This is the movie that would remind you two movies with similar dramatic situation: The Million Pound Note (1954) and Trading Places (1983). The characters of his mother and his girlfriend named Caitlin are also equally convincing as "uppercrust divas"! Jason discovers by accident that Emily is suffering leukemia, and sees this family as a chance to develop a strong bond. Ground rules for the gift are. Jason looks right of Hamilton, but Miss Hastings is left of Hamilton, meaning Jason has asked his question to an empty chair and a blank wall. Unable to stop the high life from being taken away from him, Drew Fuller gives a great performance as Jason,thanks to Fuller clearly enjoying himself in Jason's sulk,which Fuller chips away to reveal something wonderfully sincere,as Jason unwraps the ultimate gift. I really enjoyed this movie!! There are not too many millionaires because people are not willing to change their lifestyles to accumulate, the things beyond his surrounding. Red's attorney and friend, Mr. Hamilton, and his secretary, Miss Hastings, attempt to guide Jason along the path his grandfather wishes him to travel. There are a number of scenes in the movie just like that or worse. After seeing the bad ratings it got, it took me more than 6 years to see this movie but after seeing it I wonder why I waited so long. This isn't a movie I would have chosen for myself. Why I Read this Book: This book concisely sums up what creates a fulfilled and meaningful life. Gone in the bat of an eye are all his cars, property, money etc. Ini mengakibatkan kekurangan keluaran bijirin ruji lebih daripada 1 juta tan daripada apa yang negara perlu memenuhi diterima di peringkat antarabangsa keperluan. The acting is very mediocre. Other than that, it was a great Sunday afternoon film! The acting is good from everyone although Breslin is annoying as a kid wise beyond her years. At first I was like ugh this is going to be a boring movie but after the first ten minutes i was in to it and i was amazed on how good the actors did and how good they expressed their emotions. No close up shots of him sweating. One of the gems I watched over all these years. An example of how the movie missed on depth and emotion was the early scene with Jason Stevens setting fence posts. One of the conditions of Red's will was that Jason find one true friend before Thanksgiving. "[10] Joe Leydon of Variety magazine was favorably impressed and noted that "discussions of faith and God are fleeting, almost subliminal without stinting on the celebration of wholesome family values. [citation needed] Two sequels, The Ultimate Life and The Ultimate Legacy, were released in 2013 and 2015 respectively.[3][4]. Having Jason kidnapped and almost killed didn't really fit in with the overall story, and the extreme rudeness of the family at Thanksgiving was overdone, so I would give a few demerits for this. They do a fine job of avoiding the pitfalls that could make them sappy. Education is a lifelong journey whose destination expands as you travel The gift of problems. Probably the most emotional character (and funny as well) was Emily and she did an amazing job all throughout. Its not news that incivility is on the rise, but what do we do about it? A farmer has 19 sheep All but 7 die How many are left? While imprisoned by Ecuadorian drug lords, Jasons local guide (in an adjacent cell) communicates scraps of wisdom such as, Neither love nor hate thy life. Later I found out that he was just being polite. But beware, you might want to have the Kleenex handy. It certainly sends out a true message of hope & love for all of mankind. I don't read much, but the book that inspired this piece of true art is going to my shelf soon after i eat all the pages.I Recommend for you to see this movie in the company of your family. The story line is strong and interesting but is only a vehicle teach the important qualities that will improve anyone who implements them. Perhaps they were trying to "kill" the movie in its first week due to low sales by purposely keeping it off the marquee. I plan on taking everyone I know to see this when it comes out in March. Sitting in the hospital chapel in front of a statue of Jesus with outstretched arms, she asks Jason, I wonder if He takes advance orders for my place. [Jason finds Emily in a hospital church, sitting before a statue of Jesus with welcoming arms raised]. We learn quite quickly that Red Stevens (James Garner) is about to die and is video taping his instructions, but we don't know for whom. Out of ten, I would rate it two for acting, four for direction, five for music, four for plot and eleven for Breslen. No anger, no sense of accomplishment both in the fence post work but also in the lesson he was learning. (Younger kids will probably be bored). This is an engaging and highly watchable film. And I'm just finishing it. This movie is one of the most powerful and moving films I have ever seen. The story is one we've seen beforeif you've seen the previews you could likely predict the outcome of this movie. I am not a Christian, but I saw this with my mom who happens to be a Christian and both of us greatly enjoyed it. However, the rest of the film plays out almost as if it were computer-generated. I watched this movie with my 80 year old mother who LOVED it and is far less critical than I but I have ONE QUESTION as I write this.. Emily was at Reds FUNERAL.. First it is - certainly - completely ridiculous, how he managed to escape; I have never been in the hand of South-American-Bandits, but I cant believe, that it is that easy to leave their cells. Still, he inherits billions. Here is a video from the movie the ultimate gift. The Ultimate Gift - Movie Analysis by Ashley Dawson. A tells Emily that if she doesn't get Zoey's number, she will tell everyone that Emily is taking steroids. Buy the DVD once it's out. An important thing to keep in mind, though, is that these Fox Faith films are thankfully not "preachy." Jason felt a lot of pain when she passed because that was his best friend, his real friend. Without ever watching it, you might not know how good it is. Emily's a young girl with terminal cancer. Indeed, Red leaves the rest of his self-absorbed and greedy Stevens family merely money. 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. Kudos to Abigail Breslin who might have been the most interesting of the actors. Accuses Texas Financial Firm of $8 Billion Fraud", "U.S. charges Stanford with massive Ponzi scheme", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Ultimate_Gift&oldid=1114678744, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2021, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2015, Articles lacking reliable references from April 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 7 October 2022, at 18:30. The first gift, the gift of work, will set the tone. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. The Ultimate Gift is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael O. Sajbel from a screenplay written by Cheryl McKay, which is based on the best selling novel by Jim Stovall, who cameos in the film. He and a local are held for an indeterminate amount of time. This is all going in accordance to his grandfathers wishes as part of his test. The cinematography was severely lacking. Jason, by the way, is the ultimate rich-kid, lazy, shallow brat. [1][2], The film's DVD sales were quite high in relation to its theatrical receipts and it continues to be a success in DVD sales and on television. He was taught at an early age to think about others and to care for the needs of those around him. He thanks her for the help that she and her daughter gave him. At this point, it's safe to say that "The Ultimate Gift" is among the best in Christian films on the market today. This work was first posted on realmoviereview.com. Then Ali Hillis, who played the role Alexia, was another not quite good casting job, because she just looked a bit too old for that Jason, and there's no chemistry at all between her role and the Jason role, their acting together looked not just forced but estranged, you didn't feel anything ever between these two persons. Jasons first task? James Garner, multi-billionaire has just died and in the tradition of today has left a living will. It's fitting to contrast cinematic dramas such as these with what I decried in so much modern fare with my previous review of Dark Knight. But, as with all fables, it is the struggle that matters, not the circumstance, and what this movie shows is the very real struggle of all young men to find meaning in and a purpose for their lives. The acting can be sketchy. I know the owner of the publishing company and therefore have read this book many times and have recommended it to countless people. Also, The performances are wonderful and I love the structure and presentation. I f u haven't seen this movie I think you should because you won't be disappointed in any way. The Ultimate Gift (2006) was directed by Michael O. Sajbel. Obviously, he has lots of lessons to learn. COVID-19 Grief Guide; Mourner's Bill of Rights; Grieving Alone and Together Booklet; Atravesar el Duelo . However, what really "spoiled" the movie (and almost made me give it a 1 or 2) was that Jason comes close to making up with his ex-girlfriend near the end! But pieces didn't seem to me to run together smoothly. When Jason and Alexia go to Thanksgiving at the Stevens' mansion, Emily's left behind. We are to believe Jason buys into this when he could be savoring that $25,000/night Paris hotel suite. But this is a movie site, not a political site so the bottom line is that this movie was BAD! This was a fresh, new story with no clichs and a story to remember and be motivated from for years. Many reviewers suggested this was a Christian movie. He realized it was another drive to what he was doing. We see the tops of her shoulders in bra straps as she waits for him, but he doesnt take the bait. I also learned that you are rewarded for being charitable. The film shows one young mans journey to this realization, and, along the way, it challenges the audience to recognize that each of us has that ultimate gift available to us. Her character may be brash but she really makes sense. At best I see this movie as a made-for-TV Hallmark film. Fourth is the Gift of Family and he has to spend Thanksgiving with his family. It stars Drew Fuller, Ali Hillis, Bill Cobbs, Abigail Breslin, Brian Dennehy, and James Garner in his final live action film appearance. There is an inheritance, in fact, but it comes with a condition: Jason must complete 12 separate assignments within a year in order to get it. Jason Stevens hasn't worked a day in his life and just expects to have life fed to him a a silver platter. (If your guess is that Jason will still be a rotten, spoiled, arrogant person at the end of the movie, maybe this review won't be useful to you.) Jason and Alexias growing love never moves beyond a couple of kisses. Who cares? On top of that, his loving, warm parenting has resulted in children who are - gasp! "The only honest way to earn a living is manual labor." In What You Pawn, You Will Redeem, I have found three literary, events that may be an influence on Jasons behavior and adaptation to his home life, home life. I love this movie it is in my top 10. Second is the Gift of Friendship and they take away everything from him. Samara's other friend catches Emily giving Zoey her number and then later tells Samara . The message of this film with its intertwining of money and religion is pretty warped. So it is forgivable that the romance was rushed without enough together time to really have great chemistry. Jason Stevens, the spoiled grandson of Texas oil baron Red Stevens, shows up late for Red's funeral and makes a scene. The film is well-meaning but does occasionally become a little predictable. The meaning of life is to find our gift, and our purpose in life is to give it away. There's also a site www.onceuponafamily.com that has a great program to further reinforce The Ultimate Gift and really 'brings the movie to life' with a program of projects (activities) that help you and your family discover all of the gifts and live them on an ongoing basis As a sidebar, they have a cool kit not associated with the movie called 'Dates with Dad' that looks like a great tool to assist in building a relationship with my girls. The acting is good, but the cast itself really makes this movie special. Whether you buy The Ultimate Gift movie on DVD, VHS, or in blue ray form for under 10.00 USD$, it is a rare gem for parents or relatives who want to protect their legacy of hard work, wealth, and teach moral ethics to their present and future descendants. 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. I, on the other hand, found this film's plot to be too contrived and irksome. It was the opening scene.. inhanced by a PINK UMBRELLA in a sea of black ones.. cmon.. help me out here. When we can learn from our own problems we begin to deal with life. Caitlin also wears a very short skirt. There was a lot of sentiment and some tears. I have never seen a movie address so many qualities that are essential to living a full and abundant life. ), just stay through the credits. What is the meaning of The Shield of Zeta Phi Beta sorority Incorporated? An excellent film dealing with James Garner, as a billionaire who has died, controlling his money from the grave. I should have figured that the small number (70) of IMDb votes were from a select crowd of early movie viewers with a bias towards this kind of film. The first words from my wife were - "one of the best movie we've seen".This was an amazing, life changing movie with values. (at around 23 mins) Jason has been talking to Mr. Hamilton when Mr. Hamilton turns away and leaves. This movie was exceptional. As Jason's life begins to embark on an uncharted journey, he eventually sees how money plays an important role in life. I know it's real life that kids will die but she was such an important character that I felt as if she was the lead story, and the director killed the lead. C. shaper Imagine the poor and unsuspecting Liberal who rents this one from Netflix hoping for a wise-Alec comedy, finding instead not just a movie firmly entrenched in traditional American values (including God!) I asked the author of the book about this, and he said it was completely coincidental. This is the ultimate movie. This is a movie that I would recommend to anyone, but especially families. Many avoid cinema because they have been disappointed so many times. This movie had everyone laughing and most people even crying (yeah, i don't cry and it got a tear or two). Her death drew my attention away from the movie. In the end, Jason gave so much, and in return, did receive the ultimate gift. 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. The second I walked out of the theater, I felt like I had just been in church for the last hour-and-a-half. [1] So many movies, especially in theaters appealing to the young, are full of so much special-effects clatter they leave no room for human beings and a story worth telling. I think if it was released today, there might be a much better reception. There's a few inconsistent leaps that do not make sense. I regularly attend the $5-a-sermon Church of AMC, much to my wife's and kid's consternation. But second: He is shown as a VERY good guy, coming back to rescue his collegue. So that plot-line was very thin. Their stories sometimes feel clunky and self-serving. 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. Something the entire family can watch without stressing out over vulgar additions that normally ruin a film in the first place. One more thing - this film may not last long on the big screen. After the family patriarch named Howard "Red" Stevens dies, the Stevens family are convened together by Mr. Hamilton, who is his lawyer, and his secretary named Mrs. Hastings. I long for a good solid movie of this genre that is a 10. 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. It's a Christmas movie. I am a Christian and while the movie had "nice" themes, "nice" people, "nice" scenes, there were only the thinnest mentions of church within, and I don't think the name Jesus was spoken once. Who love each other, that love me. Then I saw that Abigail Breslin was in it and I thought "Well I definitely have to see it now!" If you are looking for high action, great stunts, special effects, and shocking scenes, you might need to watch a different movie. When his grandfather, the one supplying him with all his money, pasts away, and leaves him no inheritance but a set of tasks to do in order to get a gift in the end, he finds himself lost. Pin Oleh Elyana Di 2003 Kutipan Terbaik Motivasi Kata Kata Kemacetan itu baru terurai pada Senin 2822022 dini hari. The plots revolved around discoveries in people's lives we can easily relate to, leading us to reflect on what values we hold dear. It is due to this that many of the characters' decisions seem hard to believe or simply absurd. I honestly did not expect much from this film but walked away impressed; continually thinking of the events and the character revelations throughout the film. To be quite honest, the movie is a failure and a shame. There are millions suffering without hundreds of millions, trust funds or billions that will be handed over to them when they complete a few jumps through some hoops. Was he ever in for a big surprise. The acting is wooden, predictable, forgettable. I am so glad I did! All throughout the movie Jason helps Emily to have a great life while it lasts. 162 Pages. They are gifts of opportunity to allow Jason to become a decent human being. The scene simply showed him doing the job. Syrupy drama has mature themes, cursing, violence. I wanted this to be a good movie, but it wasn't to my taste. Jason escapes and makes it home. You know, up there. Her impending death has apparently yielded a relationship with God, and shes thinking about heaven. In the end, he receives the inheritance but he has learned his lesson and some humility. When he gets it back, she kisses him, goes into the bedroom and commands him to follow in a few minutes. He's left a flock of relatives, most of them a gang of sponges who've never worked a day in their lives. laughter and love. Why did Emily poison Homers soul. There are some flaws, which is why I'm not giving it a perfect score. Ridiculous plot + horrendous acting equals an un-watchable movie. Twelve tasks, which Red calls "gifts," each challenging Jason in an improbable way, the accumulation of which would change him forever. As Jason, Drew Fuller is able to hold his own in this company of old pros. Upon landing in Texas his hopes are more than dashed. That sets the stage for a brief reference to consideringand rejectingthe idea of abortion (Emily is the best decision I ever made). Instead, he let her to into his bedroom and wait naked while he went for a walk. I missed The Ultimate Gift in theaters and want to know when it is coming out in DVD. At Reds funeral, a pastor alludes to the old mans faith when he quotes Psalm 116:15: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Another funeral quote from British writer Malcolm Muggeridge applies to Jasons journey: Every happening, great or small, is a parable by which God speaks to us. What my husband and I enjoyed about the movie is the growth of a spoiled rich kid, in his twenties who grows up and eventually becomes a man of integrity. We love movies. My wife and I enjoyed this movie very much. This movie has all the aspects of a great film; sure it's no Godfather, but its still and incredible flick. Potentially a 10+ movie, The film opens at the funeral of Red Stevens an entrepreneur who made a vast fortune in the oil business. The angles and pans failed to inspire me as they should. Judging him will be attorney Bill Cobbs, but any number of other people in Garner's life will be involved. Her dialog was too mature and too adult-like, totally unnatural to play as an underage sick kid. The film has a rather beautiful idea: a man tries hard to get his grandfather's money yet at the end realizes that money isn't what matters in life. In essence, Jason's quest is the quest of the aspiring knight who must slay his dragon to prove he is a man. Oh it's certainly nice to watch a movie that isn't full of swearing, drinking alcohol, taking drugs, or having sex without knowing the partners name. I found it ironic that I saw this film at a sponsored preview hosted by a group of wealthy stockbrokers. A plan to instill maturity, family values and a large dose of moral clarity. This may be why she kept their bodies around after they died to preserve the environment she had grown accustomed to and alleviate her loneliness. Jason's old life had no purpose, but from gaining these new gifts, he helped others and learned to care. Honestly, this is OK a lot of people thought it was wonderful, awesome, amazing; but realistically it is just above made for TV. Your privacy is important to us. There are billions of reasons to stay tuned for: Ultimate Gift 2: Jason & the Lure of the Green Poultice. Forget the Kleenex and pass out the insulin-filled syringes instead. Videos Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Why does Red choose Jason and not the many other numerous children and grandchildren? There isn't a medical center or even a notable charity sponsored by the firm, but they sure liked to believe that they were nice people. For his grandchild, Jason (Drew Fuller) , Red has special and unknown plans. What is the "ultimate gift" his grandfather teaches him? At the beginning of the movie he didnt have a dream and now over the time taken to fulfill his gifts he found his dream; his dream was to build a place to assist sick children and their parent or parents that cannot afford medical attention for their children. He learned about the gift of responsibility by inheriting the large amount of money. Following a lazy start at his ranch job, Jason does good work. These episodes, though predictable, are very sweet and ultimately heartwarming. Besides the religious aspect, there was the extreme heavy-handedness. My dream was a perfect day. The acting was also mediocre at best (particularly Drew Fuller's, who is quite probably the blandest male lead I've ever seen). The works that have been chosen for this project are Maxine Shores the Captive Princess and Danielle Steels, No Greater Love. A postscript: Leary of something that you think might be more infomercial than movie? We are not talking about a run of the mill grandson. 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. Which of us has never attended a birthday party for a 4 year old where misguided aunts, uncles and parents lavish toy upon toy on a child, reaching the child the worst values, receive a toy now, another of greater value in 5 minutes, put aside the first one now. Jason smokes cigarettes twice and asks Gus if they can stop at a store for more smokes. Snappy lines, stellar performances, Capra classic. The story teaches a lesson all by itself. 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. cheers, There was nothing about this film that I would recommend to the average person who doesn't fit into one of those categories. On his return after completing the first task, everything he values is suddenly taken away from him his luxury apartment, his restored muscle car, and all his money and he is left homeless. A very unlikable young man is awakened by his boss using a cattle prod, left without resources to fend for himself on the streets, and is captured, beaten, and threatened with death by drunken drug dealers. Drew Fuller, who played the Jason Stevens character, was actually raised in a wealthy Orange County town located in California so he convincingly exudes the true spirit of a wealthy and privileged twenty-something single man. What I didn't like, though, was the direction. The child actor in this movie has strange emotional shifts. 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. Jason begins as a complete cad. I had two problems with the film: The first was that the relationship between the lead character and the little girl's mom was not developed fully. And just in case you somehow managed to miss the message that they have been pounding into your skull for nigh unto two full hours at this point, the filmmakers thoughtfully provide a recap of each of Jason's "gifts" as part of the closing credits. God, and sees this family as a billionaire who has died, controlling his money the! Money from the movie he let her to into his bedroom and wait naked he! I know the owner of the theater, I felt like I had been... 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