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      The Ultimate Gift

      PG Released Mar 9, 2007 1h 54m Drama List
      33% 60 Reviews Tomatometer 84% 25,000+ Ratings Audience Score Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) lives a life of wealth and privilege. When his grandfather (James Garner) dies, Jason expects to receive a hefty inheritance. Instead, however, Jason must set out on a journey of self-discovery to earn the true gift his grandfather meant for him to have. Along the way, Jason befriends a dying girl (Abigail Breslin) and her mother (Ali Hillis) and learns what is really important in life. Read More Read Less Watch on Peacock Stream Now

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      Though The Ultimate Gift avoids religious speechifying like other Fox Faith films, it's dramatically inert with flat direction.

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      Paul L I think this movie was highly underrated. The moral story of the gifts is a highly thoughtful and reflection on what people consider "gifts" and what truly is important in life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/24 Full Review Carlos T Filme: O Presente Assistido: 18-11-23 Elenco: @abbienormal9 @drewfuller Bill Cobbs, Brian Dennehy, James Garner @missalihillis Modelo: #drama #comedia #romance Duração: 1h 58m Ano: 2006 Minha opinião: Um filme tocante e emocionante. Que fala de um jovem playboy que tem de tudo e vive a vida no seu bel prazer. Até o dia que seu morre e no momento que todos querem saber de sua parte na herança, o vô (Garner) seu neto Jason para herdar a maior parte da herança incluindo a empresa, porém existe um desafio que ele deve cumprir para ter direito a tudo. Temos Cobbs como o advogado e amigo do avô. E assim ele vai em busca dos desafios e em cada faze uma nova. Até que vem em conhecer a pequena Emily e sua mãe Alexia. Com uma atuação primordia de Abigail na época uma criança. Fez deste filme com um suprassumo especial. Até que se descobre que Emily faz tratamento contra o câncer. E que tudo foi uma idéia de seu vô. A parte que toca no filme é a parte final, muito comovente e que não esperamos que um filme termine desta forma. Este filme tem uma parte 2. E como terminará este filme? Roteiro e enredo tocante e comovente. Boa atuação dos atores e ressalva para Abigail. Vale apena assistir? Sim. Com certeza. E sim rever vários atores que já se foram, como James Garner, Bill Cobbs, Brian Dennehy. Nota: 8,75 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/24 Full Review Tim O I came here to give this a 3.5*. But seeing the "critics" tank it with a 33%, while the audiences gives it an *84%*, just convinces me, in spite of the fairly manipulative emotional content and heart-string tugging, along with a transformation pace that stains credulity, it's still a fulfilling holiday watch. So that's a *strong* 3.5* (I can't push it up in to 4*; there's too many more rarified films at that level it would have to match 😂) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/21/23 Full Review Jace E The Ultimate Gift is a beautiful reminder of the value of life. While it is not the most groundbreaking film from a technical standpoint, the core message is both poignant and important. The relationships between Jason and the rest of the characters (especially Emily and Red) are emotionally driven and create immediate investment. There were melodramatic moments and the acting felt forced at times, but it did not distract too much from the message. Walking away, the film accomplishes its core objective of allowing the audience to reflect on their own acts and steps to become better people. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/17/23 Full Review Bill B One of the most touching movies I have seen in quite some time. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/08/23 Full Review s r Better than average faith film that teaches the values of human betterment and why we are here as humans. Good cast and it managed to keep my family's attention, despite some of the technical shortcomings. Garner was good in the role, as was the little girl. It was on Amazon. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Wesley Morris Boston Globe Rated: 2/4 Nov 24, 2011 Full Review Lou Lumenick New York Post This new film moves along smoothly until Grandpa's most preposterous mission - which needlessly drags out the movie -- takes Jason to a severely caricatured Ecuador. Rated: 2/4 Aug 22, 2007 Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper I think urban sophisticates can be people of faith who want to see movies, occasionally, that don't have the four-letter words, and I do embrace religion, but I think they have to be better than this. Mar 20, 2007 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com This is a film that will inspire many, frustrate others, and simply be dismissed by even more as nothing more than a cinematic greeting card. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures The Ultimate Gift will put you in a diabetic coma. Rated: 1.5/5 Sep 9, 2007 Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com It's Self-Help: The Movie, and it stinks to high heaven. Rated: 1/5 Aug 21, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) lives a life of wealth and privilege. When his grandfather (James Garner) dies, Jason expects to receive a hefty inheritance. Instead, however, Jason must set out on a journey of self-discovery to earn the true gift his grandfather meant for him to have. Along the way, Jason befriends a dying girl (Abigail Breslin) and her mother (Ali Hillis) and learns what is really important in life.
      Director
      Michael O. Sajbel
      Producer
      Rick Eldridge, Dave Ross
      Screenwriter
      Cheryl McKay
      Distributor
      The Bigger Picture
      Production Co
      Dean River Productions
      Rating
      PG (Thematic Elements|Some Violence|Language)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Mar 9, 2007, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 11, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $3.4M
      Runtime
      1h 54m
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