Gifted [Thanksgiving Post Mortem]

A brilliant child prodigy, Mary Adler, is taken in by her maternal uncle, Frank, after her mother's suicide. Frank wants to give Mary a normal childhood, but her extraordinary mathematical abilities attract the attention of her fiercely ambitious grandmother, Evelyn, who seeks to exploit Mary's genius. A legal battle ensues over Mary's custody and education, forcing Frank and Evelyn to confront their own pasts and desires for the young girl.

Gifted received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Reviewers praised the film's emotional depth, strong performances, particularly from Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace, and its sensitive handling of complex themes. While some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable, the overall sentiment was that it was a heartwarming and well-crafted drama.

• Praised for strong performances, especially by Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace.

• Appreciated for its emotional resonance and heartfelt portrayal of family dynamics.

• Some critics found the plot to be formulaic, but overall reception was positive.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved Gifted, highlighting the touching performances of the main cast, particularly the chemistry between Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace. Many found the story to be emotionally engaging and a feel-good movie, though a few noted that it followed a familiar dramatic structure.

Mckenna Grace, who plays the young prodigy Mary Adler, was only 9 years old during the filming of 'Gifted' and had to learn complex mathematical concepts for her role.