The Ultimate Gift | 
| Director: Michael O. Sajbel
Actors: Drew Fuller, James Garner, Ali Hillis, Abigail Breslin, Lee Meriwether
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  203 reviews
Sales Rank: 262
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 117
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 2244486
UPC: 024543444862
EAN: 0024543444862
ASIN: B000QUU7KC
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: August 21, 2007
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Product Description
When his wealthy grandfather dies trust fund baby Jason Stevens inherits his grandfather's crash course on life: 12 tasks-or gifts-designed to challenge Jason in improbable ways. The "course" sends Jason on a journey of self-discovery that forces him to reevaluate his priorities and determine what he thinks the most important things in life really are.System Requirements:Running Time: 118 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: PG UPC: 024543444862 Manufacturer No: 2244486
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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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 Heartwarming! October 3, 2008
A great reminder that true happiness is in loving and serving others. The movie brings this out without being preachy.
LIBRARY FIND September 29, 2008
I PICKED THIS DVD UP AT OUR LIBRARY, MY SISTER AND I AND MY HUSBAND ALL ENJOYED THIS MOVIE. IT HAS A GOOD MESSAGE, AND MY SISTER AND I BOTH PLAN TO BUY IT, AND I WILL PROB. GET AN EXTRA ONE TO PASS AROUND.
Inspirational AND Moving... Well Done! September 16, 2008
This is simply an amazing movie with a heart rendering message. I was truly moved and truly inspired by this story. A cynic may proclaim it to be predictable and cliched but a movie this meaningful should not be viewed through cynical eyes. I guess it depends on the viewer's state of mind but I was in a place in my life where this movie truly spoke to me. Wonderful film and a wonderful experience if taken to heart.
 Usual Hollywood Faith-Based Fare September 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Being that this movie is being sold through most, if not all Christian outlets, I feel compelled to distinguish this from others for the sake of Christians who are truly looking for deeply spiritual family viewing.
This is not it.
Mentioning Jesus Christ favorably, showing a statue of Him occasionally, and mentioning a few lines here and there about life hereafter does not pass muster...sorry.
If you are looking for movie similar to a Rich Christiano and Alex Kendrick production, this is not it.
Sadly, I was hoping for more. The plot was intriguing and entertaining, but there was something lacking...
Perhaps I should have taken note of James Garner's involvement; I have always considered him a great actor, but never appreciated his trash talk. Yes, there are the "obligatory" curse words in this movie, for those who care.
Then there is the rude-turned-cute little girl (played by Abigail Breslin), depicting the child-turned-parent roles so prevalent in movies. What happened to children being children, and adults accepting their rightful responsibility? Despite the sadness of this little girl's illness, her behavior is not suitable as a role model for my daughter.
There is an increased focus of faith-based productions coming out of Hollywood, chasing the family market that's craving decent material. This is one of their products. For some peculiar reason, I just don't think that they have a clue.
MEMORABLE September 3, 2008
This movie had some surprises and sadness. Brings out a lot of emotions.
This man learned a lot about life and love. WELL DONE...EXCELLENT.. CHARACTER BUILDING...LIFE CHANGING. I BOUGHT THE MOVIE.
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