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Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: April 7, 2017 | PG-13
Summary: Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) – in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plansFrank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) – in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary.… Expand
Director: Marc Webb
Genre(s): Drama
Gifted isn't the best or most sophisticated or most original film of the year so far — but it just might be my favorite. Read full review
Director Marc Webb brings the same kind of deft craftmanship for drama and low-key humor that he exhibited in "500 Days of Summer" and the result is emotionally true and dramatically solid. Read full review
Emily Yoshida
Outside of its open and shameless heartstring tugging, Gifted at least sets up a compelling, multisided moral dilemma. Read full review
Gifted wants to be an "honest" tearjerker, but it's as plotted out as an equation on a blackboard. It's the undergirding of formula that roots the movie in the commercial marketplace, but that may ultimately limit its appeal. Read full review
Ellie Walker-Arnott
The question at the movie's heart is: What is best for Mary? The answer Gifted chooses is predictable, but that doesn't stop the movie from messing with your tear ducts. Read full review
The Playlist Will Ashton
Gifted means well, but it's nonetheless a formulaic movie, missing the wit and charm needed to make this kind of picture add up to something truly special. Read full review
Keith Watson
The grace notes are crowded out by the screenplay's plot machinations and emotional manipulations. Read full review
Gifted is a drama packed and emotional movie. It's really good in so many ways. The performances of Mckenna Grace, Chris Evans, and Octavia Spencer is outstanding. And whoever is reading this, you should watch Gifted. You won't regret it.
HollywoodBones
It's the kind of movie we need with all the negativity in the media. A story about unconventional family. What is normal anyways? The moments we spend with the people we love are all we have in the end.
You get so invested in the characters that you don't tend to over analyze other aspectsIt's the kind of movie we need with all the negativity in the media. A story about unconventional family. What is normal anyways? The moments we spend with the people we love are all we have in the end.
You get so invested in the characters that you don't tend to over analyze other aspects of the plot.
To each his own, but my assumption is if you don't or didn't like this movie you may be quite cynical.… Expand
marlboro01
What an amazing movie. This movie touched my heart in so many ways. The performances of Chris Evans, Octavia Spencer and Mckenna Grace are outstanding. Go and see this movie. You won't be disappointed
Brent_Marchant
Despite some moments of predictability and a handful of underdeveloped elements, this delightful, crowd-pleasing family saga otherwise delivers the goods when it comes to hearty laughs and earned heartfelt reactions. The generally crisp, insightful script, coupled with terrific performancesDespite some moments of predictability and a handful of underdeveloped elements, this delightful, crowd-pleasing family saga otherwise delivers the goods when it comes to hearty laughs and earned heartfelt reactions. The generally crisp, insightful script, coupled with terrific performances by a great cast, make for a winning combination that readily satisfies. Easily one of the better offerings in an otherwise-disappointing 2017 movie season thus far.… Expand
americaneagleF
A Beautiful movie sure to keep you on the edge of your seat,
A movie of accepting responsibility, Love, and keeping a Loved one's request, which clashes with another relatives desires to achieve success and Fame.
annbd
Because of the poor script and dialogues, 'Gifted' fails to be deep and captivating movie, but for sure there is a potential in it - more backstory, memories and so on. But I think 'Gifted' successfully provide the message, that most of the time the true and right way to deal with oneBecause of the poor script and dialogues, 'Gifted' fails to be deep and captivating movie, but for sure there is a potential in it - more backstory, memories and so on. But I think 'Gifted' successfully provide the message, that most of the time the true and right way to deal with one complicated situation is located somewhere in the middle of more points of view. Actors/acting, cinematography and runtime were decent.… Expand
shammyshoo
I LOVE Chris Evans and Jenny Slate, and was excited to watch this. It was one of the WORST movies I've seen in a long time. It was just on the edge of being so bad it's funny. The dialogue was incredibly awkward, and the music was sooooo terrible it stood out.
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Gifted: Principal
Gifted: Chris Evans & McKenna Grace On Why They Wanted To Join This Film
Gifted: Octavia Spencer On Why 'Mary' Is Special
Gifted: No More Math
Gifted: Jenny Slate On What Drew Her To The Role
Gifted: Story (Featurette)
Gifted: Love Your Pet Day
Gifted: Kitchen
Gifted: Special Breakfast
Gifted: Sunset
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Gifted: Chris Evans & McKenna Grace On The Importance of Family (International)
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Gifted: Chris Evans & McKenna Grace on Chris funniest memories of the shoot...
Gifted: Chris Evans & McKenna Grace on their Shared Activities (International)
Gifted: Marc's Method (Featurette)
Gifted: Inside The Equation (Featurette)
Gifted: Get That Child
Gifted: Inappropriate
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Gifted: An Accomplished Cast (Featurette)
Gifted: Chris Evans & McKenna Grace on the Film (International)