Review of The Gift (2015) by Movie1997 — 15 Aug 2015
Now this is one hell of a directorial debut. Joel Edgerton's "The Gift" is one of the most suspenseful thrillers in recent memory. For starters his writing and directing are masterfully crafted.
The performances nothing short of amazing. The three main leads are unrecognizable (Paticulary Jason Bateman) and add lots of weight to the film overall. Don't go into this movie thinking that's it's the typical stalker horror flick.
What this movie is truly about is how someone's actions can affect another persons' life. From either words, physical actions, etc. And it's a theme that doesn't try to hit you over the head with it, rather it smoothly takes its time to unfold.
Sure it's first 15-20 minutes or so tend to play fairly by the numbers at first, but one our characters are introduced, it's literally a free for all. It's unpredictable and keeps you guessing til the very end.
It's a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat as to where the story will go rather than its minor scares. Sure there are a few well done scares, but that's not what this movie is about. When you peel back the layers there is something truly original and unique that unfolds.
Overall, Joel Edgerton knocks it out of the park with his first big theatrical debut.
This review of The Gift (2015) was written by Movie1997 on 15 Aug 2015.
The Gift has generally received positive reviews.
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