Abigail Breslin Movie:

Editorial Review:
The Ultimate Gift is a tale of one man's tumultuous journey toward personal growth and fulfillment. Surrounded in life, and death, by avaricious family members fueled by a sense of entitlement, billionaire Red Stevens (James Garner) wants to bequeath at least one member of his extended family "the ultimate gift": something he perceives as immensely more valuable than material wealth. Red's arrogant grandson Jason (Drew Fuller) holds a deep-seated hatred for his newly-deceased grandfather, so he's surprised to learn from his grandfather's friend and lawyer Mr. Hamilton (Bill Cobbs) and assistant Miss Hastings (Lee Meriwether) that he's been mentioned in his late grandfather's will. Far from a straightforward gift of cash, land, or stock, Red's bequest comes in the form of a series of mysterious recorded instructions, the first of which requires Jason to hop on a plane for Texas the very next morning without a hint of the trip's purpose or the nature of the gift that awaits him. Dropped into a life of hard physical labor on a ranch in the middle of nowhere, Jason's bad-tempered fury eventually turns to resignation and he finds himself engaged in, and even taking pride in, the first real manual labor he's ever done in his life. Unbeknownst to him, his journey toward claiming the ultimate gift has only just begun. When he returns from Texas, Jason finds his home cleared out, his car confiscated, and instructions to produce one true friend. While Jason is reduced to sleeping in the park, a young child name Emily (Abigail Breslin) and her mother Alexia (Ali Hillis) make his acquaintance and lead him to re-examine his personal prejudices and perceptions of what's truly important in life. Jason's journey of self-discovery continues throughout a series of other trying experiences and, in the end, Grandpa Red's "ultimate gift" of life lessons profoundly and permanently improves the quality of Jason's life. What's more, Jason's new perspective of his place in society has a very positive affect on the larger community. This very powerful film is funny, heartbreaking, and intensely thought-provoking. --Tami Horiuchi



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The Ultimate Gift Reviews:
Feel-good movie
2009-12-05 - This movie is such a great, clean, feel-good movie. It has really good lessons we can all try to remember.

Great Movie
2009-11-24 - Saw this movie in theatres. Just as awesome watching it at home. Makes a great gift; family film.

The best movie I've ever seen
2009-11-23 - This is the best movie I've ever seen. It's entertaining, funny, and heart-wrenching. But most importantly, I've learned from this movie and it has changed me. If you really take it's message to heart, you will be a better person and start realizing that you can give the ultimate gift to everyone that crosses your path.

Obviously, I highly recommend buying this. You will not regret it.

Everyone should watch this movie!!!!
2009-11-22 - This is one of the greatest movies ever made and I think everyone should watch it. It has terrific lessons that we all should learn.

Delayed delivery
2009-11-19 - Product is a DVD - plays well. Delivery was delayed, but arrived in good condition.