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Overview
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Release Date:
19 January 2001 (USA)
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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
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Abusive Husband
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Clairvoyant
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Widow
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Pond
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Psychic Power
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Awards:
8 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(30 articles)
Get Excited: Grainy Pictures of the ‘Clash of the Titans’ Posters
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 3 November 2009, 5:22 PM, PST)
Hilary Swank honored today with Hollywood Actress Award at Hollywood Film Fest
(From pretty-scary. 26 October 2009, 11:36 AM, PDT)
(From FilmSchoolRejects. 3 November 2009, 5:22 PM, PST)
Hilary Swank honored today with Hollywood Actress Award at Hollywood Film Fest
(From pretty-scary. 26 October 2009, 11:36 AM, PDT)
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Cate Blanchett is mesmerising!
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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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MPAA:
Rated R for violence, language, and sexuality/nudity.
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Runtime:
112 min | USA:111 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Singapore:NC-16 (re-rating on appeal) |
Iceland:16 |
USA:R (certificate #37790) |
Malaysia:18PL (uncut version) |
Malaysia:U (cut version) |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Brazil:16 |
Canada:14A |
Finland:K-15 |
France:-12 |
Germany:16 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Mexico:B |
Netherlands:12 |
New Zealand:M |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/16 |
Singapore:M18 |
South Korea:15 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:15 |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15
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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.
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Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When everyone is at the swamp looking for the Jessica's body, a camera is visible in the tree.
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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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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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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "South of Nowhere: Girls Guide to Dating (#1.5)" (2005)
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Soundtrack:
King Of Heartache
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'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.