The Gift

Huayi Brothers Media | Release Date: August 7, 2015

8.3	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 565 Ratings

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vicyamusicgreatAug 7, 2015

Quite a fine thriller - good versus evil in a genuine Hitchcockian sense - with an unrelenting plot of suspense that lets up enough once or twice to let you catch your breath . . . then proceeds ever so wickedly on to the nextQuite a fine thriller - good versus evil in a genuine Hitchcockian sense - with an unrelenting plot of suspense that lets up enough once or twice to let you catch your breath . . . then proceeds ever so wickedly on to the next scare/revelation. Jason Bateman's performance is excellent, understated, and dead-on in a way that he deserves an Oscar nomination, though it very well might be unlikely given that people will soon forget the incredible transformation he makes, and he doesn't quite show that he's "trying really hard" - not the sign of a good actor despite Hollywood's desire for it, by the bye… Expand

4 of 6 users found this helpful42

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DavidWardenAug 7, 2015

Instead of watching Fantastic BORE watch this movie or Ant-Man for a 2nd time which is also a fantastic movie. This movie is a really good thriller with clever plot twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. However, I'd advise to notInstead of watching Fantastic BORE watch this movie or Ant-Man for a 2nd time which is also a fantastic movie. This movie is a really good thriller with clever plot twists that keep you on the edge of your seat. However, I'd advise to not watch the trailers, though they don't ruin the plot of the movie they do give away a little too much. Great thriller.… Expand

5 of 7 users found this helpful52

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ThegodfathersonAug 7, 2015

The Gift is surprisingly on of the absolute best thrillers of this year. Every frame grips you and makes your cringe. Jason Bateman and Joel Edgerton are fantastic, and Rebecca Hall is good as well. This is not a thriller, it is a horrorThe Gift is surprisingly on of the absolute best thrillers of this year. Every frame grips you and makes your cringe. Jason Bateman and Joel Edgerton are fantastic, and Rebecca Hall is good as well. This is not a thriller, it is a horror movie, every moment is a jumpscare as Edgerton's lens captures the vision of a couple and their unusual friend. Amazing movie. Left me speechless.… Expand

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