C. Memory Out of ten, I would rate it two for acting, four for direction, five for music, four for plot and eleven for Breslen. Some people are born into wonderful families. Along the way, he meets and befriends a young girl named Emily, played by Abigail Breslin just before Little Miss Sunshine hit the theaters and made her a big star. The message is clear, simple and one that we can all learn frombeliever or not. They branded their own cows with other person's brand. Well,there may be a 1000 reviews on this title about this movie.So, I am gonna stop being a clich' and tell you what this movie exactly did to me. Every time we watch, we are affected in different ways. A pleasant diversion, but not classic in any sense. He thanks her for the help that she and her daughter gave him. Oh, and the butterfly at the end of the movie was a wonderful, special touch! (at around 23 mins) Jason has been talking to Mr. Hamilton when Mr. Hamilton turns away and leaves. The need to be reminded of the purpose of life and the need to find your true role in it was poignantly illustrated. By the end of the film you are rooting for him to make good on his grandfathers hope for him. Jason looks to Miss Hastings to ask where Mr. Hamilton is going. Emily's still a little mad. Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. Putting Jason on track, Abigail Breslin gives a charming performance as Emily Rose,whose sure-footed ways are given a sass by Breslin that keeps Jason on track. She is delightful. The Ultimate Gift was a TERRIBLE film! Disturbingly, all of his descendants seem to be only concerned with what they might inherit from him, and as the wishes in his will are carried out, the family members barely receive anything. Without reading that this was a Fox Faith (didn't know that existed) creation I wouldn't have thought of this as a Christian movie. Jason dream was Emily's home. Also, made you think: what might happen next? My advice to Fox Faith is to get the word out. Rather Jason already has such wealth that he has no problem spending $25,000 a night for a Paris hotel room. The gift of work, The gift of money, The gift of friends, The gift of learning, The gift of problems, The gift of family, The gift of laughter, The gift of dreams, The gift of giving, The gift of gratitude, The gift of a day, and lastly The gift of love. Wait for the DVD if you must. But, this movie had a good story, light romance, intriguing (could NOT necessarily guess what was next). Indeed, Red leaves the rest of his self-absorbed and greedy Stevens family merely money. Garner also views the fortune he made as a trust that carries obligations and he wants Fuller to appreciate that fact as well. Unless you're a Christian and/or of below average intelligence. Don't just see the movie - watch what it's about to do. Jason is finally given money but it's only pay from the work with Gus. Jason, in particular, has a glass at hand quite often. Danielle Steels No Greater Love depicts the story of a family torn apart by the tragic sinking of the Titanic, centralizing on the eldest daughter, Edwina Winfield. This work was first posted on realmoviereview.com. The drug dealers drink hard liquor straight from bottles (and are later shown passed out). Jason begins as a complete cad. All in all a bad movie. I enjoyed reading about this movie in others' comments. Still, given the nature of the movie, you could do worse than The Ultimate Gift. The story line is a little clichl - guy gets estate if he can prove himself - but done is such a way that you don't care. I know, I know, it sounds a little corny and saccharin. The Ultimate Gift Analysis. I have never seen a movie address so many qualities that are essential to living a full and abundant life. Videos Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Abigail Bresslin as the little girl makes you stop and think. When his industrialist grandfather Red Stevens (James Garner) dies, the various family member are disappointed by their inheritance dispersed by Mr. Hamilton (Bill Cobbs) and Miss Hastings (Lee Meriwether). suggesting a diversity update. But not the George C. Scott version - gaggg! This well thought out job requires Jason to awaken daily at 4-5am, for a full month, and spend each day at hard labor digging fence post holes on a vast ranch. The film deals with the subject of religion tangentially, as two characters discuss the idea of an afterlife. The second I walked out of the theater, I felt like I had just been in church for the last hour-and-a-half. Snake. The message of this movie is obvious and there is no attempt at subtlety. The movie/book is about 12 gifts that a man wants his grandson to acquire, the gifts were work, friends, money, family, learning, problems, laughter, giving, gratitude, a day, loving and dreams. Instead, however, Jason must set out on a . She didn't like him, then she some what tolerated him, then she didn't like him again, then the second he comes back from Equador she's hugging him like they were married. Not something he's accustomed to, but he does survive and goes on to other tasks, not necessarily jobs. Red gives him the Ultimate Gift if he follows Red's instructions. Jason smokes cigarettes twice and asks Gus if they can stop at a store for more smokes. Because Red had built the hospital wing where Emily received Actually, you'll probably find yourself wanting to throttle most of the characters in the movie, particularly the condescending, control-freak of a dead man (even from beyond the grave, he instructs Jason on how to live his life via videotapes he recorded before his death) and the two benignly smug partners he's instructed to carry on the business of soul-restoration in his absence. Some of his deliveries are so terrible, they are hilarious. The rest of the movie shows just that, Jason trying to successfully complete his deceased grandfather's list of commands and the consequent changes and relationships that journey brings him. As did Emily's incessant lecturing to Jason vis a vis: This is how your love life is going to be.DO YOU HEAR ME JASON.DO YOU HEAR ME? Why did Emily poison Homers soul. The ultimate gift is a subtly movie that plays with the human sensitivity and leaves you wanting more, I did enjoy this movie more than I expected to. He loses his home, and becomes homeless for a few weeks. James Garner will instead leave his grandson with a list of tasks to perform, each teaching values, before he receives a dime. A wealthy man Red Stevens (James Garner) has amassed a fortune, turning his personal life into a shambles in the process and producing a family of greedy ruthless gluttons - with one exception: one son rebelled and lost his life to dreams despite the aspirations of the father. If you are looking for a good family move, this is it. Red seems to have held out hope for his grandson Jason, however. She's outspoken. If you remember Wayne tells Stefanie Powers that she and her husband to be which turned out to be Patrick Wayne that as his daughter she will get a small well stocked spread, but not the cattle empire that he built. But while Garner was living he spotted something in this young man, some potential which if realized makes him entitled to The Ultimate Gift. Emily and Jason aggress to tell Mr. Hamilton that they are close friends and they expect to continue the friendship forever. Bererti sekiranya lelaki tersebut ingin kembali bersama bekas isterinya dia diwajibkan untuk melamar dan menikah semula dengan bekas isterinya itu. My dream. I am disappointed it did not receive a better advertising/marketing campaign. You want to know the answers to these questions. No nudity. I rented the movie and was told by my wife to have the Kleenex handy. This simple little movie has a magnificent story of discoveries, friendship, family values, redemption and love, supported by awesome performances highlighting the girl Abigail Breslin, whose witty dialogs make the viewer laugh and cry. "The Ultimate Gift" is a movie that shows an arrogant guy doing good actions in order to receive a heiress from his dad (or uncle, I didn't bother). I guess it's easy to blow through life with a couple of key goals and this movie lays the foundation to spread the web to get so much more out of life. James Garner plays Howard 'Red' Stevens, who has died before the film begins. Jason a reckless young man sets in pursuit for the ultimate gift which his late grandfather had promised in his will. If I threw these all in a basket like they use to pick Bingo tiles, the sequence might get jumbled a little, but as the movie played out, it seemed almost like the moments were drawn out just like the Bingo basket. Reds will documents his disapproval of Jasons mom regularly taking new lovers. The movie had something I did enjoy, which is the beautiful scenery it displayed although the plot is quite predictable, as you can guess from the start how some events were going to end, but the scenery and the shots will take you by storm. With the money he later received, he built a foundation for people with cancer and their families to get help. Emily dies the next day in the hospital of her cancer. Although the film could be in danger of being over sentimental and corny I did not find it so, I believe it delivered the messages in a simple and understated way that made them believable. show more content, He experienced it when he realized he couldnt do this by himself. The lawyer reading the will is Reds best The acting is wooden, predictable, forgettable. Back in the city, Jason learns that he's now out of credit. The ever-precocious Emily, meanwhile, exhibits remarkable maturity, often putting her mothers needs above her own. I asked the author of the book about this, and he said it was completely coincidental. When his grandfather (James Garner) dies, Jason expects to receive a hefty inheritance. Brian Dennehy as the ranch owner who teaches Jason his first lesson, Bill Cobbs as the lawyer who was also Reds best friend, and Lee Meriwether as his sympathetic and long suffering assistant all serve as strong mentors to Jason, and their performances are spot-on and a pleasure to watch. Ultimate Gift can be seen as a cheesy film that plays on your emotions, but it is a nice film one many should watch and enjoy. This film is a rewarding treat that everyone should see. Jason and Alexia spend time together in the chapel where a priest is briefly visible kneeling in prayer. Great movie to show kids to teach what matters most in life. D. sawing machine, Which of the following can be affected by alcohol consumption? It's really good. Success Rating:5. Their content is more balanced, with solid story lines exploring each character's mental and spiritual health and wellbeing. Thus, it is refreshing to see in a context if minimal violence. Knowing as I went into the film that it was a "Christian" story, I had placed a lower ceiling on my expectations. laughter and love. Why did the whole town go to Emilys funeral in A Rose for Emily. He experienced love when he fell in love with Emilys mother, Alexia. The meaning of life is to find our gift, and our purpose in life is to give it away. The plot is thin and transparent, the messages are bludgeoning, and delivered with the finesse of a sledgehammer. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. I'm not sure if the director got bored of the Christian genre and suddenly wanted to jump to an action film or what! cheers, I agree with another post that Drew Fuller could have done a better job. Having unworthy children with the exception of a son, who died in a plane crash, Garner decides to put that son's son, also selfish, through a series of tests to show him what life is really all about. It had a very special plot and took me a while to fully understand the meaning the film gave. Orang-orang yang berniat untuk berlibur di Puncak bukannya merasa senang malah merasa stres di jalan. Within that genre, it's not bad. Red dangles a prize before his grandson, saying that if he does as he's told, he'll eventually possess "the ultimate gift." Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question: "What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Jason had a very simple relationship with his impossibly wealthy Grandfather, Howard "Red" Stevens. I have seen a lot of movies with different plots themes and meanings but the The Ultimate Gift film by stood out among the others. I really enjoyed this movie!! Through the gaining of twelve metaphorical gifts (work, money, friends, learning, problems, family, laughter, dreams, giving, gratitude, gift of a day and love) Jason 'sees the light' and changes his ways by the end of the film. Yes, the plot is predictable, and yes, the tenor of the piece borders on soap opera at times, but the end result is an examination of life that is told with enough fine humor and realistic dialog that it works. I love this movie it is in my top 10. What is your purpose? The Ultimate Gift - Movie Analysis by Ashley Dawson. It certainly sends out a true message of hope & love for all of mankind. The film opens at the funeral of Red Stevens an entrepreneur who made a vast fortune in the oil business. If you are looking for high action, great stunts, special effects, and shocking scenes, you might need to watch a different movie. For his reckless and selfish grandson Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller), who hated him, Red assigns twelve apparently simple tasks called "gifts" of work, money, friends, learning, problems, family, laughter, dreams, giving, gratitude, a day and love challenging the playboy Jason to a journey of discoveries. Jason and his grandfather did not get along especially with the lost of his beloved father. I Can't believe this movie got the reviews that it did! Later he realized his dream was building Emily's place. In essence, Jason's quest is the quest of the aspiring knight who must slay his dragon to prove he is a man. I have even encouraged friends to see it. his life. The best scenes of the film involve Abigail Breslin (so dynamic in "Little Miss Sunshine") as a dying girl who is very concerned about leaving her mother alone in the world. To be quite honest, the movie is a failure and a shame. Overall the plot and concept of the movie is sound with Christian principles without evangelizing the view. Bad and boring movie, in conclusion. The friend who recommended this film likes sentimental slop so I should have known better, but after reading quite a few comments here on IMDb, I thought it sounded a cut about "Tuesdays With Morrie". But, Red has planned for his death carefully. It's a movie for young and old alike. I have not read the book, yet I am sure that this is one of the better adaptions of a book to movie. [1], DVD sales were $9.55 million in the first two months following its release. Another lesson at the expense of legalities? It was very inspirational! . I'd happily watch it again. He calls up Bill and asks him to send a jet. If by chance you like this movie, you'd better watch the other two movies I've mentioned at the beginning instead, they are way better than this spiritless movie with cardboard actors. And don't get me started on his trip to Equador. With James Garner Bill Cobbs Lee Meriwether George Lee. The whole movie is touching but the ending really hits home. Laughter every now and again makes a person more relaxed and more open to what other people say like when they tell jokes they may not make sense to you so you ask why to the person that tells it, its also a leisurelier way to understand people more. Emily a little girl with a rare form of cancer. When Red Stevens opened the library, he told the librarians "Books don't do any good when they're? Her mother's name was Alexia, and Jason began to date Alexia, with a little help from Emily of course. Cardinal Pell dies at 81; he kept the faith even amid tribulation, pope says, At funeral, pope remembers Benedicts wisdom, tenderness, devotion, Thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict in St. Peters Basilica. Just dull. After watching this film I decided to look it up on IMDb to read the reviews. Consequently, some may find the plot contrived or even hackneyed. By hard work and struggling to make money on the streets, Jason learned the gift of labor. I also learned that you are rewarded for being charitable. Brian Wright Copyright 2008. His girlfriend Caitlin (Mircea Monroe) abandons him. What a shock young Fuller gets when he gets the first in a series of tapes where Garner charges him with performing a set of tasks to see if he's ready for The Ultimate Gift being it a fortune or whatever else is in store for him. People who have had every advantage and somehow the spoiled rich kid turns his moral compass around. In conclusion DO NOT WATCH THIS EXPECTING A GOOD MOVIE. It tries to be more epic than it probably should be, while leaving the viewer with a mixture of emotions. Inside the box is a DVD with a special message from his grandfather who has set up a series of 12 gifts for him, leading up to the ultimate gift. Something the entire family can watch without stressing out over vulgar additions that normally ruin a film in the first place. The characters in The Ultimate Gift are at times stereotypicalgruff but loving grandfather, cranky lawyer, misguided youthbut strong performances make them enjoyable and realistic. He goes to Houston, and then to a ranch owned by Red's friend, Bill, who puts him to work digging, and string, fence posts. Is it obvious that this movie has faith-based messages? It's an inspirational film, based on an inspirational book by Jim Stovall. At first seems like a little kitsch but it evolved and turns to be an open up awareness movie about the suffering which families who have to go through loss of young loved ones to cancer or other ills. Other tests await when Jason returnseach designed by his grandfather to teach the value of work, money, family, friendship and gratitude, among other things. There was nothing about this film that I would recommend to the average person who doesn't fit into one of those categories. So it is forgivable that the romance was rushed without enough together time to really have great chemistry. Jason tries his best to help Emily have a great life while it lasts whilst Emily also encourages a romance between Jason and her mother. True, he doesn't see it through, but even so I felt so let down by Jason's behaviour at that point that this movie ultimately comes across as mediocre. The acting can be sketchy. 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