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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Billy Bob Thornton (written by) &
Tom Epperson (written by)
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Release Date:
19 January 2001 (USA) more
Tagline:
The only witness to the crime was not even there more
Plot:
A woman with extrasensory perception is asked to help find a young woman who has disappeared. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
8 nominations more
User Comments:
Cate Blanchett is mesmerising! more (312 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Cate Blanchett ... Annabelle 'Annie' Wilson

Giovanni Ribisi ... Buddy Cole

Keanu Reeves ... Donnie Barksdale

Katie Holmes ... Jessica King

Greg Kinnear ... Wayne Collins

Hilary Swank ... Valerie Barksdale

Michael Jeter ... Gerald Weems

Kim Dickens ... Linda

Gary Cole ... David Duncan

Rosemary Harris ... Annie's Granny

J.K. Simmons ... Sheriff Pearl Johnson

Chelcie Ross ... Kenneth King
John Beasley ... Albert Hawkins
Lynnsee Provence ... Mike Wilson
Hunter McGilvray ... Miller Wilson
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Rated R for violence, language, and sexuality/nudity.
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112 min | USA:111 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Annie's car is "The Classic" - the Delta 88 Oldsmobile that appears in every Evil Dead movie and nearly every other Raimi movie. more
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Crew or equipment visible: When everyone is at the swamp looking for the Jessica's body, a camera is visible in the tree. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Annie: Oh, thank you for the peaches.
Tommy Lee Ballard: Yes, ma'am.
Annie: So how you been?
Tommy Lee Ballard: Oh, pretty good, I reckon.
Annie: You had a health problem since I saw you last?
Tommy Lee Ballard: Ma'am?
Annie: Have you been sick.
Tommy Lee Ballard: Back's been hurting a little.
Annie: No, no, it's not your back. You been bleeding somewhere?
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43 out of 46 people found the following comment useful.
Cate Blanchett is mesmerising!, 10 June 2002
8/10
Author: Jen_UK from England

'The Gift' is an understated, underrated thriller which succeeds in captivating one's attentions from beginning to end. The film's main strengths are its screenplay, its beautiful mise-en-scene, a strong ensemble cast and a haunting soundtrack (those of you who enjoyed 'The Shipping News' will recognise the composer from the lilting score of that film)

But perhaps 'The Gift's' main attribute is the presence of the wonderful Cate Blanchett. Although I loved the film, I was forced to wonder if in the hands of a less capable actress, whether it would have had the same captivating power. Somehow I think not. Cate Blanchett's restrained portrayal of Annie exudes compassion and tenderness, and is integral to the success of the film as a whole. Her sensitivity as an actress is important in relation to the subject matter - ESP and the occult - as these areas generally attract much scepticism. Blanchett, through her unique skill as an actress, manages to make the more fantastical elements of the story not only plausible, but intensely moving. She is luminous to watch, reminding me of the (also magnificent) Meryl Streep in terms of her quiet beauty, her range of expression and her adept skill at accent mimicry. Who could believe that she is Australian?

In short, 'The Gift' is well worth seeing, primarily for Cate Blanchett, but also for the supporting actors Keanu Reeves (very impressive and effective) Hilary Swank (underused) and the magnificent Giovanni Ribisi - who is both explosive and reticent as Buddy Cole. Also demanding attention is the imaginative screenplay, and the hauting beauty of the mise-en-scene which manages to be both beautiful and eerie at the same time. Overall, 'The Gift' is a resounding success, due mainly to the heart of the film - Cate Blanchett's resonant performance. The actress has a unique gift herself, which richly deserves to be seen by many.



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