Tuesday, December 8, 2015
The Gift Adoption Movie Review
Simon has recently moved from Chicago to Los Angeles with
his wife, Robyn. While shopping, Simon is surprised to run into Gordon, who
Simon had bullied twenty years ago in high school. Gordon attempts to befriend
Simon, but Simon continues being unkind to Gordon. We find out how Simon has
impacted Gordon’s life, and Gordon eventually tries to extract revenge on
Simon.
The Adoption
Connection
*Spoilers Ahead*
Simon filed a false report about Gordon which led to him
being moved far away from his home.
Simon and Robyn have been trying to get pregnant, and have
suffered a miscarriage. Gordon tries to use Simon’s fears connected to the
infertility in an attempt to extract revenge by tormenting him.
Strong Points
No relevant strong points. This is an entertaining and well-reviewed film (93% on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of this review), but not recommendable for adoption audiences.
Challenges
See Weak Points.
Weak Points
*Big spoiler* There is a scene where it is suggested that a
character may have impregnated another character by drugging her and then raping
her. We hear that, years ago, one character’s father tried to murder him.
Recommendations
Although The Gift is an interesting film, the role that
infertility plays coupled with one character’s use of another’s fertility
challenges could make this a disturbing film for families that have dealt with
infertility. It’s also disturbing that Robyn is stalked and troubled by a man
who is seeking revenge on her husband. This is a good one to skip.
Questions for
Discussion
Is there anyone who has wronged you that you have not been
able to forgive? How might your life be different if you were able to forgive
them?
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