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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
EMAILPRINTMOVIE: TNT, Saturday 2/7 at 8:00p (120 minutes)
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 13 votes
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Show Info
Genre(s): Drama, History
Created By:
Ben Carson (Book)
Cecil Murphey (Book)
First Air Date: February 7, 2009
Summary
Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Kimberly Elise, Aunjanue Ellis, Gus Hoffman, and Jaishon Fisher
The life of the Presidential Medal of Freedom neurosurgeon and author Ben Carson (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is explored.
Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com
Also On The Web: Official Show Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Orlando SentinelHal Boedeker
It's the perfect movie for a country challenged by its new president to do better.
Read Full Review >Hollywood ReporterRay Richmond
The film is so good that a little immodesty is not only acceptable but understandable.
Read Full Review >Entertainment WeeklyLynette Rice
Kimberly Elise grabs the spotlight as Gooding's illiterate single mom who, through the power of love and turning off the TV, inspires her sons to think yes, they can.
Read Full Review >New York PostMichael Starr
Gifted Hands has its heart in the right place - but it's a heart clogged with hokiness.
Read Full Review >New York Daily NewsDavid Hinckley
His story speaks for itself, and Gooding, in particular, gives it an eloquent voice.
Read Full Review >VarietyBrian Lowry
This is one of those viewing experiences that help remind you--more literally than most--why creating a feel-good TV movie isn't brain surgery.
Read Full Review >Boston GlobeMatthew Gilbert
Gifted Hands is an average movie biography that manages to be inspiring despite its flaws.
Read Full Review >USA TodayRobert Bianco
Reduced by an apparently at-sea Cuba Gooding Jr. to a mix of goofy aw-shucks smiles and dead-eyed solemnity, Carson comes across as the least intriguing person in his own story.
Read Full Review >Washington PostJohn Maynard
It is a treacly, plodding affair stunted by awkward transitions and a syrupy soundtrack.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this show is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Celeste Z. gave it a10:
Excellent movie. I only wish I could buy this and add it to my collection of DVD's. This movie should be mandatory viewing for middle school children and above. Great job by all!!
A A gave it a1:
Boring!!!!!
Araceli J gave it a10:
Mr. Cuba Gooding Jr. portrays a credible role (it's what he does naturally).... We need more movies that inspire, challenge us to think, and help us come to the realization that "someone" is looking out for us ! God bless you Dr. Carson ! God bless you Mr. Gooding Jr ! God bless America !
Paula A gave it a10:
Very moving and inspiring. It's great to see a remarkable person like Ben Carson showcased in a television movie. We need inspiring stories these days. Gooding Jr did a great job as well as the other actors, particularly the mother
