The Gift
User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27

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  1. armandos.
    Feb 10, 2005
    8
    I liked this movie, even though i do not believe in precognition. Blanchett was wonderful and Reeves even gives a good performance-whoa-what a suprise-he should just play bad guys the rest of his career! Well directed by Raimi.
  2. BrianC.
    Apr 23, 2004
    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.
  3. BrianC.
    Apr 23, 2004
    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.
  4. MaryZ.
    Feb 9, 2001
    9
    Blanchett deserves an oscar nod for her performance in this hair raising thriller.
  5. CTN1
    Apr 17, 2001
    10
    The only reason I liked this movie was it had a nice shot at Katie Holme's ....s. Good Casting.
  6. Conny
    Sep 23, 2001
    10
    Cate Blanchett's performance is so amazing!!
  7. AndrewM.
    Apr 4, 2004
    6
    This film was...ok. I don't really know how to describe it. Yes, Blanchett was superb, but then she always is. Keanu Reeves was believable (and loathsome) and Katie Holmes was very good (and very sexy!) But the whole story just wasn't much fun to watch and didn't resonate any feelings. It was predictable in parts and inevitable in others. Overall, I'd say a fairly well made film but, one scene aside (thanks KH), a pretty forgettable one.… Expand
  8. M.Hunt
    Jan 25, 2001
    7
    This mediocre TV Movie-esque film was saved by its stellar cast, and the refreshing style of the film-maker. The story stays with you long after the credits roll.
  9. EricaB.
    Jan 25, 2001
    9
    If this movie is a prelude to what 2001 is going to be like at the box office then viewers are in for one helluva year.
  10. RyanM.
    Jul 24, 2001
    5
    I was anticipating this movie for a while, hoping it would have a twist at the end that makes it's originality. But though it was original it never possesed any real color or interest, making it hard to like.
  11. PatC.
    Jan 7, 2004
    8
    Blanchett has a way of driving a plot in a way one can't recall seeing before.
  12. JeremyW.
    Sep 4, 2006
    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.
  13. KatieK.
    Aug 16, 2001
    10
    Sam Raimi is amazing. Spooky southern setting, an amazing cast...Wonderful!

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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. TNT RoughCut
    Reviewed by: Andy Klein
    40
    In terms of cleverly hidden exposition, this ain't "The Sixth Sense."
  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    50
    Outside of a strong (and largely misused) cast and an abundance of moody atmosphere, there's precious little to recommend this exploitative mess.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Jay Carr
    75
    A solidly crafted, suspensefully written, powerfully acted little juggernaut.
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