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62 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Joe Morgenstern
    90
    When movie lovers are looking back on the best of 2001, they will still be marveling at the beauty, intelligence and seemingly effortless mastery of Ms. Blanchett's performance.
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  2. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    60
    Were it not for these performances (Blanchett, Ribisi, Swank, Reeves), The Gift would be fairly negligible.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Curt Fields
    30
    So chock-full of stereotypes as to be a filmic Southern Country Safari.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. JeremyW.
    8
    I found the story captivating, once it began rolling, although the Southern depravity was an appalling, if true-life-life, vehicle that at once repelled, and yet attracted sympathy. Giovanni Ribisi was my favorite character in the film. The plot was a little thin, but the cast really made this film.… Expand
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  2. BrianC.
    7
    The movie wasn't too bad, it was better than it was worse. I think we all know that the best part was seeing Katie Holmes naked. It was about time, thank you to Raimi.… Expand
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