The Ultimate Gift
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Movie Reviews of The Ultimate Gift
Movie Review: "Learning is a gift,even if pain is your teacher"
Summary: 5 Stars
The quote above is from the movie The Ultimate Gift, and what a truly uplifting movie it is. Though I feared it would be more of a preachy sort of film, it really is more a movie about learning the lessons in life that make one a better person.
The lead role is played by Drew Fuller, whose character Jason Stevens, is a typical rich spoilt brat whose late grandfather, Red Stevens [James Garner] leaves a series of 12 "gifts" [more like life lessons] that he needs to complete satisfactorily before being rewarded with the ultimate gift.Overseeing the mission is the executor of Red's estate [played marvelously by Bill Cobbs] & his helpful assistant [Lee Meriwether].
Jason's quest is fraught with hard work, obstacles, even danger - and along the way he meets some interesting characters, such as the hard-working cattle rancher Gus [Brian Dennehy], the charming & witty Emily[ Abigail Breslin], and the lovely Alexia [Ali Hillis]. The storyline is simple enough, but is told well, and we the viewers get to learn along with Jason as he learns the 12 gifts - of work, money, problems, friends, giving, family, gratitude, learning, laughter, the gift of a day, dreams, and of course, love.
A heart-warming movie that uplifts and persuades one to examine one's priorities in life.
Movie Review: The Ultimate Gift is an inspirational movie for all ages
Summary: 5 Stars
I did not expect to fall in love with this movie or cry my eyes out at the end. This is a movie anyone can watch with anyone of any age and is a great family film.
Drew Fuller (Jason) does a fantastic job as a young rich man just coasting through life on his family's money. His grandfather (James Garner) however, sees potential in Jason and decides leave him an unusual legacy - twelve tasks that form The Ultimate Gift.
These tasks are really virtues that Jason in the beginning, tries to skirt or just get through to get his inheritance. But as he progresses through each task/virtue, he sees a world beyond his penthouse and begins to connect with people and events that shake him to his core.
What is really endearing about this film is that there are elders and a young girl (fighting for her life) reaching out to help Jason find his way in life. Some of the help comes in advice, but most of it comes from Jason using his intuition to help others.
This film is very emotional and remniscent of the Touched by an Angel series. Only the angels in this story are every day people trying to find their way in life.
I highly recommend this film for family viewing and for church group viewing. It is a remarkable movie, beautifully done.
Movie Review: A new Family Holdiay Tradition
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a heart-felt message about the Holiday season and how wonderful it can be to put the needs of others above your own. It is filled with life lessons and moral building examples for children as well as adults. Hey, I am a man that would rather sit down and watch football or baseball than watch a mushy movie. I thought it was going to be some chick-flick my wife was going to force me to suffer through. It turned out to be one of my top 3 Christmas Movies I watch EVERY year with my little girl.
Pay no attention to the drama queen reviewers that give this movie one star because it "lacks the realism" found in a real hospital or because it doesn't follow the book exactly. IT IS NOT AN EPISODE OF ER. It's a Christmas Movie. Plus, I HATE when people read a book, then watch a movie, and if it deviates one bit from the book, then they feel as though they have somehow been cheated. GET A LIFE. It does a great job of achieving what it was meant to do; stir emotions in all of us, deliver a well-needed message of brotherly love, and most of all ENTERTAIN. Do yourself a favor, buy the movie, pile up on the couch with someone you love, and enjoy. Just don't forget the tissues, as this one will get to you(but in a good way).
Movie Review: THE ULTIMATE LESSONS
Summary: 5 Stars
The overall acting was great and convincing. I appreciate the priceless practical values of hard work, family, and money that this movie teaches about. There is nothing wrong about having an affluent lifestyle but do not be parasitical on your family and society. I have known some rich parents who allow their children to be professional college students who earn degree after degree without getting a job or contributing to the family's fortune. One case I heard about is that one grownup child sold his deceased rich mom's expensive burial plot and exchange it for a cheaper one to bury her in it. Surprisingly, some wealthy young persons sell drugs which can be seen in the book titled Dorm Room Dealers: Drugs and the Privileges of Race and Class. Enormous sense of entitlement in life can lead to an insatiable greed for money where no natural familial affection can thrive. It can take one generation to build a fortune and one generation to dismantle it. In relation to estate and legacy planning, I highly recommend this dvd for all families especially those who are wealthy because it can save them money, grief, disappointment and pain from their heirs if they actively apply the lessons in this movie.Movie Review: A Great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
'The Ultimate Gift' is a great movie based upon a terrific book. I highly recommend both.
I read the book several months ago and found it to be amazing. I normally don't watch a lot of movies these days. In this case, I'm glad that I did. It is superb.
Whereas the focus of so much attention these days is on materialism, money, and 'stuff', this movie explores other areas that are much more important. It is centered around the will of billionaire Red Stevens (James Garner). He had spent his entire life providing every material pleasure desired by his much coddled relatives. He had concluded that most of them were too shallow to concern themselves with anything but money and things. He had a bit of hope for something more in his grandson, Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller). Rather than just giving him money or other assets, he decides to give him 'The Ultimate Gift'.
There are numerous pearls of wisdom in this movie that many know but some have never learned. Two of these are 'The Gift of Work' and 'The Gift of Problems'.
I would recommend this movie to anyone. Read the book, watch the movie, and enjoy.