The Gift
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, 58% Rotten Tomatometer Score- With a reported budget of around 10 million, The Gift is obviously a labor of love for those involved. Unfortunately, the A-list cast can't prevent the movie from becoming a by-the-numbers whodunit with an ending that's all but unsatisfactory.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNell MinowCommon Sense Media
A superior horror movie for older teens.
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- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJason CaroRadio Times
Although essentially by-the-numbers stuff, the lack of emphasis on digital effects is refreshing and Reeves's ferocious turn is a real eye-opener.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreTim StevensThe Spool
Stylistically, viewers will likely recognize the patented Raimi vision: chaotic frightening images blinking rapidly over the widening eyes of the protagonist.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRichard PropesTheIndependentCritic.com
The Gift is not a must-see film, but it is a film worth watching.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreMurtada ElfadlSundays with Cate
Post Elizabeth, Cate Blanchett was trying to subvert expectations and to do something completely different. So she chose this gothic thriller from a director who is known for horror movies.
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