McKenna Grace delivers a solid performance as the young Mary, who possesses an obvious aptitude for mathematics. Her teacher, Miss Stevenson, portrayed by Jenny Slate, quickly recognizes this talent. Following an incident on the school bus, Mary’s uncle Frank, played by Chris Evans—with whom she resides after her mother's suicide (his sister)—is persuaded to consider a new school with a specific educational focus. Fr…

_Gifted_ is a 2017 film featuring Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, and Octavia Spencer; it’s a genuinely heartwarming movie about Mary and her Uncle Frank, who live together following the death of Mary's mother. What sets Mary apart is that she’s exceptionally bright—a mathematical prodigy at just seven years old. Frank tries to ensure she has a typical childhood, while others believe her abilities should be fully develop…

Stories centered on disputes over child custody are common, and many excellent examples exist. This entry into that familiar territory is another worthwhile one, though not particularly unique. It’s straightforward and heartfelt. While the characters offer a slight variation on the usual tropes, the courtroom elements provide an engaging focus for the drama. The plot revolves around an uncle who unexpectedly becom…

It's remarkably predictable. Those who enjoy this type of story will likely find it agreeable, given the solid performances and small moments of feeling, however, apart from what amounts to a central trick, _Gifted_ feels indistinguishable from many other serviceable films exploring similar themes through familiar means. _Final rating:★★ - Certain elements resonated with me, but the overall result was disappointi…

It had its moments, though ultimately it didn’t quite reach greatness. There were some laughs sprinkled throughout, not a huge number of them. Mckenna Grace gave the strongest performance. Really, my assessment is that it landed somewhere in the middle; it wasn't particularly good, but it also wasn't terrible.