The Gift, 2000, directed by Sam Raimi and written by Billy Bob Thorton & Tom Epperson stars Cate Blanchett, Katie Holmes, Keanu Reeves, Giovanni Ribsi and Hilary Swank. I was attracted to it because of the subject matter (card reading).
Setting: Blanchett (Annie) lives a somewhat marginal existence as a card reader in a small southern town. This movie is well filmed and has a very authentic feel to it.
Cons: Annie is asked to help solve a missing person's case - predictably - and there are some decidedly over the top scenes. A difficult movie to watch at times. Adult topics, sexual content and violence.
Pros: Realistic setting. Well acted. Cate Blanchett is quite good in her role, as expected. Swank is very good in a supporting role (also expected). Keanu Reeves is surprisingly believable as Swank's abusive husband. Giovanni Ribsi does a wonderful job of portraying Buddy, a troubled client of Annie's and the center of a significant subplot. I hate spoiler reviews so I won't go into the subplot other than to say it raises some interesting questions about ethics as they relate to card reading and mediumship.
Setting: Blanchett (Annie) lives a somewhat marginal existence as a card reader in a small southern town. This movie is well filmed and has a very authentic feel to it.
Cons: Annie is asked to help solve a missing person's case - predictably - and there are some decidedly over the top scenes. A difficult movie to watch at times. Adult topics, sexual content and violence.
Pros: Realistic setting. Well acted. Cate Blanchett is quite good in her role, as expected. Swank is very good in a supporting role (also expected). Keanu Reeves is surprisingly believable as Swank's abusive husband. Giovanni Ribsi does a wonderful job of portraying Buddy, a troubled client of Annie's and the center of a significant subplot. I hate spoiler reviews so I won't go into the subplot other than to say it raises some interesting questions about ethics as they relate to card reading and mediumship.
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