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Title: Gifted (2017)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Chris Evans | ... | Frank Adler | |
| Mckenna Grace | ... | Mary Adler (as McKenna Grace) | |
| Lindsay Duncan | ... | Evelyn Adler | |
| Octavia Spencer | ... | Roberta Taylor | |
| Jenny Slate | ... | Bonnie Stevenson | |
| Michael Kendall Kaplan | ... | Justin Gilmore | |
| John M. Jackson | ... | Judge Edward Nichols | |
| Glenn Plummer | ... | Greg Cullen | |
| John Finn | ... | Aubrey Highsmith | |
| Elizabeth Marvel | ... | Gloria Davis | |
| Candace B. Harris | ... | Carly Rosen | |
| Jon Sklaroff | ... | Seymore Shankland | |
| Jona Xiao | ... | Lijuan | |
| Julie Ann Emery | ... | Pat Golding | |
| Keir O'Donnell | ... | Bradley Pollard | |
Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary's landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary's teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well. Written by Fox Searchlight Pictures
Yes, I give this a 9 out of 10. Not because it's a blockbuster (actually I don't know if it is, or not, and I don't care.) or because of any hype. (I've watched it by pure chance.)
I enjoyed the story, which was well thought through.
I enjoyed the acting -- by everyone. Really. That doesn't happen to me often.
And it is beautifully shot.
The movie has drama, humor, sadness, and happiness. Even a little romance.
The story revolves around a little girl, Mary, who, at 7 years old, is found to be a mathematical genius. Her uncle, Frank, is bringing her up, after his sister committed suicide. When it comes to light that little Mary is truly exceptional, Frank's mother enters the equation (pardon the math pun). She wants Mary to go to a school where her gifts are challenged, where she can advance her level of mathematics. Frank, however, wants Mary to be a kid. To grow up playing, having friends, and tromping around with her one eyed cat Fred, and go to a regular school, with regular kids, so she's not alienated from kids her own age. Basically, he wants her to have a normal life, where she can be normal. A custody battle ensues between Grandmother and Uncle, and Mary is caught in the middle.
I don't want to spoil anything, so I'm keeping it vague. :) Sorry.
The movie has many "Moments". Things that you'll recognize from your own life, the troubles and the joys. I loved it for that. I would say it's suitable for kids to watch, although there are some adult themes. Nothing graphic though.
It's a quiet movie, not something flashy, not hugely dramatic. But there is a good story that's well filmed and acted -- and honestly, there don't seem to be many of those anymore.
All I can say is, watch it and make up your own mind.
And yes, I would definitely watch it again.