The Gift (2000)

The Gift (2000)
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Supernatural horror meets character drama in this Sam Raimi-directed thriller. Set in Georgia, the film concerns a widowed mother named Annie (Cate Blanchett) who is blessed with the ability to have psychic visions. When Annie is asked to use her powers to investigate the murder of a rich society girl (Katie Holmes) who was engaged to a local high school principal (Greg Kinnear), she finds her "gift" is as destructive as it is helpful. Many of the townspeople have mixed regard for Annie's abilities, including an abusive husband (Keanu Reeves) and his brutalized wife (Hilary Swank) (the former threatens Annie and her children with taunts that she is a devil) as well as a deeply troubled auto mechanic (Giovanni Ribisi) who may hold a key to the events in question. The Georgia residents soon find themselves all suspects in the investigation, and Annie is forced to confront past demons while still trying to help solve the mystery. The Gift was co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, who appeared in another of Raimi's thrillers, A Simple Plan. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi

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Starring:
Cate BlanchettGiovanni Ribisi, (more)
Director(s):
Sam Raimi
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of The Gift

Supernatural horror meets character drama in this Sam Raimi-directed thriller. Set in Georgia, the film concerns a widowed mother named Annie (Cate Blanchett) who is blessed with the ability to have psychic visions. When Annie is asked to use her powers to investigate the murder of a rich society girl (Katie Holmes) who was engaged to a local high school principal (Greg Kinnear), she finds her "gift" is as destructive as it is helpful. Many of the townspeople have mixed regard for Annie's abilities, including an abusive husband (Keanu Reeves) and his brutalized wife (Hilary Swank) (the former threatens Annie and her children with taunts that she is a devil) as well as a deeply troubled auto mechanic (Giovanni Ribisi) who may hold a key to the events in question. The Georgia residents soon find themselves all suspects in the investigation, and Annie is forced to confront past demons while still trying to help solve the mystery. The Gift was co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, who appeared in another of Raimi's thrillers, A Simple Plan. ~ Jason Clark, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
111 mins

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Director(s):
Sam Raimi
Writer(s):
Billy Bob ThorntonTom Epperson
Producer(s):
James JacksTom RosenbergGary Lucchesi
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Sexual Situations, Profanity, Nudity)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Mark C.

My husband and I thought this movie was very entertaining, with lots of stars, great acting, great story plot and ending. We recommend this movie as one of our favorites. My husband kept saying Honey you finally got a great movie, I loved it... We are in our mid-50's

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CHRISTOPHER G.

VERY CLOSE TO HOME SO LOVED IT. CATE BLANCHETT--SUPERB!!! GIOVANNI DOES CRAZY GOOD!!! KEANU AS AS A----HOLE WAS REFRESHING. DIDN'T GO TOO FAR WITH TRIVIALIZING THE SUBJECT MATTER EITHER.

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Bert S.

I agree with everyone else - good movie. Didn't think it was the best I had seen but beats the high schoolish movies (and plots) I have chosen not to rent recently. Good plot, acting, ending.

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