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All member reviews for The Ultimate Gift

Dr3w
adult
 
Not A Religious Movie
Common Sense Media gets it all wrong, yet again. Ok, so this film has some religious overtones. But it's not all about a spoiled rich kid getting religion. The main character never becomes a Christian or even shows any signs of being religious. This is a story about a selfish immature playboy finally coming to realize what the truly important things in life are. This film celebrates hard-work, friendship, family, generosity and treats religion respectfully, but this is not a religious film. I love this movie, honestly. I've seen it close to five times now, and it still has the power to make me laugh and cry. Abigail Breslin is soooo cute as usual playing her part with wit and dramatic talent. The other performers, many of whom are not well-known, are excellent as well. This is a first-class production and doesn't suffer at all from its relatively low budget. There are a few content issues with this film, but for the most part I think parents can talk them through with their kids. There is some implied cursing (characters use screw and BS to stand in for the real curse words), an implied sexual relationship between the main character and his girlfriend (who wears fairly low-cut outfits), and some brief violence, but overall these are not glorified by the film and I think that parents can talk through these issues with their kids. Don't listen to Common Sense Media when they give this film only two stars for quality and describe it as a film where "Spoiled, vapid rich boy gets religion." There is so much more to it than that. This is a really good movie, and I highly recommend it.

mvmacd
teen, 16 years old
 
I liked it
Watched it 2(+) times! :-) good movie

 
A Great Movie for The Whole Family, With Kids 10+
Fantastic movie! In addition to having a powerful core message, it tells a great story. Yes, it has some emotional parts, but they're good emotional parts. Our 5 kids range from 11 to 14, and they all thoroughly enjoyed it. It's the kind of movie that you can watch more than once and still get something out of it. Enjoyed the soundtrack as well.

111
adult
 
Life is better when given away. Easily forgotten & new news for many.
Encouraging, challenging, entertaining, heart wrenching… all effectively challenge the thinking of any honest person, to live with eternal perspective, rather than mostly self-indulgence. I wouldn’t call it a “Christian” film, though many offended by its Judeo Christian morals, do call it that. It does not proclaim Christ as savior and King. It does, however, demonstrate, some of the quality of life that often results from living life as frequently according to God’s moral law as possible. A fantastic film, pointing us in a good and meaningful direction.

Movie#1
teen, 13 years old
 
i got teary
Its a really sweet but sad movie. Its sad at the end because the little girl dies. This is a good movie for the family.

lioness57
educator and parent of 13 and 18 year old
 

 
Bring The Tissue
I know many critics "laughed" this movie off as being too "sentimental." But, we need more movies like this. We need more movies with positive and uplifting messages, even in the face of adversity. I liked this movie. The editing was a little rough around the edges but it was still a great story.

 
A great movie for anyone
This is a heartwarming story that not only I enjoyed but so did my 11 year old son. A tear jerker with a good message.

expert_reviewer
teen, 16 years old
 
Very Very Very Good Movie
It's about a spoiled young adult that learns a lesson. There is alittle kissing and relationship talk. A short shooting scene and arguing. But this is a good movie with a good message in it all family's should see this movie.

Phraunt
parent
 

 
great life lessons for kids of all ages
This is a great movie. With all the crime, magic movies, witch and warlock movies it is refreshing to see real life lessons for kids and adults. Very entertaining and good impact. Makes you want better for yourself and others including giving your kids the 12 life lessons. I would buy this movie.

Musicgirl101
kid, 12 years old
 
Awesome
I LOVED THIS!

 
Great, sentimental movie! with a good message!
AWESOME!!!! Loved it..*pletely!

LallyKn
teen, 16 years old
 
Thist movie it's amazing. <3

reveiwer123987
kid, 13 years old
 
Great for most ages
This is a great movie that I got for Christmas.

MikaylaaMadisonn
teen, 16 years old
 
This is a wonderful, heartwarming movie about not being selfesh and treating eachother with kindness!