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Category Dramas DVDs, Suspense Movies, Horror Videos, Thriller, Mystery, Murder
Starring Keanu Reeves, Cate Blanchett, Greg Kinnear, Giovanni Ribisi, Hilary Swank, Katie Holmes, Danny Elfman, J.K. Simmons, Michael Jeter, Gary Cole, Kim Dickens, Stuart Greer, Alex Lee, Chelcie Ross
Director Sam Raimi
Screenwriter Billy Bob Thornton, Tom Epperson
Closed Captioned; Bio/Filmographies; Soundtrack English; Soundtrack French; English Subtitles; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re

Annie Wilson (Cate Blanchett) is a young widow living in Brixton, Georgia, who does psychic readings. She has a power that allows her to see things her neighbors don't see, and she talks about the things that they try to keep quiet. She eventually stirs up trouble by advising Valerie Barksdale (Hilary Swank) to leave her abusive husband, Donnie (an effectively menacing Keanu Reeves). Donnie chases after Annie and threatens her and her young sons. Then Jessica King (Katie Holmes), a sexually liberated rich girl, disappears, and Annie has visions of a gruesome murder that endanger her own life. THE GIFT is an unusual supernatural thriller. Director Sam Raimi (A SIMPLE PLAN) and DP Jamie Anderson use the huge gnarled trees and foggy swamps of Savannah to create a palpable sense of dread, and Raimi really knows how to jolt an audience. The script, by Billy Bob Thornton (SLING BLADE) and Tom Epperson, has enough twists to keep the audience guessing. Blanchett is very believable, and Giovanni Ribisi gives a heart-wrenching performance as Buddy Cole, a disturbed young man who seeks Annie's counsel. Their relationship gives the film an emotional weight that makes it more than just a good thriller.

Theatrical release: January 19, 2001. The film was shot on location in Savannah, Springfield, and Thunderbolt, Georgia. The character of Annie Wilson is loosely based on screenwriter Thornton's own mother. Cate Blanchett visited five psychics as research for the role. Executive producer Rob Tapert got his start producing Raimi's first film, THE EVIL DEAD (1982). He is also an executive producer, with Raimi, of the popular syndicated TV series, XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS, and is married to the show's star, actress Lucy Lawless. Actor Gary Cole (David Duncan) also starred on the TV series AMERICAN GOTHIC, which was executive produced by Raimi. Editor Bob Murawski began his film career as an assistant editor on Raimi's DARKMAN (1990). A stunt double was used in the scene where Jessica King's body is pulled from the water.

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"What's the matter? You see somethin' bad?"--the doomed Jessica King (Katie Holmes) skeptically questions a stricken Annie (Cate Blanchett) about her vision.

Gift Reviews:

"...Reeves brings off a dashing piece of physical sleight-of-hand....[The] film is elegant, solidly played and frequently gripping..."-- Xan Brooks, Sight and Sound

"...The movie is ingenious in its plotting, colorful in its characters, taut in its direction and fortunate in possessing Cate Blanchett..." -- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

"...[A] deeply spooky gothic shocker..." -- Bruce Fretts, Entertainment Weekly

"...[Like A SIMPLE PLAN, director Sam Raimi's film is] an absorbing portrayal of a serious crime committed in a small town..." -- Mike Clark, USA Today

"...[Ms. Blanchett's] spectral intensity dominates THE GIFT....Mr. Reeves [gives] his best bad-guy performance to date....Mr. Raimi has not forgotten the tricks of his gory erstwhile trade..." -- A. O. Scott, New York Times

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List Price $12.99 (You save $4.40)
Studio Paramount Home Entertainment
Orig Year 2001
DVD Encoding Region 1
All Time Sales Rank   3190  
CD Universe Part number 1862092
Catalog number 328954
Discs 1
Release Date Jul 17, 2001
Rating R (MPAA)
Rating Reason violence, language, and sexuality/nudity
Running Time 111 Minutes
Additional Info Widescreen
Movie Details Color; Dolby Surround AC-3 Sound; Surround Sound; Digital Sound; Stereo Sound; Letter Boxed; Widescreen; Widescreen Collection - Sensormatic
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5 stars The Gift... The Talent....Amazing!
This film blew me away! This was the first time I'd ever seen it and I was floored! it was eerily spooky without being campy and the entire film was full of a haunting charm. Although, my favorite actor is Keanu Reeves, who did an excellent job portraying a wife beating adulterer(maybe too good)my congrats go out to Giovanni Ribisi as "Buddy Cole". A truly believeable character who really makes you care for him. Kudos to everyone involved in and with this film! BRAVO!!!! A must-see!
Submitted by Lady Malice (G'ville, SC, USA) Verified Buyer
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5 stars ONE OF MY FAVORITE MOVIES
great suspense movie with twists, leaves you stunned in the end. this movie really never got the attention it deserved.
Submitted by crystal (wmson wv)
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5 stars The Gift
Great 'who done it'. Great acting. A must.
Submitted by enoch1840 (Central PA)
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Region 1
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Anamorphic Widescreen -
1.85
Letterbox -
1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Interviews: Cast & Crew
Music Video: Neko Case & Her Boyfriends - FURNACE ROOM LULLABY
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
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