The Girl With All the Gifts

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Released Feb 24, 2017

1 hr. 51 min.

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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In the future, a strange fungus has changed nearly everyone into a thoughtless, flesh-eating monster. When a scientist and a teacher find a girl who seems to be immune to the fungus, they all begin a journey to save humanity.

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The Girl with All the Gifts grapples with thought-provoking questions without skimping on the scares -- and finds a few fresh wrinkles in the well-worn zombie horror genre along the way.

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Anton A

A really good take on the zombie genre problem. The way it starts is less stereotypical than the tried and tried formula of a zombie apocalypse. It develops in a really unique way, making the "main character" a really interesting character to follow. Obviously, there needs to be one extremely stupid character to drive the plot in that specific direction. It's worth a watch, with moderate reservation about the intelligence of the group being severely dumbed down to make the ending happen.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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Christian K

"The Girl With All the Gifts" attempts to merge the post-apocalyptic zombie genre with a coming-of-age tale, but ends up feeling like a watered-down imitation of better films like "28 Weeks Later" and video games like "The Last of Us." From its derivative plot to its predictable character arcs, this film offers little that hasn't been done before, and done much better. The story revolves around a young girl named Melanie, who possesses a unique immunity to a fungal infection that has turned most of humanity into ravenous, zombie-like creatures. Placed in a military base alongside other children who are also immune, Melanie must navigate a world filled with danger and betrayal. Where "The Girl With All the Gifts" truly falters is in its lack of originality. The premise of a post-apocalyptic world overrun by fungal zombies feels like a tired retread of countless other films and games in the genre. The film fails to bring anything new to the table, instead relying heavily on familiar tropes and clichés. Melanie herself is a thinly veiled copy of Ellie from "The Last of Us." Both are young girls who are immune to the infection, and both serve as the hope for a cure. However, while Ellie was a compelling and complex character with depth and emotion, Melanie feels like a pale imitation. Her character development is predictable, following a well-worn path that offers no surprises or revelations. The military base setting, complete with its oppressive atmosphere and shady experiments, feels lifted straight from "28 Weeks Later." The film does little to differentiate itself from its predecessors, instead choosing to mimic their plot points and visual style without adding anything new or meaningful. Even the action sequences, which should be the film's saving grace, fall flat. The choreography is uninspired, and the special effects are lackluster at best. There's a distinct lack of tension and suspense throughout, with the film failing to deliver any truly memorable or impactful moments. In the end, "The Girl With All the Gifts" is a forgettable and derivative film that fails to live up to its potential. Fans of the genre will find themselves longing for the depth and originality of "28 Weeks Later" or the emotional resonance of "The Last of Us." Save yourself the disappointment and seek out those superior works instead.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Stephen S

Wow. One of my favourite Zombie movies. Another One and Done that should and could have so much Lore and a bigger story to it. The zombie Genre is due a multi story series filled with lore and I feel like this could have become that.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/24

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Fleegle B

A really enjoyable movie about Zombies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Justine W

Why does this have such a good review?? Half a storyline, not well set out. Paint drying bore.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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Jim B

Seen this awhile ago and I thought it was a great take on the zombie genre. Using kids not only twisted the story line into a great take in a new idea in a great zombie movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/25/23

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Colm McCarthy

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Gemma Arterton

Helen Justineau

Glenn Close

Dr. Caroline Caldwell

Paddy Considine

Sgt. Eddie Parks

Anamaria Marinca

Dr. Selkirk

Dominique Tipper

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Shows like The Walking Dead reign over The Girl With All The Gifts because the breakdown of society, how people fully function within it is the core of the story.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 16, 2017

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Dave White

TheWrap

Might be the most inadvertently appropriate analog to life in 2017's increasingly unstable world.

Feb 25, 2017

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Keith Phipps

Uproxx

It's really the big picture of the film that sets it apart.

Feb 24, 2017

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Patrick Cavanaugh

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A solid entry into the zombie genre featuring some fresh ideas and top-notch acting talent.

Rated: 4/5

May 12, 2023

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

An atmospheric and thrilling tale that has echoes of Children of Men, I Am Legend, The Road and 28 Days Later... in its intimate focus, sombre visuals and bleak narrative which doesn't pull any punches about the plight are characters are in.

Feb 23, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Even with its tiny budget of around $5 million, “The Girl with All the Gifts” offers up an experience that should please both those who love zombie flicks and those who want more to chew on (figuratively of course).

Rated: 4/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Synopsis

In the future, a strange fungus has changed nearly everyone into a thoughtless, flesh-eating monster. When a scientist and a teacher find a girl who seems to be immune to the fungus, they all begin a journey to save humanity.

Director: Colm McCarthy
Executive Producer: Will Clarke, Richard Holmes, Andy Mayson, Christopher Moll
Screenwriter: Mike Carey
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Poison Chef, Altitude Film Entertainment, BFI Film Fund
Rating: R (Disturbing Violence|Bloody Images|Language)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 24, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 25, 2017
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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