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'The Gift': The past keeps on giving . . . .

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Billy Wonka

Clever and tense this film has its gripping moments and actually elicited a shriek from the ladies in the audience. The first half of the film is methodically paced with excellent cinematography and direction. Bateman proves himself a credible dramatic actor while Hall goes from borderline hysteric to nosy housewife with a cause. (Yes Robin, if life is good don't interrupt it.)

This is a classic storyline about "the past" coming home to roost. Edgerton accidentally meets Simon and Robin who have just moved back to Simon's hometown area. Gordo then systematically invades their space and tries his best to insert himself into their lives. Much creepiness and tension during the first half as the conflict between Simon and Gordon build.

Technically excellent, this is a good non-kiddie drama to send the kids back to school. I liked it and it would make a great matinee.

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RE: 'The Gift': The past keeps on giving . . . . - fantja 07:36:37 09/01/15 (0)
what was the "secret" ?
Saw it last night... - mkuller 14:51:43 08/22/15 (0)
...reminded people we were with a little of Gone Girl.

I liked it and thought it was well done.
RE: 'The Gift': The past keeps on giving . . . . - fantja 16:41:19 08/12/15 (0)
Thanks! for sharing- BW.
looks really predictable . . . . - mbnx01 14:36:47 08/08/15 (1)
Is it by the numbers 'your life is great but past sins are sneaking up on you'?

"A lie is half-way around the world before the truth can get its boots on."

-Mark Twain
- It's how they do it that matters. * - Billy Wonka 22:57:40 08/08/15 (0)
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