Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom, The Great Gatsby) writes, directs and co-leads this mystery thriller as a strange and unnerving man...
Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom, The Great Gatsby) writes, directs and co-leads this mystery thriller as a strange and unnerving man who re-enters the lives of an old acquaintance (Jason Bateman) and his pregnant wife (Rebecca Hall). The couple consider his odd behaviour to be a case of social awkwardness, until a horrifying secret from their 20-year past begins to emerge.
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"Where The Gift toys with our expectations is in its refusal to align itself with any one character or to manufacture obvious heroes and villains."
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Variety
Variety"Will have you triple-locking the doors and rushing to pull the curtains."
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Time Out
Time Out"A merciless critique of an amoral corporate culture in which the ends justify the means, and lying and cheating are O.K., as long as they're not found out."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The debutant director applies himself with the same quiet assurance and attention to detail he’s displayed in his acting projects."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Edgerton's talent as an actor has been evident for a while, but The Gift announces him as a genuine triple threat."
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Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald"A disturbing drama that twists its outsider-from-hell story into something more unique and unexpected than its marketing campaign might imply."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"Joel Edgerton’s feature-length directorial debut is a pleasant — or pleasantly unpleasant — surprise..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"There's nothing overtly flashy about Edgerton's direction, but he crafts some nerve-jolting scares."
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FilmInk
FilmInk"This resourceful and edgy thriller marks another string in the talented Edgerton's bow."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineThe Gift (2015) | Details
- Rating
- 15, strong language, threat
- Runtime
- 108
- Genre
- Thriller
- Country of origin
- USA, Australia
