly original, often humorous screenplay is sensitively directed by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer), blending amusement with melodra .. Susang Ranger
2.5
A formulaic and manipulative tearjerker that is really nothing more than a womans picture from a mans point of view. Observer
2.0
A variation on among other things Heidi, Fox Searchlights Gifted tells the present day tale of 7 year old blond poppet Mary Adler (the talented McKenn .. Boston Herald
1.9
Gifted represents a particularly manipulative iteration of this dynamic. Slant Magazine
3.1
Gifted is a clever, if less than brilliant film. Like Mary, its true genius lies not in whats on the page, but in its humanity. Washington Post
3.5
Whats in a childs best interest.It depends on whos answering the question. The New York Times
3.0
Long, repetitive and not especially funny Slack Bay looks fantastic but is more of a chore than a delight. Express
3.0
I know screenwriters have always tinkered with the facts but its usually for a purpose.This lie (again, theres no other word for it) adds neither dram .. Express
2.8
So Gifted proves cutely endearing and effectively poignant if not especially memorable in any everyone needs to see it way. The Film Stage
2.5
Everyone involved with Gifted no doubt intended a sweet, affecting, sincere and, as manipulative heartwarmers go, relatively low key affair.But virtua .. Chicago Tribune
3.8
Chris Evans and The Amazing Spider Man director Marc Webb ditch Marvel scale spectacle to get back to basics with Gifted, the emotionally absorbing st .. Boston Globe
3.5
Sort of what a Nicholas Sparks movie might look like if Nicholas Sparks wasnt such a dull hack. Uproxx
3.8
Grace is funny on purpose.It adds up to a classy package that gets by on warmth and sincere performances. The Irish Times
2.5
Years ago, director Marc Webb upended cliches with the unconventional rom com (500) Days of Summer. Las Vegas Weekly
3.8
Gifted deserves a chance.Its emotionally satisfying and, excepting some contortions during the final act, intellectually rewarding. ReelViews
3.5
But despite its recycled tropes, the comedy drama manages to be both funny and moving even if its emotional manipulations are fully apparent. Hollywood Reporter
3.8
Gifted doesnt shake up the genre, but its very well acted and endearing.Sometimes that makes a movie special enough. Lyles Movie Files
3.0
Emotional manipulation gets a bad press. But, hey, sometimes being milked for tears is fun. Standard
4.0
This fantastic family drama is so alive with humor, spiked with human hurt, and glowing with charm that its impossible to fault it for the occasional .. Pajiba
1.5
Webb is careful not to risk boring his audience with anything that might smack of homework. Los Angeles Times
4.4
Inspirational drama Gifted is director Marc Webbs return to (500) Days of Summer territory and an escape from big budget comic book adventures, namely .. Movie Freak
2.5
Its the undergirding of formula that roots the movie in the commercial marketplace, but that may ultimately limit its appeal. Variety
3.0
This modest light drama benefits strongly from the casual warmth and careful intelligence Evans finds in the role of Frank, uncle and sole guardian of .. Herald Sun
3.2
Well, despite the thoughtful performances, script, and direction, this is a film that sometimes seems committed to being just a little dumber than it .. Consequence Of Sound
2.5
Its ultimately difficult to label Gifted as anything more than a disappointingly generic drama that would, stripped of its leading man, feel perfectly .. Reel Film
4.0
In Gifted, director Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider Man 2) offers a beautifully crafted story, which while not being completely without fault, manages t .. Hey U Guys
4.4
But Webb takes a well crafted script by Tom Flynn and raises it up, spinning a tale so filled with wit, poignancy and authenticity that when the emoti .. The Star
2.5
Gifted is often so divorced from genuine human emotions that it never feels less than phony. The Play List
3.0
Webb seems determined to deliver the most conventional crowd pleaser possible and mostly succeeds. Now Toronto
4.4
Gifted may be focused on the plight of a child genius, but the questions it raises about parenting and ambition and career will resonate well beyond i .. Deseret News
4.0
GIFTED SYNOPSIS: Frank (Chris Evans), a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) is drawn into a custody battle with his mother .. Urban Cine File
3.5
While Gifted stays its developmental course, the movie is solid entertainment. Tamp A Bay
3.5
If youve developed a nasty rash from CGI, or are ducking a monsoon, a warm and fuzzy afternoon is guaranteed. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
At its heart, Gifted is less of an American Psycho style capitalist narrative, and more of a Falling Down type film. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
A family drama about a young genius from the director of (500) Days of Summer. Lw Lies
4.5
I had low expectations for Gifted. It had all the hallmarks of a sappy, cutesy, third rate tear fest. Ive rarely been so happily wrong. Cleve Land
4.0
But director Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) holds his nerve, letting the emotions build without ever tipping over into melodrama. Contact Music
3.8
Director Marc Webb made a promising debut with the imaginative 500 Days of Summer and has since made a pair of Spider Man movies. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
Actually, when watching the film one can think of middle ways, but the drama and its themes rely on polarity. The Arts Desk
3.0
Gifted (12a) 101 mins Gifted tells the story of Frank an all round stand up guy, raising his borderline genius seven year old niece after his sisters .. The Sun
3.0
Its predictable but pleasurable enough an inoffensive charmer that doesnt outstay its welcome. Scmp
5.0
Yes, the tear soaked drama often crosses the line into unabashed, old timey movie sentimentality. Chicago Sun Times
3.5
It has a perspective about whats best for Mary, but leaves just enough unanswered that we can still ponder whether that perspective is the right one.W .. Punch Drunk Critics
2.0
Gifted is a syrupy sweet melodrama that tugs on your heart like a violin. Movie Web
3.5
A strong package of evidence lies with crowd pleasing family comedies and dramas. Shockya
5.0
This film, from a script by Tom Flynn, does not talk down to its audience, but instead offers a heartwarming and lovely look at the meaning of what a .. Dead Line
3.0
Films about child prodigies are far from rare, and Tom Flynns script goes over some very familiar ground, but it does so with a lightness of touch, an .. The Skinny
3.0
Directed by 500 Days of Summers Marc Webb returning to smaller scale work after his quickly forgotten Spider Man reboots this isnt quite the ruthless .. Scots Man
3.0
The result is something enjoyable and, when it matters most, emotionally rewarding. No La
3.8
Despite its lack of sophistication or originality and its Kramer vs. Kramer commercial roots, Gifted rises above cynical expectations emotionally mani .. Post Gazette
3.5
Gifted comes off as a mostly harmless, if pretty much entirely stupid movie about smart people as imagined by aliens who dont quite understand human e .. Lainey Gossip
4.0
But memorable performances and a refreshing perspective ensure that its a winner nonetheless. Concrete Play Ground
3.1
Gifted means well, but like little Mary, you may end up feeling smarter by half than what youre watching. National Post
3.0
A tale of an orphan fighting against the odds to achieve success and find a place in life is a staple of Hollywood cinema, from Little Orphan Annie th .. The National
3.0
The final calculation in this formulaic tearjerker will surprise nobody but theres plenty to enjoy in a drama that just about evades the Hallmark stam .. Sky
4.0
But its the heartwarming moments between Frank and Mary that pulls the ultimate heartstrings, as the drama centres on their tight bond. The New Paper
4.0
I loved what this film said about family, how important education is, and found it hysterically funny.It has a beautiful message about how unconventio .. Review Express
4.0
I have no idea what your answer is but mine is you get one hell of a fine film. Media Mikes
4.0
Despite all the drama, Gifted is an energetic undertaking, full of life and humour. Toronto Sun
3.5
It feels like something Grace made up that Webb wisely left in the movie, and its exactly the sort of silly nonsense that a 7 year old might come up w .. Fw Weekly
3.5
Story of child prodigy provides antidote to blockbuster Hollywood flicks Gifted is much like the child prodigy whose story it tells: cute and rare but .. Columbus Alive
3.8
Its not going to shake up the world, but its a very nice and well made movie. Sf Chronicle
2.5
Despite moments of real emotion scattered throughout, by the time the film reaches its climax it all feels so inevitable. Film Ireland
1.5
Chris Evans stars in a story that asks: Whats the best way to raise a math genius.Is it better for a child to be supremely gifted or ultra normal Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.4
Much of this is due to the fine cast who know not to oversell any of the films key emotional moments nor overstate the deft lines of dialogue theyre g .. Illinois Times
4.5
Gifted depends on the skill of Mckenna Grace to perform as the little math genius with sass. Kdhx
2.5
But this heart warming tale about a pint size prodigy will leave you with a smile. Parade
2.5
Gifted is directed by Marc Webb, who in 2009 made the indie charmer 500 Days of Summer, before moving onto The Amazing Spider Man 1 and 2. Pgh City Paper
2.5
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3.5
Gifted, under more traditional studio care, could have easily remained a sentimental tearjerker. But I would beg audiences to follow director Webb and .. City Beat
2.5
Its an interesting question handled without much nuance, and while the film pulls on heartstrings, the clumsy storytelling lacks impact. Chesapeake Family
3.8
Movie trailer: Gifted Mckenna Grace plays Mary, a 7 year old math genius, in Gifted. Fres Nobee
3.0
And the films implicit implication that the truly gifted will be dehumanized is a straw bogyman. Leepers Us
3.0
Hence, for all of its shortcomings, Gifted works as a funny, touching and emotionally compelling human drama a commodity all too rare in this effects .. Indie London
2.5
Functions reasonably well as an ankle deep melodrama until its third act, when characters are thrown into the gears of the plot machine. M Live
3.5
Family tug of war melodramas dont come much more clearly signposted than Gifted, Marc Webbs (The Amazing Spider Man) first original film since 500 Day .. Daily Telegraph
3.0
But the often schlocky narrative is structurally clumsy, leaping from courtroom to schoolroom to contrived separations and schmaltzy bonding moments. Hot Press
4.0
This shamelessly manipulative film will steal your heart in a good way. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
4.5
And, youll see the happy ending coming from miles away.But it also boasts a marvelous cast and an engaging story. Womens Voices For Change
3.1
On the bright side, little McKenna Grace is wonderful as Mary (this is a rare case where a movie kids precociousness is warranted). Baltimore Magazine
3.8
This is the heart of the movie, not an afterthought, and the filmmakers take all the time they need to get it exactly right. Good Times
3.5
Parents will like the fact its a thought provoking, feel good movie thats got something in it for you, too.Will you watch Gifted with your kids Opeeqo
3.5
Director Niki Caro, who gave us the exceptional 2002 film Whale Rider, tells an amazing, largely unknown story. The American Catholic
3.8
Though the films photos and trailers suggests that Gifted smacks of one of those sappy Nicholas Sparks concoctions, decorated with perfectly sun kisse .. Doddle News



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