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Gifted
2017 101 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.6
Drama, Comedy
Director: Marc Webb
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Description
Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.
Budget:
$7M
US Gross:
$24.8M
Worldwide:
$40.3M
Starring
Chris Evans
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Mckenna Grace
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Lindsay Duncan
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Awards
6 wins & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
Gifted is a heartfelt family drama praised for the compelling chemistry between Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace. While some critics find the plot predictable and formulaic, most viewers are moved by its exploration of the tension between nurturing a child's genius and protecting their right to a normal childhood.
| Acting | Mckenna Grace delivers a standout performance that grounds the film's emotional stakes. | |
| Acting | The authentic chemistry between Chris Evans and Mckenna Grace creates a believable and touching guardian-ward dynamic. | |
| Screenplay | The script effectively balances intellectual debate about genius with genuine, warm human connection. | |
| Acting | Chris Evans proves his dramatic range, with many reviewers finding his performance compelling despite some dissenting views on his suitability for the role. | |
| Emotion | The film's emotional impact is polarized: many viewers find it deeply moving and tear-jerking, while others criticize it as manipulative or lacking resonance. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's narrative are divided between those who appreciate its sincerity and those who find it to be a conventional, unremarkable genre exercise. | |
| Ending | The ending remains divisive, with some viewers finding it unearned or unsatisfying while others appreciate its open-ended nature. |