The Gift
The Gift

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The Gift

2014
Movie
8 min
English

A department store gift wrapper is a lonely spectator at the centre of the festive season until a stage magician makes a surprising request.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users82%
Director: Joel EdgertonGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

A young couple, Simon and Robyn, are struggling to make their marriage work and decide to move to Simon's suburban hometown. While settling in, they encounter Simon's former acquaintance from high school, Gordo, who begins to insert himself into their lives. Gordo's increasingly unsettling behavior and mysterious gifts create an atmosphere of paranoia and fear, forcing Simon and Robyn to confront dark secrets from the past.

Critical Reception

The Gift received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise directed at Joel Edgerton's direction and screenplay, as well as the performances of the lead actors. Critics lauded the film's suspenseful atmosphere, psychological tension, and surprising twists, deeming it a masterclass in neo-noir thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterfully crafted psychological thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.

  • Praise for Joel Edgerton's effective direction and a compelling script filled with suspense.

  • Strong performances from the lead cast elevate the tension and emotional stakes.

Google audience: Audiences were impressed by the film's suspenseful storytelling and unexpected plot developments. Many found the movie to be a smart and well-executed thriller that delivered genuine scares and psychological depth.

Fun Fact

Joel Edgerton wrote the screenplay for 'The Gift' in just six days.

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