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The Gift

Posted on 8/8/15 at 1:15 am
Posted by M1zz0u
Member since May 2015
1445 posts
Posted on 8/8/15 at 1:15 am
Holy shite, what a movie. I saw it today and was shocked that it was sold out, I can't remember the last that happened. But in all seriousness see this movie, you won't be disappointed.
Posted by lsuwontonwrap
Member since Aug 2012
34147 posts
Posted on 8/8/15 at 1:44 am to
I really wanna see it.
Posted by abellsujr
New England
Member since Apr 2014
35362 posts
Posted on 8/8/15 at 1:46 am to
quote:

shocked that it was sold out
Damn, sold out? Might be the surprise of the summer.
Posted by UMRealist
Member since Feb 2013
35360 posts
Posted on 8/8/15 at 7:00 am to
It's being critically acclaimed. I'll check it out.
Posted by Chadaristic
Member since Jan 2011
40838 posts
Posted on 8/8/15 at 7:01 am to
Going to see it Sunday.
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
99396 posts
Posted on 8/8/15 at 12:27 pm to
I was thinking of seeing this later today, then if the times line up right walking into Fantastic 4 after. No way I'm paying for the latter.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
63562 posts
Posted on 8/8/15 at 11:31 pm to
The trailer sure doesn't do it any favors.
Posted by La Place Mike
West Florida Republic
Member since Jan 2004
28844 posts
Posted on 8/9/15 at 12:22 am to
quote:

The Gift
I heard they are already planning a sequel. It's titled Re-gifted.
Posted by jrodslu
Member since Jan 2006
15263 posts
Posted on 8/9/15 at 3:14 pm to
I just got back from it. I thought it was good compared to what else is out there. I thought the ending was predictable but didn't feel cheated.

It's comparable to Gone Girl but the story telling isn't as strong. I'm satisfied with my matinee cost. I would say B.
Posted by Udvarnoky
Member since May 2011
741 posts
Posted on 8/9/15 at 5:46 pm to
I was very impressed by Jason Bateman but I think his performance deserved a better movie. The villain may as well have been from outer space so it kind of cheapened what should have and could have been a more grounded drama about a wife who comes to realize her husband is a scumbag. The way they tried to cross-pollinate that with the Enigmatic Stalker With A Secret thriller template didn't work for me.
Posted by Dr. Shultz
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Jun 2013
6391 posts
Posted on 8/9/15 at 9:24 pm to
I saw it the other day. Trailer is super misleading. Depicts it as a horror movie and it's far from it.

Definitely a different type role for bateman. Pretty good acting. Didn't like the ending. Didn't really feel like much happened in the movie honestly but it was pretty good.
Posted by abellsujr
New England
Member since Apr 2014
35362 posts
Posted on 10/7/15 at 11:01 pm to
Finally saw it. Fantastic movie. What an incredibly written story. Well crafted. I can see that Joel Edgerton has a bright future ahead of him in directing. I can't wait to see what he does next. My movie of the year so far for sure.

If you don't like the story, you can appreciate the writing, the cinematography, the acting, and the score. Highly recommended.
Posted by Freauxzen
Utah
Member since Feb 2006
37422 posts
Posted on 1/23/16 at 11:37 pm to
Saw it tonight, Good Movie. Not groundbreaking, but competently made with some good tension throughout.

I agree with the not much happened, but I kind of liked the low key approach. It told a very simple tale well. I applaud it for not having to have a grandiose story. It was small and personal.

Solid B+.
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