(United States), FoxFaithMovies.com - Former Official Distributor's Page for the film. 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. The story was nice to an extent, Jason became a better man at the end of the movie. And we all need that, especially nowGrady Harp. But I must say that this film actually did make me laugh here and cry there! 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. Many of them are, but not the Ultimate Gift. Oh my gosh, I loved this movie. Her mother, Alexia, played by Ali Hillis. The characters in The Ultimate Gift are at times stereotypicalgruff but loving grandfather, cranky lawyer, misguided youthbut strong performances make them enjoyable and realistic. I am so glad I did! He had to work for what he wanted instead of just having it handed to him. But the film doesn't show us how and why and when they fall in love. It was such a beautiful and heart worming story and Fuller and Breslin are fantastic together. True, he doesn't see it through, but even so I felt so let down by Jason's behaviour at that point that this movie ultimately comes across as mediocre. He calls up Bill and asks him to send a jet. When he tries to see where his father was killed, he is kidnapped himself. Lots of butterflies. But she also tearfully admits, I think theres something basically unfair about a person dying. Jason reassures her, You know, I dont know much about God or Jesus, but I can promise you that those arms are meant for you.. How many tasks are there? Spoiler alert: A little girl with leukemia, in whom the audience is heavily-invested, dies off camera. I watched this movie with my 80 year old mother who LOVED it and is far less critical than I but I have ONE QUESTION as I write this.. Emily was at Reds FUNERAL.. He learned that money wasnt always there when he needed it and that money is earned through hard work and dedication to your job, also relating to value in work. Yet it ended with a great beginning for me as I went home thinking about. They were all perfect in their given roles. When his rich grandfather, Howard "Red" Stevens, dies, Jason does not expect to inherit anything from his multi-billion-dollar estate. He just ignored her. First, Jason fails to turn right around and head home as we would expect him to do and then he learns the nature of Grand Daddy's first of many 'gifts.' This is an engaging and highly watchable film. Emilys good-natured name-calling includes loser and hoser.. The whole idea of money within the movie was so awful, rich people were ridiculously over the top. Led by videotaped messages from his grandfather Red and supervised by Reds trusted friend and lawyer, Ted Hamilton, Jason accumulates twelve of these valuable gifts that change his life in ways he never anticipated. I got the overall message but I don't think the director pulled as much out of the story as could have been. After the death of the oil tycoon. As the film progresses, Jason begins to turn for the better, but you never know whether he will finally make it to become a fine human being; specifically, displaying traits like respect for others, sacrifice, heroism, humility, compassion, and fidelity. What did Jason eat for breakfast his first morning in Alpine? Though theyre never shown in bed, its implied that Jason and Caitlin had a prior sexual relationship. The gift of learning. Orang-orang yang berniat untuk berlibur di Puncak bukannya merasa senang malah merasa stres di jalan. Complaints commence, but Jason (whos never worked a day in his life) sticks with it, realizing hell have to finish the job to claim his inheritance. Jason Stevens (the un-charismatic Drew Fuller) is a spoiled, ne'er-do-well rich kid who learns the "true meaning of life" from his dead, zillionaire grandfather (the venerable James Garner) who has set up a series of values-instilling "tests" for the young man to pass before he can receive the hundred-million-dollar inheritance that has been earmarked for him in the old codger's will. After the groundbreaking for Emily's Home, Jason is recalled to the law firm for one more meeting and told he has exceeded the expectations of his dead grandfather, and he is given the final gift of $2-billion dollars, rewarding Jason not only for his completing the tasks, but for using the $100-million to help others. But, this movie had a good story, light romance, intriguing (could NOT necessarily guess what was next). It is well worth a viewing, especially for those who enjoy a good tearjerker/drama. If you want a good story about the redemption of a covetous, grasping old sinner, try - you guessed it - Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. However, the end was somewhat surprising, because of the dynamic change that the main character went through. If you have kids, say 8 or years old and up, you should consider taking them to this movie for the lesson it teaches in a highly entertaining way. Greetings again from the darkness. Making friends was also a very important part of his gift because without friends he wouldnt have the motivation to do something. Also, made you think: what might happen next? The editing and cuts were a few of the chief aspects that reminded me of 7th Heaven. Each (12) gifts or lessons comes with its specific instructions and Mr. Hamilton's critiques so Jason has to pass each gift or lesson before he is advanced to the next one until he reaches the "The Ultimate Gift". 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. But this is a movie site, not a political site so the bottom line is that this movie was BAD! Because he used the $100,000,000 to yep others he is rewarded with $2,000,000,000 as his final gift. This movie is not perfect. Spoiler alert! Jason is finally given money but it's only pay from the work with Gus. It managed to take a 'Brewsters Millions' theme and turn it into something far more emotional, a drama rather that a comedy. I long for a good solid movie of this genre that is a 10. FYI There is a Truly Moving Pictures web site where there is a listing of past Crystal Heart Award winners as well as other Truly Moving Picture Award winners that are now either at the theater or available on video. The Ultimate Gift is a really great feel good film and whether you are 8 or 80 you can appreciate the message that the film tries to get across. Samara's other friend catches Emily giving Zoey her number and then later tells Samara . My advice to Fox Faith is to get the word out. This is once such wonderful movie. Jason, by the way, is the ultimate rich-kid, lazy, shallow brat. It's a movie for young and old alike. A lot of his change is motivated by the leukemic girl, Emily, and her mother, Alexia. Based on the novel by Jim Stovall, "The Ultimate Gift" is a hunk of sentimental whimsy that's as apt to stimulate your gag reflex as your tear ducts or funny bone. But it is also one that one must be ready to watch. A tells Emily that if she doesn't get Zoey's number, she will tell everyone that Emily is taking steroids. You've got to see this movie! Drug lords in the Ecuadorian jungle hold Jason and his guide at gun point. The main character in the book is a nephew, in the movie he is a grandson. Finding the ultimate gift is like finding your place in the world, what are you here for? Luke 12:33, Acts 20:35, 2 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 9:7, James 2:14-17 and 1 John 3:16-18, among a host of other scriptures, all prod believers to share the wealth. Kudos to Abigail Breslin who might have been the most interesting of the actors. Jasons journey takes him to South America where he is kidnapped by outlaws. The Ultimate Gift Analysis. The Ultimate Gift doesnt always avoid these pitfalls but it does manage to choose the right mallet. That's why I would recommend this movie to parents and younger children as a sort of 'lesson learning' movie. At best I see this movie as a made-for-TV Hallmark film. As Hamilton, the wise, infinitely patient lawyer in The Ultimate Gift, he provides welcome respite from the movie's sentimental, predictable action. It had a very special plot and took me a while to fully understand the meaning the film gave. Jason and Alexia spend time together in the chapel where a priest is briefly visible kneeling in prayer. However, what really "spoiled" the movie (and almost made me give it a 1 or 2) was that Jason comes close to making up with his ex-girlfriend near the end! How do the various secondary characters -- his materialistic mother, the "bum" who steals in the park, the "amigo" in Ecuador -- help Jason learn his lesson? Contrived. Highly recommended! It is a great way to teach your children the importance of each of these gifts within your life and their life. was to be with people I love. Your privacy is important to us. Drew Fuller plays the spoiled grandson of deceased billionaire James Garner. I am not a Christian, but I saw this with my mom who happens to be a Christian and both of us greatly enjoyed it. Of course you can't fault the actors for something that had such a terribly written script. I am sure if those types of films were not made, they would not be missed and the whole country would be better off. 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. In the end, Jason gave so much, and in return, did receive the ultimate gift. There are elements of comedy, intrigue, suspense, hope, love, and danger for everyone in the family to enjoy. My dream. Big thumbs up to the casting director. The art of life is to get the message., Emily seems to understand that message. The journey the hero takes is one that tests his mettle and often you feel like giving up on him, but seeing how it comes out shows you that prodigals do make it home. But Drew Fuller playing the role as Jason Stevens was not a 100% good choice. What did Red Stevens and Gus Caldwell do for each other when they were concerned about the other not making it as a rancher? This Indian man has had a troubling past, along with saying he has a habit breaking other peoples hearts, but he has good friends and even knows a couple of store employees who let him use their stores bathroom. Yee gads! Not something he's accustomed to, but he does survive and goes on to other tasks, not necessarily jobs. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). With the help (and patience) of his new friends, Jason discovers theres more to life than money. 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. As Mark Urman of film distribution company ThinkFilms told the Los Angeles Times, While there has always been a great deal of philanthropy in the film business, this is a new iteration: relatively inexperienced people entrenched in another part of the industry making accomplished feature films. There is an inheritance, in fact, but it comes with a condition: Jason must complete 12 separate assignments within a year in order to get it. (Younger kids will probably be bored). The Christian slant of the movie was evident, but it did not proselytize or become judgmental. Snappy lines, stellar performances, Capra classic. Another lesson at the expense of legalities? 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. She was an outspoken little girl with only one parent. director of photography Film Editing by Scott Chestnut Casting By Mitzi Corrigan Beverly Holloway Production Design by Stephen Storer Art Direction by Linden Snyder It is a gift, from the film maker to you, the audience. This may be why she kept their bodies around after they died to preserve the environment she had grown accustomed to and alleviate her loneliness. Many surprises wait along the way in this tender story, with solid, heartfelt performances. The film started out with just a normal setting. James Garner plays Howard 'Red' Stevens, who has died before the film begins. Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" is an elegant and engaging morality story because it's interesting, with well-developed characters. At the end of the. Still, it could be said that the film ought to be praised for its positiveness. The gift of learning. He experienced it when he realized he couldn't do this by himself. I don't know much about God or or Jesus, but I can promise you that those arms are meant for you. Among The Ultimate Gifts other (plentiful) positive themes are the many values Red attempts to communicate to Jason via videotape. Christian-themed films have come a long way, and I look forward to what the future holds as they continue to get better. Either A) A Christian; B) an overly sensitive woman looking for a cheep tear-jerker; or C) just generally lack the ability of free thought. If viewers pass by this DVD because they fear it is just another sappy lecture, they will miss the pleasure of entering the realm of tender communication delivered with style and sincerity. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Finally, I thought, an adult 'coming of age film' with a nice twist and good potential. show more content, He experienced it when he realized he couldnt do this by himself. These aren't gifts in the classic, physical sense. A congenital heart defect HIV from a blood transfusion cancer Sickle Cell. Ali Hillis is perfect for the part of Emily's mother, because she's a good actor and she's beautiful, but not so beautiful that she pushes everyone else off the screen. It stars Drew Fuller, Ali Hillis, Bill Cobbs, Abigail Breslin, Brian Dennehy, and James Garner in his final live action film appearance. However it was a good movie. 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. But the value of friendship is the important moral of this story and worth working through a few of those tears. The story teaches a lesson all by itself. Emily was a deep girl who thought about things like death and God. Faith-based movie with obvious but positive messages. D. All of the above. That sets the stage for a brief reference to consideringand rejectingthe idea of abortion (Emily is the best decision I ever made). At first seems like a little kitsch but it evolved and turns to be an open up awareness movie about the suffering which families who have to go through loss of young loved ones to cancer or other ills. Rather than write a check, you can make a feature film exposing an ill or advancing things about human endeavor.. In What You Pawn, You Will Redeem, I have found three literary, events that may be an influence on Jasons behavior and adaptation to his home life, home life. I mean this in every sense because I felt like the movie never was consistent. Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question: "What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?" Jason had a very simple relationship with his impossibly wealthy Grandfather, Howard "Red" Stevens. Watching a video shot by his grandfather before his death, Jason learns that the ultimate gift awaits himif hes willing to follow a series of cryptic instructions doled out by Granddads best friend and lawyer, Mr. Hamilton, and in subsequent messages from Red himself. He also became head of all remaining corporations of his deceased grandfather, valued at near $2Billion. Emily is getting sicker and asks Jason for Christmas. 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. The film was financed with $14 million from the Stanford Financial Group,[5][6] a Houston based firm the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shut down two years later for being a "massive Ponzi scheme". The whole movie is just verymediocre! Who gave Red Stevens his kidney when he needed a kidney transplant? Of course, for those looking for Sunday School lessons at the movies should seek out "Fox Faith." Are there plot holes? See questions and answers With regard to this, I especially think of the scene in Ecuador. Then he asks her and her what the ultimate gift is and she says it;s health. That aside, the film was terrible! Probably the most emotional character (and funny as well) was Emily and she did an amazing job all throughout. Though God was missing, I don't know that Jason ever discovered God But pieces didn't seem to me to run together smoothly. Families can talk about the change in Jason. People become wealthy by saving money, not by living in a huge house or driving an expensive car. He has videotaped an elaborate will. I learned something from this. Hamilton finally says that he's completed everything that Red had put out for him and gives him a check for hundred thousand dollars, which he uses to get Emily's Home started. The story was interesting. I was truly moved and truly inspired by this story. I feel that the biggest strength in this film was the acting of Bill Cobbshe perfectly captured the essence of his character. Faulkner explains this in the first paragraphWHEN Miss Emily Grierson died our whole town went to her funeral. He also encountered many problems in his gift like losing everything he had. Again, her dialog was way too matured and way too adult, not a bit like a young kid physically weakened by terminal disease, because most of the time, she didn't look a bit sick even in her hospital bed. The story plays out as a mystery. It certainly sends out a true message of hope & love for all of mankind. Later he realized his dream was building Emily's place. Had a strong, clean, message. A family member jokingly asks Jason, Are you on crack again?, Jason carelessly zips up to an airport entrance on a motorcycle with police in tow, suggesting hed been riding recklessly and/or speeding. Drew Fuller was superb as someone you want to hate but end up liking. I wont go too in-depth in the plot (read the summary), but each gift that Jason received in the movie is very moving and powerful. From then on foreshadowing make the film flow to the end. We learn quite quickly that Red Stevens (James Garner) is about to die and is video taping his instructions, but we don't know for whom. Without ever watching it, you might not know how good it is. "All rich people are evil." In essence, Jason's quest is the quest of the aspiring knight who must slay his dragon to prove he is a man. more times. Jasons mother and Caitlin are shown in immodest, cleavage revealing outfits. It is my favorite movie because it has meaning. Jason begins as a complete cad. It seems to be all of those genres put into one. Another in the series of Christian message films, this one based on Jim Stovall's best selling book of the same name. 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. Unimaginative and hardly something that deserves even a spotlight. This movie is one of the most powerful and moving films I have ever seen. The movie had something I did enjoy, which is the beautiful scenery it displayed although the plot is quite predictable, as you can guess from the start how some events were going to end, but the scenery and the shots will take you by storm. There is an audience out there! The Ultimate Gift is a film from Fox studio's Fox Faith division which produces only movies with evangelical Christian values. 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. As Jason, Drew Fuller is able to hold his own in this company of old pros. Her mother's name was Alexia, and Jason began to date Alexia, with a little help from Emily of course. It went from a big city to a ranch in Texas to a park bench to a children's ward in a hospital to the jungles.Wow, this movie was so involved and I never knew where it was going to take me next!!! Why was Jason selected for the Ultimate Gift. Our family has watched this movie at least 7 times. Jason and his grandfather did not get along especially with the lost of his beloved father. It has a good cast list and the plot is interesting - but full-on film-making it ain't. 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." 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. So many are quick to judge films if they are not up to a certain level. I'm a ten-year old and I think this movie teaches kids that life isn't all fun and games. How much of Jason's own money did he spend on Brian's car engine? Not all, but a lot of people born to wealth never really appreciate what it is to earn and strive. There was the extremely cute kid who also happened to be dying. The production values here are Hollywood quality, though both the script and the acting could have been improved. The book is a great story, the movie's storyline is even better. We need more good family values movies. You don't need millions to appreciate this. He uses his paycheck from that job to cover a medical bill for Alexia. What were some of the principles/characteristics that Jason said define friendship? I didn't even know there WAS a "Fox Faith" line of movies, but I will check from now on and avoid them. new one on us) people are stuffing the ballot boxes. But the movie is far from great. However, what was Emily doing there to begin with? The movie/book is about 12 gifts that a man wants his grandson to acquire, the gifts were work, friends, money, family, learning, problems, laughter, giving, gratitude, a day, loving and dreams. She's outspoken. A wealthy man Red Stevens (James Garner) has amassed a fortune, turning his personal life into a shambles in the process and producing a family of greedy ruthless gluttons - with one exception: one son rebelled and lost his life to dreams despite the aspirations of the father. At the will, Garner's videotape is shown and in it he gives Fuller 12 tasks to complete before he can gain his inheritance. I enjoyed reading about this movie in others' comments. Planning a Funeral During the COVID-19 Pandemic; Funeral Options During the Pandemic; Attending a Funeral; When a Funeral Isn't Possible or Is Delayed; Supporting Friends and Family When a Funeral Isn't Possible; Grief During the Pandemic. His trendy girlfriend, Caitlin, ditches him when his credit card is rejected at a fancy restaurant, and none of his friends are willing to give him a place to stay despite him having done so many favors for them in the past. It is poorly acted on the whole (apart from Abigail Breslin, she is quite clearly going to be a star), has many plot holes and a very weak script. But Jason's grandfather had other ideas planned for him. Not good. The film deals with the subject of religion tangentially, as two characters discuss the idea of an afterlife. 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