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The Gift

The Gift

2015
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 48m
A young married couple's lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the husband's past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years. (imdb)

Directed by:

Joel Edgerton

Screenwriter:

Joel Edgerton

Starring:

Susan May Pratt, Joel Edgerton, Busy Philipps, Jason Bateman, Wendell Pierce, David Denman, Katie Aselton, Rebecca Hall, Nash Edgerton, Tim Griffin, Allison Tolman, Adam Lazarre-White

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery

Countries:

Australia, USA

Language:

English
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The Gift

2015
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 48m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 14 Aug 2015
65
42nd
Amazing scene where the dog comes back home and Jason Bateman looks at that dog and goes "I know it's him" , and my idiot brain read it as GORDO being the dog and the camera lingers on the dog for a really long time and I started HOOTIN AND HOLLERIN' and I'm not allowed back at Landmark Cinema. Painfully predictable, more like: The Grift.
Rated 14 Aug 2015
kojilessKojiless
Rated 22 Nov 2015
68
72nd
Places an interesting twist on the whole 'guy gets revenge on those who bullied him as a kid' theme. Normally, viewers will side with the person getting the revenge because it was the extreme actions of the bullies that drove him to do those things. However, what happens when the formerly bullied party starts using the bully's family as an instrument in that revenge? Can we still sympathize with bullied party now? I don't know. I should probably stick to watching Van Damme movies anyway.
Rated 22 Nov 2015
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 10 Apr 2019
70
48th
On first viewing this pissed me off It's actually pretty boring The weird creepy guy turns out to be a grown up nerd Add in a overly neurotic wife and Jason Bateman well he's just an A-hole bully But that ending the more I thought about it what a perfect revenge
Rated 10 Apr 2019
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 09 Jun 2018
73
44th
Starts off as an extremely bland thriller, but if you're willing to sit through the first hour of crap, the payoff is satisfying enough. I wouldn't say it's worth it, but it's better than nothing.
Rated 09 Jun 2018
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 23 Nov 2015
87
53rd
Pretty good movie. The Gift offers up good performances from Bateman, Hall, and Joel Edgerton proves to be a worthy film making, serving up some sharp direction, good writing, and a solid performance. The idea has perhaps been used before, but it's not usually done this well. Worth a sitting if you're up for something short and mysterious, with good acting.
Rated 23 Nov 2015
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 06 Aug 2015
80
89th
The Gift is a shockingly good movie. Its poster has Joel Edgerton holding a present for the audience, and that's really what it feels like while watching it. He's given us something wonderful, and something that needs to be unwrapped before discovering how great it really is. You don't get smart, subversive, intense, and thematically strong thrillers every day, but we've been given one with The Gift. Appreciate the good films.
Rated 06 Aug 2015
kasperlKasperL
Rated 15 Aug 2016
70
65th
I sort of miss formulaic thrillers. Except this one's a little different. It's rather predictable nevertheless, but I enjoyed the execution and the acting.
Rated 15 Aug 2016
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 09 Feb 2016
3
36th
a female audience surrogate suffers due to a power game between bullying alpha conservative hubby (a role bateman was born to play) and his conniving, self-pitying, vengeance-seeking victim, each pursuing their own symbolically ideological ends with no regard for the collateral damage. toxic stuff, but not without purpose, demonstrating that in a world governed by entitled, exploitative males who spread 'poisonous ideas' 'because they can', you're gonna get fucked whoever wins.
Rated 09 Feb 2016
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 03 Jan 2016
71
54th
A few tweaks and this could be great. Instead it's inconsistent and just pretty good leaving you to wonder if the revenge porn was more worth giving us emotional impact.
Rated 03 Jan 2016
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 22 Nov 2015
68
79th
The Gift works so well due perfect pacing and effective direction in establishing an impressively creepy tone throughout. Hall, Bateman and Edgerton do a great job of drawing in the audience as all sense of harmony is eroded, and a messy trail of fear, anger and doubt is unravelled with the plot. Without a happy ending, the film leaves you wondering...and in one train of thought, what would you do in any of the characters' shoes.
Rated 22 Nov 2015
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 02 Sep 2015
3
38th
I really dig these sort of "adult contemporary" thrillers. Not above a cheap jump scare or too, but mostly makes great use of the lingering horror of unwanted attention from an outsider. I've always liked Edgerton as an actor, and he proves equally capable behind the camera. This would make a great double-feature with Juno, starring Jason Bateman as a terrible husband and to-be father. Also, THE BUNK!
Rated 02 Sep 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 19 Aug 2015
69
84th
A twist-ending thriller that actually works. Sets up as a garden variety stalker-murderer movie, only to subvert expectations by making Bateman the clear bad guy (as usual, he's very gifted at playing an asshole masquerading as an average Joe). The ending is brutal and great.
Rated 19 Aug 2015
dougiedDougieD
Rated 09 Aug 2015
85
68th
A throwback to 90s psychological thrillers that had me on the edge of my seat. Perfect casting with Rebecca Hall, Jason Bateman and Joel Edgerton. Speaking of Edgerton, he does a great job writing and directing, in addition to his acting role. He keeps the film rolling slowly but surely with its reveals subverting expectations around every corner. The film, and its fun surprises, are as much a gift as the one in the actual plot.
Rated 09 Aug 2015
kem1kem1
Rated 17 Nov 2024
55
51st
I thought it was decently well done, very slow, but it definitely subverted my expectations a few times by the end and kept me interested.
Rated 17 Nov 2024
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 02 Jul 2019
10
99th
One of my favorite thrillers ever. I love Jason Bateman playing a role out of his element, and Joel Edgerton is amazing as this creepy, manipulative, and incredibly smart dude. He himself builds tension when he is in a scene, on top of the movie unfolding the way it does, my god I love this. Rebecca Hall is also great given the amount of trauma that is put on her. With this great of a ending, symbolism is at the foundation of this film. Very impressive from a directorial debut.
Rated 02 Jul 2019
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 16 Sep 2016
82
63rd
When Joel Edgerton gives you a gift, you better darn well accept it graciously! I really enjoyed this present of a movie. It does have a couple slow parts and one time I even asked myself when something thrilling was going to happen... but once it does it gets really interesting and twist-filled. I was pretty blown away that Edgerton did pretty much everything in this film. He directed, wrote it, acted and produced this movie...
Rated 16 Sep 2016
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 26 Dec 2015
75
71st
A slow burn type of film that pays off bit by sadistic bit. It manages to make a statement about bullying and high school angst without being preachy or overly moralistic. It's a nasty little film which successfully leaves most people probably with completely mixed emotions by the end. All the stars turn in great understated performances. The creeping dread and edge of your seat tenseness is successfully maintained in the most mundane upper class suburbanite setting.
Rated 26 Dec 2015
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 30 Nov 2015
80
62nd
The small core of lead actors elevate this beyond its modest premise -- one that you are no doubt familiar with if you have anything more than a passing interest in thrillers. Edgerton plays a terrific maybe/maybe not creep, and his misguided attempts to form a connection with Bateman (nice work playing against type) and Hall (great, as always) are as cringe-worthy as "The Office: UK". The "revelation", like most in this genre, is kinda "eh" but this does it job and does it pretty well.
Rated 30 Nov 2015
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 26 Nov 2015
7
58th
A pretty straightforward, albeit solid revenge thriller that leaves the audience with an unsettling question mark. I mean, it's definitely not as messed up as 'Gwyneth's head in a box', yet its narrative arc is equally effective.
Rated 26 Nov 2015
superargoSuperargo
Rated 03 Nov 2015
21
10th
At its best, it's just boring. At its worst, it's like--you know when you've messed something up at work and your boss calls you into his office and sort of passive-aggressively fusses at you about it in front of a bunch of people for like ten minutes? At its worst, it's like that. So, let's try really hard not to watch movies like that in the future, mmkay? Thanks! (thumbs up, clicking sound with tongue, insincere slap on the back)
Rated 03 Nov 2015
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 31 Oct 2015
8
71st
Edgerton makes an impressive debut in both the writer and director's seat with 'The Gift'; an ultimately familiar albeit impressively executed thriller that more often than not subverts expectations in the right ways. Bateman's casting is worth special note due to his trademark condescending smugness being used to the picture's benefit.
Rated 31 Oct 2015
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 25 Oct 2015
8
82nd
Sometimes the writing takes shortcuts and the scenes without Joel Edgerton are much weaker than scenes with him but overall it was really good and a gripping suspense movie with a couple of nice twists. The acting in this was the real highlight for me as it was superb and they all do a great job playing it ambiguous. It was also nice to see Bateman step out from playing his typical sarcastic douche role to playing angry douche. Looking forward to what Edgerton does next
Rated 25 Oct 2015
foxyrussianFoxyRussian
Rated 31 Aug 2015
89
72nd
Bateman does an excellent job as a complete asshole in this tense well acted thriller. Fantastic jump scares and creepy moments really pull this tight script together. So many call backs to the beginning of the movie really make this script special. Sadly, there are so few likable characters till the end it makes it hard to want to re-watch.
Rated 31 Aug 2015
sw1341sw1341
Rated 27 Aug 2015
85
72nd
Suspenseful enough that it illicited a good yelp out of me at one point. Plus I liked that both guys could be creepy in their own ways. Even the wife was a bit messy.
Rated 27 Aug 2015
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 20 Aug 2015
20
12th
Boring-ass movie. I didn't care about a single character. Never for a second was I interested about anything that happened, or wondered what would happen, or had any hope really at all. And on top of that, lame twists. Just bad all around.
Rated 20 Aug 2015
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 20 Aug 2015
70
74th
Best casting of Jason Bateman ever.
Rated 20 Aug 2015
filliganFilligan
Rated 19 Aug 2015
80
41st
A few jump-scares, but primarily this is a taut psychological thriller that works pretty well. Reminded me of a Stephen King novella or something. Really nice to see Jason Bateman stretching some dramatic actor muscles.
Rated 19 Aug 2015
duderDuder
Rated 17 Aug 2015
70
76th
* This was a good one, well written, very well directed and well acted. Kinda like the opposite of Gone Girl. Finally a thriller with a decent and satisfying ending. I enjoyed this a lot and the director clearly knows what he's doing as he uses his cinematic techniques masterfully. Even more compliments after a second watch. Very good work.
Rated 17 Aug 2015
goldblumingGoldbluming
Rated 15 Aug 2015
83
73rd
Intense, very well written and directed, creepy.
Rated 15 Aug 2015
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 13 Aug 2015
88
72nd
Joel Edgerton wrote and directed a film with near perfect pacing and tension. Bateman and Hall are terrific in the leads, especially as the film progresses and the secrets begin to unravel around them. As engaging as this film is right from the start, the ending still felt a little too out of left field for the poignant points about bullying to stick. It is most definitely worth a watch if you enjoy creepy and intelligent thrillers.
Rated 13 Aug 2015
obdurateObdurate
Rated 11 Aug 2015
85
81st
When I took the night to think about it I realized I liked it more than I thought I did. It does what it sets out to do; it's a tense, intelligent thriller with great performances from those involved, specifically director Edgerton who manages to make a slightly menacing character with a warm, inviting face. A bunch of twists and turns, handles "bullying" in a slightly meh way, but the ending is haunting and disturbing as it should be after the build-up.
Rated 11 Aug 2015
noisebloomnoisebloom
Rated 02 Oct 2021
87
82nd
The Gift is a much more disturbing and satisfying narrative than your average psychological "stalker" movie; the film revels in its nuance and misdirection.
Rated 02 Oct 2021
shitmarquisShitMarquis
Rated 12 Mar 2021
3
45th
A rare instance of Jason Bateman being well cast for a role.
Rated 12 Mar 2021
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 02 Mar 2021
55
37th
Entertainment 4/4 Spirit 1/2 Sustainability 0/2 Family 0.5/2
Rated 02 Mar 2021
mike365365mike365365
Rated 23 Jan 2021
68
57th
It's an ok example of this type of movie.
Rated 23 Jan 2021
bawdabawBawdabaw
Rated 15 Aug 2020
89
69th
Jason Bateman was great and it was very well-done. I hate the message of the film: bullying has SERIOUS repurcussions. It would have been one thing if the bullying was truly severe but the crux seemed to be that Bateman made up a story and Gordo's homophobic dad almost killed him. ...so why is his wife acting like Bateman is this evil person? It doesn't seem to fit together, which makes me think they're leaning into the messaging: sticks and stones might break bones but words ruin your life.
Rated 15 Aug 2020
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 09 Aug 2020
59
71st
Well layered, well paced, the pieces come together nicely. Some good twists and turns, though I found myself seeking them out as everything unfolded, instead of letting the movie drive.
Rated 09 Aug 2020
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 21 May 2020
70
46th
Top badass moment? Seeing another happy couple in a film being totally screwed up. (There’s nothing psychologically complex about this, it’s just pure jealousy.) I didn’t like either of them, or their upwardly mobile friends either. Gordon is my anti-hero of the week, (but please, lose the horrible nickname). He can leave presents on my doorstep anytime he wants... especially the wine. Hear Ride of the Valkyries prepare Simon for his very own Ragnarök! No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 21 May 2020
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 14 Apr 2020
63
16th
Honestly not much of a gift. Bateman was good idk.
Rated 14 Apr 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 08 Mar 2020
71
57th
71.3
Rated 08 Mar 2020
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 18 Oct 2019
60
32nd
A short film dragged out to feature length. Almost all of it hinges on one twist that loses its potency when it's slowly revealed over the course of an hour. The opening half hour of formalities is also rather useless to the overarching theme, though you could maybe argue it's there to establish a sense of decency before peeling it back (even then I don't think it needs to be as long as it is). Suburban white version of Oldboy, basically.
Rated 18 Oct 2019
prepwrestlerprepwrestler
Rated 10 Jan 2019
58
11th
A bit disappointing as Jason Bateman is such a talented actor, and was completely let down by Joel Edgerton's writing and directing. I can't comprehend the writing. It's just odd, and unrealistic. I think he should have spent more time focusing on the writing, and development of his own and Rebecca Hall's characters as they could have been elevated.
Rated 10 Jan 2019
ccranstonCCranston
Rated 07 Aug 2018
45
18th
Pretty average. Slow moving on the whole, which is expected for a suspense movie, but it failed to make me feel suspenseful for most of it. Nice to see Jason Bateman play a character other than an updated Michael from Arrested Development for once.
Rated 07 Aug 2018
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 29 Jul 2018
75
67th
Farklı bir gerilim filmi, arka planda ise intikam var. İntikam, hediye, evli çift, hırs, zorbalik (evli çift adreslerini değiştirir ve adam yıllar sonra bir arkadaşıyla karşılaşır.)
Rated 29 Jul 2018
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 26 Jul 2018
7
68th
oh shit! pretty by the numbers thriller yet saved by a successfully creepy tone and plot. edgerton is eerie, bateman & hall suffer beautifully, and it's all quite a ride.
Rated 26 Jul 2018
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 28 Apr 2018
70
35th
Reminds me a lot of "The Invitation" from the same year. Slow pacing and really solid if unexceptional visuals, great tension-building and sense of creepiness but fairly predictable and doesn't really have a satisfying climax. Both films come across v. well polished but with nothing special otherwise.
Rated 28 Apr 2018
nicktheoNickTheo
Rated 28 Jan 2018
75
54th
Not your typical psychological thriller.Advertising will make you think this is a generic thriller with a creepy guy but as the story unfolds it really turns the tables on you in a lot of ways.Joel Edgerton does a great job directing and also gives a great performance.Jason Bateman and Rebeca Hall are also great with both of them giving deep and emotional performances.
Rated 28 Jan 2018
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 30 Sep 2017
70
54th
OK, SAW THE END COMING FROM MILES AWAY. The 'nothing is as it seems' theory applies here: goodguy is the badguy and he kind of deserves the horrible gift. Very cool ending - the viewer has no idea what really happened at the end, so it keeps you thinking days after you've watched this movie. I thought it was kind of strange the woman left the man right after she got her child and at that exact moment the guy gets fired (well.. karma I guess). It was a real 'anti bully' movie. Good thriller!!
Rated 30 Sep 2017
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 17 Sep 2017
69
73rd
Bateman is a great douche and Edgerton does a fantastic job in front of and behind the camera. It's unsettling and slimy and weird and this is a surprise gem of a movie.
Rated 17 Sep 2017
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 12 Sep 2017
76
57th
This is a well made thriller. The acting is good in this movie. All 3 of the lead actors do a good job here. The script is straight forward but well done. Overall I would recommend this film,
Rated 12 Sep 2017
luordluord
Rated 04 Aug 2017
78
86th
Excellently made, thrilling drama that never goes a shade overboard.
Rated 04 Aug 2017
lumpnboylumpnboy
Rated 14 Jun 2017
30
16th
Starts out effective enough, becomes increasingly silly until it is just nonsense. The reactionary, patriarchal politics of legitimacy (far more important than rape, in this narrative) are attributed to the pretty horrible protagonist, an investment that makes possible his oh so awful fate, so one can't quite say that the film straight up endorses them. But the film, in truth, straight up endorses them. Also: It's all in the eyes? Pretty sure it's all in an easily performed blood test, actually.
Rated 14 Jun 2017
prestobixPrestoBix
Rated 20 Apr 2017
86
82nd
Seen 2x
Rated 20 Apr 2017
jerkyJerky
Rated 16 Apr 2017
55
58th
Anyone else think that Jason Bateman plays the asshole role a little too well? As if he's not REALLY acting all that much. Also, Joel Edgerton inserting his brother Nash into the role of one of the work party guests fucked with my mind. I was wondering why nobody was questioning why Gordo was at the party, wearing a wig and glasses, as the brothers look an awful lot alike.
Rated 16 Apr 2017
ulaskocUlasKoc
Rated 01 Apr 2017
65
39th
Öncelikle bir gerilim filmi değil. Senaryosu güzel. Evli bir çift yeni bir eve taşınıyor. Eve eşya falan alırken koca yani Simon eski bir lise arkadaşı yani Gordo ile karşılaşıyor. Bu şahıslar lisede arkadaş ve Simon Gordo ya kabadayılık yapmış. Kabadayılık hafif kalıyor tabii. Bir nevi Gordo'nun intikamını izliyoruz ama film sıkmıyor ve kendini izletiyor. Ayrıca kadın çok tatlıydı.
Rated 01 Apr 2017
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 11 Mar 2017
70
76th
A fine, menacing film with great acting, Bateman in particular. But the final 10 minutes doesn't hold up.
Rated 11 Mar 2017
charlotte22charlotte22
Rated 01 Feb 2017
80
84th
watched it almost a week ago and still find myself thinking about it. 8/10
Rated 01 Feb 2017
franticfrogFranticFrog
Rated 11 Dec 2016
20
0th
Just didn't do anything for me but create boredom. Not a lot of suspense to create, when you can smell the whole plotline 15 minutes into the movie.
Rated 11 Dec 2016
arossaross
Rated 21 Nov 2016
98
97th
awesome thriller
Rated 21 Nov 2016
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 29 Sep 2016
69
54th
I think it might actually work better on a story level without the twist and some of the surrounding elements, but audiences wouldn't jive with that. Overall the script could do with being a bit tighter but The Gift is a pretty solid thriller.
Rated 29 Sep 2016
patmanpatman
Rated 17 Sep 2016
73
83rd
A twisted path from a seemingly innocent and awkward encounter to a creepy little psychological thriller. It's cleverly written and well acted as it leaves the audience on the edge of their seats, as it hints to an unspoken past, while slowly revealing the truth about the high school bully and his victim.
Rated 17 Sep 2016
hte624hte624
Rated 23 Aug 2016
78
47th
I was really into this up until the ending, which I found fairly disappointing.
Rated 23 Aug 2016
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 11 Aug 2016
58
49th
Not too shabby. It's very movieish, laying on kinda cheap plot developments by some point, but sincere, decently relayed for the most part, nicely acted and effective as a slowly unraveling mystery-thriller.
Rated 11 Aug 2016
forehead1forehead1
Rated 21 Jul 2016
40
26th
Strange guy from the past turns up and starts to bother a young couple, but there's more to him than meets the eye... Instantly forgettable throwback schlock which, a la Gone Girl, feels exactly like the type of rubbish that filled our late-evening TV screens back in the '90s. There is an interesting twist, but the final one - as with almost everything that happens in this screenplay - you can see coming from a country mile away. I hope they're not gonna start making a ton of these things.
Rated 21 Jul 2016
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 18 Jun 2016
55
18th
Reminded me of Haneke's "Cachè" sans all the things that made "Cachè" interesting.
Rated 18 Jun 2016
ippeiIppei
Rated 05 Jun 2016
65
45th
Decent first film but a little rough around the edges. The casting is the success here, particularly Jason Bateman, who is perfect for the role, without giving too much away. The story does throw some interesting twists and turns, and you are left wondering what the real "truth" is, but at times it feels like there is too much too quickly.
Rated 05 Jun 2016
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 15 May 2016
95
98th
Generally when someone directs, writes, produces, and stars in a movie, they know what they are doing, this is no exception. The Gift is a clever and well done film that keeps the audience guessing while dropping little hints at what may come next, and when you guess what happens next the movie throws it out the window. It manages to take a common premise and make a surprisingly original film out of it.
Rated 15 May 2016
cstewart64CStewart64
Rated 29 Apr 2016
12
55th
W3E1P2S1M1V1A2R1. Above average thriller, though rather tame.
Rated 29 Apr 2016
wayofthegunwayofthegun
Rated 13 Mar 2016
75
54th
The Gift keeps you guessing but ultimately falls short of its potential by having too familiar of a feel.
Rated 13 Mar 2016
kercKerc
Rated 13 Mar 2016
20
51st
Damn fine directorial debut and also constitutes the first time I've seen a misspelled credit in a film ('Additional Photograhy').
Rated 13 Mar 2016
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 07 Mar 2016
70
19th
Ist das einer dieser Filme, in denen sich ein alter Bekannter zu Hause einschleicht? Ein "Home Invasion Thriller"? Das Ehepaar Simon und Robyn (Jason Bateman und Rebecca Hall) lebt in einem grosszügigen modernen Haus mit Panorama Fenstern. Drum herum ist es grün, wir befinden uns in den Bergen vor Los Angeles... mehr auf cinegeek.de
Rated 07 Mar 2016
isaboojumisaboojum
Rated 29 Feb 2016
3
59th
Guilty pleasure.
Rated 29 Feb 2016
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 15 Feb 2016
70
19th
Viewed February 14, 2016.
Rated 15 Feb 2016
kokoskotekokoskote
Rated 13 Feb 2016
85
52nd
Mostly predictable, but very creepy nonetheless, due to Joel Edgerton's performance. It was also interesting to see Jason Bateman play kind of a bad guy for once.
Rated 13 Feb 2016
pausssepaussse
Rated 11 Feb 2016
55
46th
I guess it got so high scores because of the sick story and the ... Just to good scores for this one. I must say it was well shot, and the actors made a good job. [spoiler] It's story is a bit like the sick movie oldboy(2013) (which is way way way more sicker).
Rated 11 Feb 2016
glm01glm01
Rated 01 Feb 2016
84
79th
83.500
Rated 01 Feb 2016
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 14 Jan 2016
80
75th
An unbelievably tense, uncomfortable sit, with an ending that isn't so much "Gotcha!" is it is "I have NO idea how I feel right now." Joel Edgerton's eerie direction, along with his and Jason Bateman's wonderful performances, manage to elevate this well beyond the honestly pretty standard thriller storyline. I did find a number of the plot points a bit predictable, but that didn't stop me from being curled up into a little ball of tension on my couch during most of the third act.
Rated 14 Jan 2016
ericamblerericambler
Rated 11 Jan 2016
77
69th
A nasty little thriller that plays its cards close to the chest: tense and effective.
Rated 11 Jan 2016
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 09 Jan 2016
75
67th
Will end up being one of the hidden gems of this year. Very good acting leads this mystery/thriller that does a great job keeping the audience uncomfortable and guessing. My main concern was with a distinct character trait that shifted so abruptly that it seemed a little absurd (in that we see no signs of something and then it's blatant a few moments later).
Rated 09 Jan 2016
vishal8492vishal8492
Rated 02 Jan 2016
45
36th
Horror, horror, dreadful horror!!! People who've reviewed and included this movie in top 10 horror lists, even know what horror movies are? I don't read too much about the film before watching, but after going through some top lists, I was deceived to consider this as horror. Which otherwise is filmed with very familiar atmosphere and predictable elements. Nothing new but nothing outrageously bad as well.
Rated 02 Jan 2016
hamstercanhamstercan
Rated 01 Jan 2016
66
52nd
Poor man's old boy
Rated 01 Jan 2016
ytadelYtadel
Rated 13 Dec 2015
7
84th
Though it's pretty predictable (even as someone with little use for "outsmarting" movies who has been blindsided by plot twists everyone else saw coming, I was surprised by none of this film's major third-act reveals), it's a taut, involving, creepy, and even in some ways haunting little thriller with a bit of a 90s throwback vibe to it. Jason Bateman gives one of the best ever against-type performances for a comedic actor here, creating a chilling character devoid of any hint of humor.
Rated 13 Dec 2015
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 26 Nov 2015
65
61st
Nicely crafted atmospheric thriller that takes place in almost just one location -- with the same three characters. Powerfully edited as well, but it's too bad Edgerton had to give in easy revenge in the final act.
Rated 26 Nov 2015
caimancaiman
Rated 25 Nov 2015
72
42nd
Not too shabby. Bateman plays a pretty awesome douchebag and the ending worked.
Rated 25 Nov 2015
kavuKavu
Rated 23 Nov 2015
76
58th
Impressive directorial debut by Edgerton, who also does a great acting performance here. Well written characters, well built tension.
Rated 23 Nov 2015
dresd_r_e_s_
Rated 19 Nov 2015
3
65th
I was pleasantly surprised by this. Edgerton has clearly done his homework and made, nothing spectacular, but still something to make you jump in your seat once or twice. The biggest plus was Bateman. Seriously, he rocked that role! *Good
Rated 19 Nov 2015
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 14 Nov 2015
3
30th
you need to be a bully to succeed. not quite though: karma will get you in the end. for a film so reliant on its characters, it sure has uninteresting characters. the twist worked narratively, but of course it had to involve raping a woman. (you've stolen my liquid essence! spoiler!) somehow i had worked up reasonable expectations for this, but it really is a bunch of nothing. some tense moments.
Rated 14 Nov 2015
louismazziniLouisMazzini
Rated 07 Nov 2015
72
48th
Meh.
Rated 07 Nov 2015
jbynjbyn
Rated 07 Nov 2015
77
59th
This movie explores the topic of bullying in a very clever way. Glass is a motif used gently hinting at the idiom "He who lives in a glass house should not throw stones." This imagery is reinforced by the script with characters saying things like "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The theme never feels contrived and only becomes clear when the story is complete. I went into this movie expecting a fast paced, creepy stalker, psychological thriller and that affected my
Rated 07 Nov 2015
greenerGreener
Rated 05 Nov 2015
87
95th
I really could not decide on whether I sympathize with Gordo or not.
Rated 05 Nov 2015
gideonGideon
Rated 02 Nov 2015
2
59th
So I predicted everything from start to finish accurately, as it was quite easy to do so. Edgerton doesn't have the writing/directing chops yet, but he does show talent. The acting in this film is really quite good, especially the scenes between Hall and Edgerton. The film relied heavily on jump scares which is always a cop out. Overall decent.
Rated 02 Nov 2015
shellishShellish
Rated 01 Nov 2015
40
4th
Lol, so bad, the acting is pretty painful and the moments that are supposed to be scary are awkward at best. It made me giggle though.
Rated 01 Nov 2015
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 31 Oct 2015
79
68th
Simplistic, but suspenseful and polished all around. Hall is a hot mess, but Egerton and Bateman work great as the Gordo the Weirdo and The Asshole. A very satisfying ending.
Rated 31 Oct 2015
mandchmandch
Rated 31 Oct 2015
60
16th
predictable...
Rated 31 Oct 2015
jeffdanielsjeffdaniels
Rated 31 Oct 2015
68
46th
Tense and well-acted, The Gift is an eerie and uncomfortable film about the past intruding when we least want it to. Deliberately paced, the film's few jump scares do little to cheapen the atmosphere the movie builds up, but the ending substitutes predictable nastiness for an effective resolution. Still, it's an enjoyable genre piece with strong performances.
Rated 31 Oct 2015
livLiv
Rated 28 Oct 2015
72
18th
Linear suspense, good somehow.
Rated 28 Oct 2015
roonay3kroonay3k
Rated 28 Oct 2015
71
68th
Tought it would be much better than this. Worth the watch but it wasn't great and it was very predictable all the way through
Rated 28 Oct 2015
jaiguyJaiGuy
Rated 26 Oct 2015
75
39th
Edgerton directs and acts in this slow burner of a thriller which on the surface resembles Pacific Heights and many other home invasion movies (ie Unlawful Entry with Liotta), but does a lot more with it. Who knew Jason Bateman had drama chops?
Rated 26 Oct 2015
barraocBarraoc
Rated 26 Oct 2015
70
64th
Edgerton does an amazing job writing, directing, and staring in this effective suspense-thriller. He's also surprisingly creepy in his role.
Rated 26 Oct 2015
smuhusmuhu
Rated 25 Oct 2015
75
78th
Somewhat departing from your typical thriller thus thoroughly absorbing.
Rated 25 Oct 2015

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