Review of The Ultimate Gift (2007) by Aliya D — 19 May 2008

I found this to be a rather profound film that discusses the connection between wealth and happiness. The film is faulty in that it is pretty much preaching to the choir as most of us know that money in of itself does not bring happiness.

However, it is the journey of the main character to discover that truth that is touching if not improbable at times. This film, in spite of its beautiful message, is not without its flaws. The coincidences and contrivances within the plot are rather annoying but fortunately forgivable.

Some of the acting is spot on and some of it less so. This film is both profound and simple, touching and overly sentimental, nicely acted and too pedestrian at times, well-intentioned and manipulative, and, lastly, predictable and happy to be so.

In spite of it's flaws the film is very enjoyable and heart-warming.