The Gift -- D: Edgerton S: Edgerton, Bateman -- 8/7/15
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The Gift -- D: Edgerton S: Edgerton, Bateman -- 8/7/15
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Plot: A young married couple's lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the husband's past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years.
The trailer didn't do much for me, but it's getting good buzz. 100% on RT so far (7 reviews).
Plot: A young married couple's lives are thrown into a harrowing tailspin when an acquaintance from the husband's past brings mysterious gifts and a horrifying secret to light after more than 20 years.
The trailer didn't do much for me, but it's getting good buzz. 100% on RT so far (7 reviews).
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Surprised that this has a 92% Rotten Tomatoes rating. The trailer made this look like a run-of-the-mill "psycho tormenting yuppie couple flick."
I've liked Edgerton in some of his films (The Great Gatsby, The Thing), but didn't think he could hit one out of the park as a first time writer/director.
However, the reviews suggest that this is a pretty clever thriller so I might just have to check this baby out.
I've liked Edgerton in some of his films (The Great Gatsby, The Thing), but didn't think he could hit one out of the park as a first time writer/director.
However, the reviews suggest that this is a pretty clever thriller so I might just have to check this baby out.
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I know someone who has seen it and I pretty much trust their taste in movies...they have said it is fantastic. And no the trailer does not ruin it. Supposedly...
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I'll probably check it out. The trailer didn't seem too interesting. But I'm curious due to the people involved and Edgerton directing.
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Re: The Gift -- D: Edgerton S: Edgerton, Bateman -- 8/7/15
Same here. The trailers don't seem to go beyond feeling generic but there may be a twist w/ Bateman being the worse of the two characters, Gordo and him. I dunno... I get a feeling of that w/ how it shows a certain video within the trailer.
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Saw this tonight. Everyone in it is really good. Fucked up ending. I'd definitely say go see this of Fan4stic.
I was surprised at how many people were there for an 8pm showing. Maybe this will make a little bank over the weekend.
I was surprised at how many people were there for an 8pm showing. Maybe this will make a little bank over the weekend.
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This was a really good film, more of a slow burn the first half of the film. Excellent ending..... I was also surprised that the 8pm Thursday showing tonight was very crowded.
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Maybe if this does well enough at the boxoffice, Edgerton will be signed to write/direct the next FF4 reboot.
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wow, was this good. i was so uncomfortable the whole time watching it. it puts you at unease for all of it and i think that is the point or emotion Edgerton was going for. so tense and gripping. very simple movie, great uneasy dialogue and directed with such restrain that i completely feel into its' grips. very unnerving. well done.
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Re: The Gift -- D: Edgerton S: Edgerton, Bateman -- 8/7/15
So, someone spoil this ending for me. My gf wants to see it and I want to tell her what happens while we're sitting there watching it.
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Re: The Gift -- D: Edgerton S: Edgerton, Bateman -- 8/7/15
I think that might have been Nash Edgerton (his brother) in that one scene, because he looked a hell of a lot like Joel. LOVED THIS. Tense throughout but believable, restrained and minimalist but never boring. Great acting from the 3 leads and really thought Edgerton did a great job behind the camera, very pleasantly surprised. It does turn pretty nasty and uncomfortable by the end.
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I think that might have been Nash Edgerton (his brother) in that one scene, because he looked a hell of a lot like Joel. LOVED THIS. Tense throughout but believable, restrained and minimalist but never boring. Great acting from the 3 leads and really thought Edgerton did a great job behind the camera, very pleasantly surprised. It does turn pretty nasty and uncomfortable by the end.
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I went and saw the movie this morning, there was only ten people in theater, besides my friend and I. Tonight's showings will probably be more packed. I enjoyed it, but the ending and parts of the movie's plot reminded me a bit of
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