"The Ultimate Gift" takes the viewer through Jason's incredible journey to gain his grandfather Red's vast inheritancethrough a series of challenges, or as Red puts it "gifts." Yet, the true meaning of these gifts are meant for Jason to experience every step of the way. Well today I definitely got my money's worth. A lot of his change is motivated by the leukemic girl, Emily, and her mother, Alexia. When a possible 'future' bequest is mentioned Jason's curiosity takes hold long enough to take first class seat (at least he thought it was first class) to Texas to pick up the secret $$$$$$ bequest. Which of us has never attended a birthday party for a 4 year old where misguided aunts, uncles and parents lavish toy upon toy on a child, reaching the child the worst values, receive a toy now, another of greater value in 5 minutes, put aside the first one now. his life. It has a good cast list and the plot is interesting - but full-on film-making it ain't. After the meeting finishes, the Jason Stevens character privately learns that his deceased grandfather Howard "Red" Stevens willed "The "Ultimate Gift" to him! Show it in your home to your kids and grandkids, and the neighbors kids then take it to church and show it to the kids there. Much of the acting was stiff. The scene simply showed him doing the job. Jason's old life had no purpose, but from gaining these new gifts, he helped others and learned to care. He's taken hostage and grows a huge beard. Directed by Michael O. Sajbel Writing Credits ( WGA) Cast (in credits order) complete, awaiting verification Produced by Music by Mark McKenzie Cinematography by Brian Baugh . Red dangles a prize before his grandson, saying that if he does as he's told, he'll eventually possess "the ultimate gift." But the movie's just part of the story I think. Yee gads! I cannot believe some of the critical comments here. Okay, my title sounds a little extravagant. She is delightful. [8], The New York Times' reviewer said, "Reeking of self-righteousness and moral reprimand, [the movie] is a hairball of good-for-you filmmaking.. [T]he movie's messages are methodically hammered home. Each assignment is centered around a "gift". Dont we have to suppose, that there were all killed - especially, after the bandits got angry after the successful flight of the Gringo and his friend? When Jason takes his girlfriend out for an expensive dinner and his credit card is denied he assumes, as any of us would, that there was a glitch. The website's critical consensus reads, "Though The Ultimate Gift avoids religious speechifying like other Fox Faith films, it's dramatically inert with flat direction. The Ultimate Gift is based on one-time Olympic weightlifter Jim Stovall's book. If you are with someone who recently lost a loved one, this may be a difficult movie to watch - especially and adult who has lost a child. I would have no problem recommending both. Summary:The Ultimate Gift is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael O. Sajbel from a screenplay written by Cheryl McKay, which is based on the best selling See Details 10.Film / The Ultimate Gift - TV Tropes Author:tvtropes.org Post date:22 yesterday Rating:1(378 reviews) Highest rating:4 Low rated:1 Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. That's all I can really sayif you like drama/chick flicks with a somewhat good moral, you might check this one out. Jason looks right of Hamilton, but Miss Hastings is left of Hamilton, meaning Jason has asked his question to an empty chair and a blank wall. Without ever watching it, you might not know how good it is. An odd segment near the end of the film finds Hamilton showing Jason a videotape that includes images of him stealing public plants, stealing coins and panhandling. Even the one genuine performance was lost in this disjointed production. There was little chemistry between the couple and although I liked Emily, her dialogue was insufferable and so badly written Some of the information I knew, such as the obvious fact that you need money to be a millionaire, but some information, such as millionaires not owning big luxury items, surprised me. Jason started alone but on the way he meets a bunch of individuals who give him valuable lessons of life. There are lots of surprises for the Stevens' family and board of trustees during that epic meeting where the will is read! In an intense sequence, Jason is manhandled and blindfolded by them, and he thinks he is going to be killed. I also learned that you can't always have what you want. Bottom line is this: the only way you might find this movie entertaining is if you fit into on of three categories. Butthis movie is one of the worst pieces of garbage I've ever seen. Big thanks to Fox Faith for getting it to the multiplex. That is probably the only way it would really be worth the watch. The introduction is a reflection of Emily's funeral. An example of how the movie missed on depth and emotion was the early scene with Jason Stevens setting fence posts. show more content, He experienced it when he realized he couldnt do this by himself. I enjoyed reading about this movie in others' comments. Uplifting and positive, though sometimes predictable, The Ultimate Gift is the story of how one young man learns to live his life in a valuable, unselfish way. In today's world, the pursuit of happiness for many is the chase for wealth, yet many rich people also find happiness alluding. This is the movie that would remind you two movies with similar dramatic situation: The Million Pound Note (1954) and Trading Places (1983). Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. (United States), FoxFaithMovies.com - Former Official Distributor's Page for the film. It comes with the gift of work gift of money gift of friends gift of learning gift of problems gift of family gift of laughter gift of dreams gift of giving gift of gratitude gift of a day and ultimately the gift of love. This movie was exceptional. If you didn't get the message about what the lessons were (what, were you getting more popcorn? Usually its wine. I can't believe the remarkably high average vote! Samara's other friend catches Emily giving Zoey her number and then later tells Samara . We are starting to go again with Fireproof, Courageous, The Help, etc. (There are supposed to be 12 gifts, like the labors of Hercules, but I couldn't find that many.) I think that the main thing that is illustrated by his use of putting his feeling in his chara during his childhood and adolescence by trying his hardest to been seen as he is, a smart, Thomas J. Stanley, Ph.D. and William D. Danko, Ph.D. wrote The Millionaire Next Door, which is a highly informative book about what it takes to become wealthy. It quickly gets worse. Well,there may be a 1000 reviews on this title about this movie.So, I am gonna stop being a clich' and tell you what this movie exactly did to me. Please recommend to friends. It's inspirational, but the inspiration is to help other people and form stronger relationships, and it's hard to argue with that. All rights reserved. Brian Dennehy is very funny, and James Garner is wonderful as well. If you have an ounce of intelligence, avoid this film like the plague ! Thats what makes learning a gift). 6.Calmed me down. And it is backed by a host of for-profit, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations that, as The Ultimate Gift Web site puts it, are "helping to ensure that this story is told to as many audiences as possible." Little known Drew Fuller stars as Jason, the spoiled, unappreciative grandson of the recently departed billionaire James Garner. Laughter every now and again makes a person more relaxed and more open to what other people say like when they tell jokes they may not make sense to you so you ask why to the person that tells it, its also a leisurelier way to understand people more. Wealth, wealth, wealth. Some people are born into wonderful families. In a matter of minutes I was completely immersed in the plot and invested in the characters of the story. However it was a good movie. All in all a bad movie. Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. His long time gold digging girlfriend should have little choice but to pay the bill. There was a lot of sentiment and some tears. We average 10 movies a month on Netflixwe are also good people, and are spiritual sorts. Watch this movie! But I must say that this film actually did make me laugh here and cry there! As she battled tax scandal, family secrets, and class separation.. Jason ends up finding Alexia's purse in the park, and upon returning the purse he finds out that Emily has cancer. This movie is not terribly made, it has a substantial budget and perfectly good sets and camera work. The rest of the movie shows just that, Jason trying to successfully complete his deceased grandfather's list of commands and the consequent changes and relationships that journey brings him. Gratitude was very significant because it shows that you are truly grateful for something someone has done for you or given to you so they know that you will remember it. The continuity was horrible. It's more than a "must see" movie, it's an "I want to do better" movie. But, as with all fables, it is the struggle that matters, not the circumstance, and what this movie shows is the very real struggle of all young men to find meaning in and a purpose for their lives. So that plot-line was very thin. What were some of the principles/characteristics that Jason said define friendship? Even the cinematography was something that you see done better on an episode of "Mythbusters!" And that money can be used to make life more for others. As the self-absorbed grandson of billionaire oil baron Red Stevens, Jason Stevens lacks nothingexcept purpose. It tries to be more epic than it probably should be, while leaving the viewer with a mixture of emotions. I don't know why but directors simply seem to make dull faith based movies. Who love each other, that love me. Nuanced and detailed, his performance is the film's only convincing element. However, the end was somewhat surprising, because of the dynamic change that the main character went through. Taking the gold from Jason's hand,director Michael O. Sajbel & cinematographer Brian Baugh give the title a golden shine which glows in a bright amber with each self-discovered "gift" of Jason. Stereotypical representations of rich people and homeless people. . There was nothing about this film that I would recommend to the average person who doesn't fit into one of those categories. Jason a self centered person who has no respect for himself or his family. Maybe someone who could relate to the characters in the film would find the movie to be a more touching experience. Our family stopped going to the movies about 10 years ago because the poor quality of family movies. (Younger kids will probably be bored). This is partly because it related so well to the spiritual stories I was studying at the time in the tarot and the hero's journey myth. Subject matters include death - so be careful with who you encourage to watch this. Orang-orang yang berniat untuk berlibur di Puncak bukannya merasa senang malah merasa stres di jalan. Brian Wright Copyright 2008. All his life, he only reviewed things and never gave. I know it will touch the heart of all who watch it and give hope to everyone out their that a persons heart can really change when love, which is given to us by God because He first loved us, is practiced and felt in our lives. But mysteriously, he has a special message, on DVD, for his grandson Jason (Drew Fuller). But I have to agree to all those people, you gave this stuff only one point and cant believe the high voting for this kindergarden-play. Jason, by the way, is the ultimate rich-kid, lazy, shallow brat. From that point, he tries his best to help Emily have a great life while it lasts, and Emily encourages a romance between Jason and her mother. Who does Jason hope to create a lasting friendship with. Unimaginative and hardly something that deserves even a spotlight. It is very moving, teaching the values of life, other than money. Although the film could be in danger of being over sentimental and corny I did not find it so, I believe it delivered the messages in a simple and understated way that made them believable. It's fitting to contrast cinematic dramas such as these with what I decried in so much modern fare with my previous review of Dark Knight. Drew Fuller plays the lead Jason and to be honest, the moment I saw him was like "isn't that Chris Halliwell from the television series Charmed" because I have to be honest after Charmed I don't remember seeing Drew anywhere else. Jason also hits a hospital wall in frustration after Emily dies and tosses his cell phone onto the sidewalk when it quits working. On his return after completing the first task, everything he values is suddenly taken away from him his luxury apartment, his restored muscle car, and all his money and he is left homeless. Emily a little girl with a rare form of cancer. He goes to Houston, and then to a ranch owned by Red's friend, Bill, who puts him to work digging, and string, fence posts. Every filmmaker on the planet has a purpose for his project and has a message to communicate. I cannot think of a better gift. Because he used the $100,000,000 to yep others he is rewarded with $2,000,000,000 as his final gift. I did not give it a 10 because there were a few choppy parts that could of transitioned better. In my showing of the film people where laughing and crying the whole way through, Highly recommended. I know, I know, it sounds a little corny and saccharin. Themen through a. Hamilton at the first of every month to receive an element. I'm going on the Hollywood Stock Exchange now and double down. We are to believe that Grand Daddy has spent weeks, months or longer fine tuning his plan to transform Jason by a variety of clever non-money 'gifts.' The story is one we've seen beforeif you've seen the previews you could likely predict the outcome of this movie. There are plenty of other movies that better handle the issues tackled in The Ultimate Gift. laughter and love. The friend who recommended this film likes sentimental slop so I should have known better, but after reading quite a few comments here on IMDb, I thought it sounded a cut about "Tuesdays With Morrie". This would not be a problem, but it seems to go in a out of moods and genres non-stop. Purple Watercolor Digital Funeral Invitation Digital Funeral Announcement Electronic Funeral Invite For Women Memorial Service Evite Memorial Service Purple Watercolor Evite. At Reds funeral, a pastor alludes to the old mans faith when he quotes Psalm 116:15: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Another funeral quote from British writer Malcolm Muggeridge applies to Jasons journey: Every happening, great or small, is a parable by which God speaks to us. His spoiled, money-hungry girlfriend replaces him, he argues with a bum (Tom Conder), and he meets adorable 10-year-old mini-Goth girl Emily (Abigail Breslin), who, along with her mother, teach Jason his greatest lessons. At this point, it's safe to say that "The Ultimate Gift" is among the best in Christian films on the market today. It isn't perfect (but which movie is??) Her mother, Alexia, played by Ali Hillis. Jadi mau lampu menyala seterang apa pun mata saya tetap bakal gelap dan itu tentu akan memudahkan saya untuk mengantarkan mata saya menuju fase merem yang sempurna. Another in the series of Christian message films, this one based on Jim Stovall's best selling book of the same name. We were given the DVD by my parents. Snappy lines, stellar performances, Capra classic. By what name was The Ultimate Gift (2006) officially released in India in English? Why is everything shrouded in secrecy? Unable to stop the high life from being taken away from him, Drew Fuller gives a great performance as Jason,thanks to Fuller clearly enjoying himself in Jason's sulk,which Fuller chips away to reveal something wonderfully sincere,as Jason unwraps the ultimate gift. The Ultimate Gift, a drama directed by Michael O. Sajbel and released in 2006, tells the story of a thoroughly spoiled and rebellious man Jason, whose dying grandfather decides to put him through a series of obstacles, leading to what he calls 'the ultimate gift'. 2401 Lake Park Drive SE Smyrna, GA 30080 404-920-7430 | editor@georgiabulletin.org webmaster@archatl.com. His grandfather, through a series of video messages, reveals to Jason that he has left him what he calls the "ultimate gift", but Jason must first complete a series of tasks to show his worthiness. The Thirteenth Gift: The gift of entertainment, One of the most heart warming gripping movies I've ever seen, Made me think of my Dad - in a very good way, One of the best, cleanest, and educational movies shown in a long time. Sitting in the hospital chapel in front of a statue of Jesus with outstretched arms, she asks Jason, I wonder if He takes advance orders for my place. Long estranged from his grandfather, Jason is certainly put out by the tests he is forced to endure for his unknown share of the estate. A farmer has 19 sheep All but 7 die How many are left? The movie was funded by a financial group with the intension of busting customer patronage which actually worked for them. They almost NEVER watch movies, but they liked this one. If I threw these all in a basket like they use to pick Bingo tiles, the sequence might get jumbled a little, but as the movie played out, it seemed almost like the moments were drawn out just like the Bingo basket. My wife and I enjoyed this movie very much. In 2005, a press release from the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy stated that the organization would be creating an affiliation with The Ultimate Gift Experience to use the story of The Ultimate Gift to promote philanthropy in North Americas not-for-profit health care institutions., Its easy to see why so many groups and companies are rallying around a film such as this one, as it eloquently promotes selfless giving. One assignment takes Jason to a poor Ecuadorian village where his grandfather had a library built. The art of life is to get the message., Emily seems to understand that message. The story plays out as a mystery. Jason tries his best to help Emily have a great life while it lasts whilst Emily also encourages a romance between Jason and her mother. He tells Emily that he was detained. Then he asks her and her what the ultimate gift is and she says it;s health. The plots revolved around discoveries in people's lives we can easily relate to, leading us to reflect on what values we hold dear. Who was the 4th and final person Jason learned a lesson from? Touching performances by Abigail Breslin (Little Miss Sunshine) and other seasoned actors such as Drew Fuller, James Garner, Brian Dennehy, and Lee Merriwether will hopefully take this movie to the Oscars! This movie is sweet, if a bit slow. Yes, the plot is predictable, and yes, the tenor of the piece borders on soap opera at times, but the end result is an examination of life that is told with enough fine humor and realistic dialog that it works. There are a lot of similarities in families that do not have money. My dream. I long for a good solid movie of this genre that is a 10. Coming from the newly spawned Fox Faith department of Fox Entertainment, this film has decent Christian messages and undertones. Paraphrasing David White, with movies.go.com, this film most resembles a two hour Thanksgiving special episode of 7th Heaven. He experienced it when he realized he couldn't do this by himself. Inconsiderate and uncaring, he shows up to his grandfather's funeral unfashionably late and in a roaring hot rod. Jason a reckless young man sets in pursuit for the ultimate gift which his late grandfather had promised in his will. When we can learn from our own problems we begin to deal with life. It didn't have a real "message" as other much as other Christian movies I've seen recently. I love that child! B. drill press This is a family, Christmas, feel-good tear jerker. It stars Drew Fuller, Ali Hillis, Bill Cobbs, Abigail Breslin, Brian Dennehy, and James Garner in his final live action film appearance. He uses it to create a state-of-the-art medical facility for families experiencing severe health challenges. The movies strong stewardship message implies that he has become someone wholl use his resources to benefit othersand that viewers should go and do likewise. www.lagsreviews.com. Your privacy is important to us. Not pretending to be anything but what it is, just know this is a message film and one designed to get us to look at ourselves. All of the performances in this film were rock solid. If we all were this sacrificial, the work would indeed be a better place. As Jason works through these twelve gifts in twelve months he comes to see Red Stevens as more than a dead billionaire. When Jason goes to see her again. If you could witness one event past, present, or future, what would it be? Per Gus instructions, Jason finds himself digging fence-post holes in the middle of nowhere. However, Jason soon realizes that the old man is trying to teach him not only how to be a successful businessman, but also a good person. Drew Fuller (Black Sash, Charmed, and Army Wives) was brilliant I think that he really showed his range in the film. They went to Texas and Emily said it was the perfect day another gift. The angles and pans failed to inspire me as they should. Here is a video from the movie the ultimate gift. More than that, fifteen minutes of movie passed by and simply NOTHING happened till that; there was absolutely nothing entertaining or engaging to let the spectator curious or anything. It is a great way to teach your children the importance of each of these gifts within your life and their life. So, this filthy rich bastard is made to dig post holes on a ranch and find one true friend, which he finds in little Abigail Breslin who is dying of leukemia. why???? Hamilton being informed of the death of his long-time friend and colleague Howard Red Stevens James GarnerAt the reading of his will Jason Reds grandson learns that his grandfather has a gift for him the ultimate gift but only if he can complete a. On a scale of 1 to 10, The Ultimate Gift, rates a: Avoid at all costs.we finally found something that makes Patch Adams look like a deep work of art! There's also a site www.onceuponafamily.com that has a great program to further reinforce The Ultimate Gift and really 'brings the movie to life' with a program of projects (activities) that help you and your family discover all of the gifts and live them on an ongoing basis As a sidebar, they have a cool kit not associated with the movie called 'Dates with Dad' that looks like a great tool to assist in building a relationship with my girls. This could be partially attributed to Joe Fuller's less than stellar acting, but primarily, the culprit is the character himself. It is difficult to feel any sympathy for someone who has had everything handed to them. That night, Jason is seen sitting on a bench in the park, when Alexia joins him. There are not too many millionaires because people are not willing to change their lifestyles to accumulate, the things beyond his surrounding. We would buy this movie, it's that good. It's a Christmas movie. Red has just died and the will is read by Red's longtime partner and lawyer Ted (Bill Cobbs) and his devoted assistant Miss Hastings (Lee Meriwether): the family is outraged at the results of Red's division of his fortune and the one person who is left to learn of the will's content is Red's egocentric grandson Jason (Drew Fuller). Jason dream was Emily's home. Stupid stuff like that! But the film doesn't show us how and why and when they fall in love. This awkward set-up typifies the problems with this script. With the help (and patience) of his new friends, Jason discovers theres more to life than money. The movie made me feel good. Jason and Alexias growing love never moves beyond a couple of kisses. However, it is right on target with it's main objective and that is to drive home these critical lessons that are guaranteed to improve your life. "[9] Christianity Today felt the film warranted 3.5 out of 4 stars and called it "lovingly crafted but never manages to build up much mystery, suspense, tension, or narrative steam. People need to learn how to make a living by themselves. You can replace your current team of trust and estate planning lawyers! Along the way, he befriends a little girl suffering from leukemia and her mother; again, even though their friendship gets off to a rocky start, they overcome these obstacles to become a part of each others lives, as expected. When Red Stevens opened the library, he told the librarians "Books don't do any good when they're? Jason, in particular, has a glass at hand quite often. Other tests await when Jason returnseach designed by his grandfather to teach the value of work, money, family, friendship and gratitude, among other things. Now THE ULTIMATE GIFT comes to the screen/DVD and before making the groaning judgment that here is yet another insipid little tale about learning life's lessons and gaining some spirituality in the process, try watching this two hour traversal of well acted and well scripted (Cheryl McKay) and well directed (Michael O. Sajbel) input. He calls up Bill and asks him to send a jet. But this is a movie site, not a political site so the bottom line is that this movie was BAD! Dreams. Watched with our 3 kids: 16, 13, and 10 - and all of us enjoyed it. A very unlikable young man is awakened by his boss using a cattle prod, left without resources to fend for himself on the streets, and is captured, beaten, and threatened with death by drunken drug dealers. Through all these events, he gained the most important gift, the gift of love. And while partner support can sometimes gum up the works, as it were, what the film says is more important than who says it. As for content, language concerns in this PG film are sparse and its few sexual themes are subtleand generally used to good purpose. By hard work and struggling to make money on the streets, Jason learned the gift of labor. I have seen a lot of movies with different plots themes and meanings but the The Ultimate Gift film by stood out among the others. Life is about love. Also, the film might seem a little hypocritical as it spends a lot of time attempting to prove that money only does good when given away to the poor (otherwise it just corrupts a person), yet at the end Jason still ends up gaining billions of dollars from his grandfather and not being unhappy with it. IF this had been a movie with a christian message, the "young man" would have been obliged to do everything, to free the other prisoners: He had already knocked out one guard, he could have taken his weapon and he could have tried to free the other hostages (even if it would have cost his live, Jesus etc. The plot, acting and story were amazing. Perhaps they were trying to "kill" the movie in its first week due to low sales by purposely keeping it off the marquee. Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer OFM Conv. I encourage anyone taking the time to read my comments to seek out this film. Not that being "Christian" means that a movie has to be bad - it just usually seems to be the case. Hamilton at the first of every month to receive an element. With the exception of cleavage and a suggestive woman, it was a clean movie. You try to help someone fulfill it or live your own one. So if you're a non-believer this might seem Christian but it totally misses the mark as an evangelistic movie. 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