The Gift (DVD, 2001, Widescreen Collection - Sensormatic)

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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.

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UPC0097363289548
eBay Product ID (ePID)3356498

Product Key Features

ActorGreg Kinnear, Cate Blanchett, Katie Holmes, Keanu Reeves, Giovanni Ribisi, Hilary Swank
RatingR
EditionWidescreen Collection-Sensormatic
DirectorSam Raimi
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreHorror, Horror/Suspense

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatWidescreen Collection-Sensormatic
Signal StandardDvd
Leading RoleGreg Kinnear, Katie Holmes, Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, Giovanni Ribisi, Hilary Swank
Release Date20010717
Film CountryUSA

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  • GREAT CAST - Excellent acting and highly enjoyable mystery.

    This is not the typical commercial, huge, must-see, blockbuster, action-packed type of film. It's a terrific who-done-it mystery. The acting is excellent. I bought this film for my mother because I own an online psychic company called Tarotti and she work with me. We too have "The Gift" and we too face some of the same difficulties as the protagonist of this film. This film is very true-to-life and Keanu Reeves plays a very different type of character than his normal roles which was a great deal of fun to see. Enjoy.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • THE GIFT

    Very good movie. First seen it on TV. Thought I would buy the DVD. It is an older movie, still you won't be dissapointed watching it. I would call it an all star cast, including Keanu Reeves and Cate Blanchett, just to name a few. Leave it to the one the town folk called "witch" and other names to solve the murder.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Didn't like this movie!

    I didn't like this movie at all! It wasn't the sellers fault, the story line just wasn't engaging. Not entertaining. Although there were a lot of good actors, but the movie still wasn't very good!!!

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  • Very good movie

    This movie takes you on a multi-faceted ride with character flashbacks and several different "social issues" going on with different characters. You have to pay attention or you'll miss the clues..I really enjoyed this movie and even broke out a tissue at the end.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • eerie

    anything that cate blanchet does is going to be good. she right there with meril streep for talent. The whole movie was well acted and with good cast and a surprise ending...i loved it

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  • VERY NICE

    I haven't had a chance to view the DVDs yet, but they came quickly and look excellent.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • A great movie with great actors! The Gift is a gift.

    Blanchett, Ribisi and Reeves giving some of their best performances...what's not to like?

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  • Lightweight

    Love the actors in this movie one of my favorite movies!!!

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  • Great Cate Blanchett movie

    Love this movie. I watched it every time it was on. So I bought this one for myself.

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  • Sunshine

    The Gift is a great, great movie. Big fan of Cate Blanchete. Thank you.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned