Family ties are important. It doesn’t matter if you’re a mom, dad, grandparent, son, daughter, niece, nephew, aunt or uncle, or even if you are not related but claimed as a member of the family anyway, like my “spare daughter.” She’s my daughter’s BFF and has spent time at our house since she was eight years old. Sometimes family can exasperate or annoy me, but I always love them. When I see a movie about family ties that tugs at my heartstrings, like Gifted, which opened in theaters on April 7th, I have to share it.
Gifted is the story of a Frank Adler, played by Chris Evans, a single man raising a niece, Mary, played by Mckenna Grace, who happens to be a child prodigy, in a coastal town in Florida. Frank wants Mary to have a normal childhood and school life, but his mother, Evelyn, played by Lindsay Duncan, has different ideas. She has learned about Mary’s mathematical abilities and plans to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary’s teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well.
Of course, there has to be wise counsel and a little romance. Roberta, played by Octavia Spencer, is Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend. Bonnie, played by Jenny Slate, is Mary’s teacher. Her concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle.
Chris Evans, when asked to describe the movie in three words, said “family, heartfelt and humor.” Adding, “I don’t know if it can be summed up in three words. There’s a lot going on.” In other words, be sure to bring those tissues with you when you go to the theater! Just the lines, “You wanted me before I was smart,” is enough to bring on the tears.
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Have you seen Gifted yet?
I saw a trailer for this movie the other day, and I have to say it looks fab! I can’t wait to see it 🙂
This movie looks so good! I can’t wait to see it in theaters with my hubby.
I want to see this! YES, it is true that every member of the family plays an important role… My kids look up to my brothers like they’re super heroes and hang on every word they say : ) family is everything!
Looks good, it will be interesting to see Chris Evans do something other than a superhero.
Ooooo now this looks like one awesome movie!!! I will have to make this a date night with hubby!!!
I am looking forward to this movie. I like Chris Evans and this plot hits home!
This looks like a wonderful movie! I have not heard of it before, well, I have heard the name of it, but now after seeing the trailer, I would love to watch it! It is an interesting story – what do you do when you have a gifted child, and you want the best for them, but what is this best – how exactly do you define it?
I am really looking forward to seeing this movie with my daughter. I think it sounds like a sweet movie with a positive message.
I saw the trailer for this when I went to the movies the other day when I saw Beauty & the Beast! It looks SO good and that little girl seems so smart and delightful–they showed her interview about the movie and I thought it was adorable!
We haven’t seen the movie yet, but soon we will. Bet this is a heartwarming film. And I am excited to see Chris Evans in a different role – not a superhero for a change. 🙂
I’m so excited to see this movie with my family. I love entertainment that is apporipriate for everyone to watch.
Sounds like a great tug at the heart strings kind of movie. Plus Chris Evans, swooooon!
I’ve been hearing more and more about this movie. I really want to go see it now. And not just because Chris Evans is sexy, lol. It seems like a genuinely good story.
I. Can’t. Wait. For. This. I sure hope it’s as good as I think it’s going to be!
They need to hand out fans with this movie. Such a stud raising a kid…they’re killing it, XD
This movie….wow! I think they’re going to make an impression with it.
I have wanted to see this movie since the first trailer. My husband especially wants to see it because he likes Chris Evans from being in the Captain America movies.
We could use a heartfelt movie around here! This sounds so adorable. A little romance with a whole lot of sweetness.
I am looking forward to seeing this movie. I am happy to see a movie I am comfortable taking my teen daughter to see.
I keep hearing amazing reviews on this film. I am intrigued to watch it interesting storyline!
This looks like such a good movie! I would love to check it out with my family!
It looks like a good movie to watch with a girlfriend. I’m definitely going to see this movie!
I’ve never heard of this movie before but it looks like a good one. I am a sucker for the ones that pull on your heart strings like this!
Gifted is one movie I can not wait to see with the family and my niece’s kids. It is such an inspiring movie .I love the movies that not only are entertaining but also show life lessons. Thanks for sharing a great review.
I am going to watch Gifted. No more prodding required. I have to check if it has already a schedule at our local theater. So excited!
I like Chris Evans and had heard he was doing something different. But I didn’t know what. I will have to check out this movie now.
I’ve been hearing a lot of great things about this movie. I am super excited to see this. I like Chris Evans.
I’ve heard so many great things about this movie. I also love Octavia Spencer so I will be watching for sure. With my tissue and cocktail and drag my gals along.
I keep hearing loads about this movie. I would love to take a peek at it and see if its something I’d enjoy. Looks like it might just be up my alley!
I’ve never heard of this movie before, but after reading what you wrote, I definitely want to see it. It looks like such a heartwarming and interesting film. I’ll check it out. Thanks for sharing!
I am so excited to go see this movie. I have been watching the trailers for it every day.
Gifted looks like one of those movies that will capture my attention and allow me to have major emotions watching it. I am in to watch it, I must see it!
I haven’t seen it yet. I was going to go with a girlfriend, but our plans didn’t work out. Now it’s back on my radar!
I really want to see this movie now. I hope we can all go as a family and see it because there is not too much family movies.out there.
This movie looks really good. I definitely want to see it.
I really want to see this movie. I can see where parents might want to push their kids in directions where they are gifted, but I also think it’s important to let kids be kids because you only have one childhood
This movie sounds wonderful! Somewhat tugging at heart strings but also funny!
We just got a new big screen – can’t wait to rent this one!
I think this looks awesome! We haven’t been out to see a movie in a while. Perhaps a date night is in order 🙂
I want to see this movie! I love Chris Evans but this movie looks so good anyway! I can’t wait.
This movie looks SO good. I can’t wait to see it!
This is going to be so good! I love movies like this that focus on the power of love and family.
Every time I see the trailer for this movie, I get all teary eyed. I think this is going to be an excellent film.
I am so excited to see this movie! Chris Evans is an excellent actor, and the trailers alone are giving me all the feels.
We saw a preview for this and it looked so good! And not just because Chris Evans is amazing (and from our home state lol).
I want to see this movie SO bad. It looks great. I am going to have to make a date with myself and go see it.
I saw a preview for this movie the other day and it looks so good! I can’t wait to get out and see this one.