The Gift

  • 2001


MOVIE IS predictable original dramatic expressive
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53 %
57 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 19
Negative reviews 9
Average Rating 2.9/5
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3.8
The movie is ingenious in its plotting, colorful in its characters, taut in its direction and fortunate in possessing Cate Blanchett. Rogerebert
2.0
Such an amalgam of Southern gothic clichs could have been fun if handled with wit and juice, but Raimi isnt that kind of director any more. E Film Critic
3.5
This is an okay movie with a so so story, fun characters and a really great cast which allow it to step up a notch. JoBlo
3.0
A suspenseful, involving story of a widow in a small town who uses her psychic abilities to provide a lifeline to several very troubled individuals. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
As a Hollywood film it fails to deliver enough punch to be a box office hit, but as a B film it seems easier to overlook the films lack of punch and a .. Sover
4.5
A restrained, adult thriller from one time wunderkinder Sam Raimi, whose rock em/shock em EVIL DEAD pictures once raised the bar on gross out horror m .. Tv Guide
3.8
It is too bad The Gift was a limited release film that Paramount never really got behind in a big way.I did not get to see it until it got out on vide .. Lariat
3.2
Too bad Annie couldnt have foreseen that disaster and acted to prevent it. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
While some of the dramatic sequences are a bit tiresome, the scary dream sequences should do their part to scare the hell out of you, as will Keanu Re .. News Review
1.5
Should you still be concerned about the film and its appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home who may wish to see it, we suggest that .. Screen It
2.5
A Simple Plan proved that Raimi can direct an intelligent thriller without the exploitation baggage of his classic Evil Dead films. Film Journal
2.5
The only reason to see this mildly engaging thriller it Blanchett, who carries the entire film on her solid shoulders. Emanuellevy
3.0
It breathes potential but doesnt add up to its grand scale story design. Cinema Crazed
4.0
While the plot is a little predictable, first class atmosphere and performances make it a superior entry in the horror genre. Common Sense Media
2.5
Logic is mocked, plot strands capriciously abandoned. Actors chew upholstery, and the heroine has so many Dont open that door, lady! moments that the .. Sf Gate
3.0
Raimi cleverly creates pregnant pauses aplenty, and leaves his camera lingering on expressive faces, so that you just know something is about to happe .. Bbc
1.5
Originality is clearly not a strong point with this script two different characters utter the line Whats the matter.You see somethin bad Washington Post
1.5
The movie builds to a reversal so corny and cheesy you will be genuinely shocked. Washington Post
3.1
The other principals in the cast are better, but not too much better. Mr Brown Movies
3.8
It may not be groundbreakingly original, but it sure is an entertaining ride for the duration of its running time. 2001 by Dustin Putman The Movie Boy
3.5
The cast is mostly fine with Blanchett elevating the film above its pulp trash roots. Reeling Reviews
4.5
Beautiful in its spareness and simplicity, it spins a chill inducing tale from a seemingly mundane story by mixing in supernatural elements and treati .. Flickfilosopher
3.8
The Gift is an example of how superior craftsmanship can transform a ho hum genre entry into a sporadically gripping thriller. ReelViews
3.0
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
3.5
There are chills and thrills here, but dont expect this to be a teen scream flick. Cnn
2.5
The Gift is blessed with truly gripping performances of realistically disturbed characters. Spliced Wire
3.1
The Gift is almost very good.It has good emotional tension, and the setting, mood and casting are all impeccable. Movie Habit
2.5
The sign of a well made thriller used to be the amount of discomfort it caused for audiences. Deseret News
2.5
Unfortunately, barely fifty percent of the chilling suspense is actually chilling. Ross Anthony
3.8
Thoughtful and gripping without wallowing in dramatics, it marks another high point on Sam Raimis strange, but increasingly accomplished film career. Flip Side Archive
2.5
Bills Vikings: How to watch, listen, what to look for The Bills will take an 0 2 record to Minnesota to take on the 1 0 1 Vikings Sunday.Heres some ke .. Rochester Goes Out
1.9
Sam Raimis directorial flair & Chris Youngs fiddle flecked score arent enough to prop up this supernatural Confederate corpse that comes up short in s .. Nitrate Online
1.2
Stilted, obvious, and cruel... No longer an absurdist of gore, Raimi is now a reveler in it. Nicks Flick Picks
2.5
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3.2
That way, its more likely you will be pleasantly surprised than vaguely disappointed. About Film
1.5
Throw in a good dose of cliches from the murder mystery genre, and youve got one of the years most utterly predictable and unsurprising movies. Movies Radio Free
2.0
Free Victory Screening.This atmospheric Southern Gothic was adapted for the screen from Harper Lees prize winning novel about a widowed lawyer with tw .. Auschron



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