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The Ultimate Gift

Actor(s): Drew Fuller, James Garner, Ali Hillis, Abigail Breslin, Lee Meriwether
Director(s): Michael O. Sajbel
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Mild Violence, Adult Situations, Adult Language
Movie Release: 2007
DVD Release: 08/21/2007
Format: DVD - Color,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 57 mins
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Members Wishing: 78
Genres: Drama, Inspirational Drama

DVD Synopsis

Filmmaker Michael O. Sajbel explores the relationship between wealth and happiness with this spiritual-minded tale about a privileged young man who receives a most unexpected inheritance. Adapted from the best-selling book by author Jim Stovall, The Ultimate Gift opens as trust-fund baby Jason Stevens (Drew Fuller) prepares to receive a sizable inheritance from his late grandfather Red (James Garner). Though Jason is convinced that the money is about to come flowing in, he receives a sudden shock upon discovering that Red has instead decided to offer him something much more valuable than simple cash. Realizing that his spoiled grandson has lived a sheltered life in which he has always been handed the very best of everything, Red has devised a crash course in living comprised of 12 gifts that will challenge the arrogant young man in ways that he could never have imagined nor anticipated. In the weeks that follow, Jason will befriend a terminally ill child (Abigail Breslin) and her grief-stricken mother (Ali Hillis) while attempting to determine whether it is money or happiness that truly matters in life. Brian Dennehy and Lee Meriwether co-star in an uplifting drama from the director of The Ride and One Night with the King. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Actors

Drew Fuller - Jason Stevens
James Garner - Howard "Red" Stevens
Ali Hillis - Alexia
Abigail Breslin - Emily Rose
Lee Meriwether - Miss Hastings

Member Movie Reviews

Denise H. from SAN DIMAS, CA wrote on 8/10/2009...

0 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

It was a good story, but it seems the woman shouldn't have had to dress like she did to portray the character.

Laurie D. (Psychohustle) from IRVING, TX wrote on 6/14/2008...

2 of 5 member(s) found this review helpful.

My Grandfather, who was my friend and my father figure, died on May 30, 2007. This movie touched me in such a manner that I have and will continue to recommended it to everyone. All to often we forget about the little things in life that matter and sometimes we need the help of others to point those things out to us. This story centers around the death of Grandfather and family patriach, the incomparable James Garner. The Grandfather dies and the greedy children and in-laws rush to the will reading to see what they will all receive. In grand fashion, each person finds out what they will receive and reacts, but because of a will stipulation, they must immediately leave the room after they are told of their item. The wild and spoiled grandson, Jason, is the last to enter and leave the room and he finds out that in order to receive his share, he must complete a series of tests. At first he balks at the idea, but what he learns after "ultimately " accepting, is far greater than anything that can have a dollar value affixed to it. This is one of the greatest family and value movies that I have seen, not just in a long time, but ever. The performances by all of the actors and actresses, new and old were GREAT. It was so good to see a movie where there was no cursing, violence or sex!!! The performance of Abigail Breslin was outstanding. She is truly bound for greater things because she is just so natural when it comes to acting. She seemed much more believable in this movie than in Little Miss Sunshine (I wasn't a fan!). It also was good to see veteran thespian favorites James Garner, Lee Meriwether, Brian Dennehy and D. David Morin. This movie was by far a 5+ star movie. Live, Love and Learn because when you remove everything else, this life is the only one that you have!!