The movie Gifted, starring Chris Evans, has gained popularity on Netflix, seven years after its original release in 2017. Directed by Marc Webb, known for works such as 500 Days of Summer and The Amazing Spider-Man, Gifted tells the story of a seven-year-old girl with extraordinary intellectual abilities, who is involved in a custody dispute between her maternal uncle, played by Evans, and her grandmother. The cast also includes Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Jenny Slate, and Octavia Spencer.
What is the Chris Evans movie, Gifted, about?
Currently, the movie is ranked third in Netflix’s Global Top 10 for the week of September 16-22, with 9.9 million views and 16.9 million hours watched. However, it is important to note that Gifted is not available on Netflix in the United States, but it is available on Prime Video and Tubi. Chris Evans’ performance in Gifted was well received by critics, despite the film not receiving significant recognition compared to his other works. The actor is best known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but this low-budget drama put him in the spotlight in a different context.
The film grossed $43 million against a budget of $7 million, earning a score of 73% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film focuses on Frank Adler (Chris Evans), a man living in Florida who is left to raise his late sister’s daughter, Mary (McKenna Grace), a seven-year-old girl with extraordinary mathematical abilities. The plot revolves around Mary, whose mathematical intelligence makes her special, but at the same time creates difficulties for her, especially in school, where she often feels out of place compared to her peers.
Frank, who cares for Mary as if she were his daughter, wants to give her a normal childhood, away from the pressures that would come from her genius. However, the situation becomes complicated when Mary’s grandmother, Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan), opposes Frank’s management. Evelyn, who is determined to ensure her granddaughter has an education that will lead her to excel, decides to go to court to obtain custody of the child, to enroll her in a school for the gifted, where she can fully develop her talent.
Source: screenrant
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