Review of The Gift (2015) by Kc_Rv_2022 — 29 Jan 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, 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.
This review of The Gift (2015) was written by Kc_Rv_2022 on 29 Jan 2022.
The Gift has generally received positive reviews.
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