http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx Life offers many gifts.  Sadly, THE ULTIMATE GIFT isn’t one of them.  Bring it back to the returns department. According to THE ULTIMATE GIFT, the most important things anyone can possess are love, family, friendship and an appreciation for hard work.  Not to minimize the value of all that, but I truly have THE ULTIMATE GIFT for you, something not even hinted at in the film: time. I will save you two hours of your life.  That may not mean much now, but ignore my advice and lying on your death bed, gasping for just a few extra moments, you will say: “I should have heeded that wise man and not bothered to rent the dumb movie.” But then it’s too late.  So listen to me now.  It’s not just that THE ULTIMATE GIFT has a cliché for a story line and matchstick thin characters.  Lots of movies have that.  It’s that THE ULTIMATE GIFT doesn’t even make an effort.  It’s a stupid film that insults your intelligence and won’t stand up to the scrutiny of a five-year old. Then to add insult to intellectual injury, the producers use one of the DVD’s features to sell THE ULTIMATE GIFT gift set.  How mercenary can you get? THE ULTIMATE GIFT is a product of Fox Faith. That’s a new faith-based production company formed in the aftermath of The Passion of the Christ largely in the correct belief that Evangelicals go to movies and the incorrect if-you-build-it-they-will-come belief that all you have to do is mention Jesus and say you’re against abortion and you have a winning film. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1267 "new faith-based production company " ... Pass. Dan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1267 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:54:17 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1402 I found this to be a very heart warming movie that the entire family can enjoy together. It probably will appeal more to the female viewers. dalmatian5 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1402 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:41:51 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1561 THIS IS A GOOD MOVIE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO WATCH. THERE ARE NOT VERY MANY MOVIES OUT THAT YOU CAN ENJOY AS A FAMILY.AND THERE IS A LOT TO LEARN FROM IT. WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1561 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 09:00:28 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1590 My family and I did watch this movie and it was fantastic. It was funny and serious, and while there is a lesson to be learned from it, I don't believe that it was shoved in your face. If you are looking for a good family movie, this is it. Irishdawn http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1590 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:54:16 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1988 HIS IS A GREAT MOVIE THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN WATCH. I WILL WATCH IT AGAIN. WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#1988 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:15:17 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#2532 i watched this again with my grandaughter, and we both cried. great movie WAVELYN http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/08/23/THE-ULTIMATE-GIFTAgain.aspx#2532 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:26:50 GMT