Directed by Sam Raimi. Disclaimer: This is a discussion thread. Plot summary for The Gift (2000), plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. The site's consensus states "the A-list cast can't prevent the movie from becoming a by-the-numbers whodunit with an ending that's all but unsatisfactory." 'The Gift' is an understated, underrated thriller which succeeds in captivating one's attentions from beginning to end. The movie has a great story with a creepy ending that shows why Sam Raimi is such a cult figure. The Gift of Life, Even at the End. ... September 22, 2000, Section A, Page 26 Buy Reprints. “The Gift’s” ending is a grievous misstep, and I wonder if it’s not the reason why the movie has been relegated to the dog days of August. You'd owe the gift tax on the balance of $9,000, the difference between $24,000 and the $15,000 exclusion. With all of these elements, "The Gift" could have been a bad movie, and yet it is a good one because it redeems the genre with the characters. See the article in its original context from September 22, 2000, Section A, Page 26 Buy Reprints. Sept. 22, 2000. With Cate Blanchett, Katie Holmes, Keanu Reeves, Giovanni Ribisi. Blanchett's sanity and balance as Annie Wilson provide a strong center, and the other actors in a first-rate cast go for the realism in their characters instead of being tempted by the absurd. Any comments which show that the user has neither seen nor intends to see the movie will be removed. An uneven yet entertaining genre entry that shows off some great performances by an all-star cast and tense writing by Thorton and Eppison, “The Gift” is a solid supernatural thriller. The gift doesn't have to be made in one lump sum. Synopsis: 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 Gift. 2000, Mystery and thriller, 1h 50m. View on timesmachine. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Unfortunately, the A-list cast can't prevent the movie from becoming a by-the-numbers whodunit with an ending that's all but unsatisfactory. A fortune teller with extrasensory perception is asked to help find a young woman who has mysteriously disappeared. The tax will also come due if you cumulatively exceed the exclusion amount, such as if you give someone $2,000 a month for 12 months. View on timesmachine. The Gift of Life, Even at the End.