The Gift

Huayi Brothers Media | Release Date: August 7, 2015

8.3	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 565 Ratings

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KC_RV_2022Jan 29, 2022

Edgertons script is a stand alone one and doesn't rely on anything else to beef it up. The story is just strong enough to keep you interested and watching and avoids the contrived shock tactics that so many thrillers rely on. Edgerton wrote,Edgertons script is a stand alone one and doesn't rely on anything else to beef it up. The story is just strong enough to keep you interested and watching and avoids the contrived shock tactics that so many thrillers rely on. Edgerton wrote, directed and starred (Gordo) in The Gift and was also responsible for lighting, sound, editing, casting, costumes, sets, stunts and special effects, talk about talentless. Edgerton is to be commended. The characters are likeable enough and I cared about them enough to keep watching. Bateman and Hall are good together. It's an unusual one for Bateman but he was very good. The Gift has no guns, shootings, murders, massacres, knives, stabbings or decapitations being passed off as entertainment nor does it have a string of profanities deemed dialogue. As a package the film is ground breaking. All films need more sex and nudity, all the natural stuff that too many people are uncomfortable with and the Gift is no exception but you can't have it all. A thoroughly enjoyable film.… Expand

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AmateurfilmVWRAug 19, 2022

Written and directed by Joel Edgerton, The Gift centers around a young married couple Simon and Robyn . Simon has a chance encounter with a former acquaintance, the off-kilter Gordo (Edgerton), who begins to surprise the couple with unwantedWritten and directed by Joel Edgerton, The Gift centers around a young married couple Simon and Robyn . Simon has a chance encounter with a former acquaintance, the off-kilter Gordo (Edgerton), who begins to surprise the couple with unwanted and increasingly menacing gifts. Eventually, Gordo also reveals a hidden secret from Simon's past and throws the couple's lives into a tailspin.

This is a fantastic film, joel edgerton is a genius and he's super great as a director and he's super creepy and sympathetic as the mysterious Gordo. Jason Bateman is especially really good in this, playing against the type for his usual comedy roles. This is a fantastic film about revenge and how the past comes back to get you.… Expand

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kino_avantgardeDec 8, 2022

A Hollywood-like Psycho-Stalker story movie.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the director made the movie influenced by Cache, it would be an insult to Haneke if they were even written side by side. The only good thing about the movie isA Hollywood-like Psycho-Stalker story movie.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the director made the movie influenced by Cache, it would be an insult to Haneke if they were even written side by side.

The only good thing about the movie is that the surprises manage to trigger curiosity and (especially when the stalker disappears) the uncanny atmosphere arouses tension.… Expand

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