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By Emine Yildirim (74) for Today's Zaman (Turkey) (74) on 01 Mar 2016

The brilliant performances of the three leads add to the film's insight into human behavior and portrayal of a socio-economic culture that…

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By David N. Butterworth (570) for Movie Boeuf (266) on 03 Jan 2016

Joel Edgerton proves a triple threat in The Gift, as writer, director, and creepy villain of the piece…

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By Cynthia Fuchs (1,328) for PopMatters (2,617) on 01 Jan 2016

[The Gift features] a disturbing change in focus, one that drops you deep inside a whole other set of clichés…

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By Emma Simmonds (380) for The Arts Desk (640) on 01 Jan 2016

The Gift is ostensibly about the power of an idea, but this thoughtful film encourages us to look afresh at our own behaviour and relationships…

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By Alex Zane (472) for The Sun (UK) (932) on 01 Jan 2016

The taut script and slow-build ratchet the tension before a surprisingly nasty finale, with some perfect jump-out-of-your-seat shocks…

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By Paul Chambers (522) for Movie Chambers (386) on 10 Dec 2015

The Gift is 2015's best low-octane thriller. Just settle down, sit back and let the events unfold. Things are not what they seem. We know…

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By Garry Mcconnachie (90) for Daily Record (UK) (215) on 04 Dec 2015

The Gift may initially feel like it's something we've all seen before, but it builds to a tremendous crescendo…

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By Daniel Gelb (83) for AllMovie (142) on 23 Nov 2015

Here's hoping that Edgerton's future films are as smart and nuanced as this one…

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By Katherine Monk (493) for Ex-Press.com (333) on 16 Nov 2015

A grilled-cheese sandwich of a thriller, The Gift slaps a slice of Jason Bateman in the middle of a white bread story and throws him in the…

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 05 Nov 2015

Begins as a familiar 'Cape Fear'-type suspenser but twists into an unusual psychological drama that challenges the viewer's presumptions while…

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By Gaspar Zimerman (111) for Clarín (492) on 14 Oct 2015

The movie works because of two main things: empathy and the well crafted ambiguity of its characters. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Leonardo Garcia Tsao (41) for La Jornada (66) on 13 Oct 2015

It's a haunting piece of great cinema. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Rich Cline (3,056) for Contactmusic.com (927) on 08 Oct 2015

Marketed as a horror-thriller, this sharply well-made film is actually a bleak drama with a strong message about bullying…

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By Mario P. Székely (118) for Siete24.mx (118) on 24 Sep 2015

The type of film that injects new life to the suspense genre. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Adrián Ruiz (125) for Excelsior (313) on 22 Sep 2015

Edgerton proves he's a great director, he can write a script, and he is also really convincing as Gordo. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Matthew Pejkovic (770) for Matt's Movie Reviews (913) on 20 Sep 2015

Leads us down deep, dark depths that are rich in dramatic tension, with every layer exposed revealing home truths that speak to the disturbing…

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By Fernanda Solórzano (93) for Letras Libres (100) on 16 Sep 2015

An amazing psichological thriller that goes into familiar ground of the genre and then breaks all the rules. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Eduardo Molina (84) for Reforma (226) on 16 Sep 2015

Making his debut as director, actor/writer Joel Edgerton creates complex characters in an effective thriller full of surprises…

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By Mabel Salinas (101) for En la butaca (70) on 16 Sep 2015

A smart and thrilling cat and mouse game where Edgerton plays with the amiguity of the characters. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Edgardo Reséndiz (120) for Reforma (226) on 16 Sep 2015

An excellent thriller with an interesting subject and an even better delivery. [Full review in Spanish]…

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