Following the events of Avengers: Infinity War in 2019, Evans will be leaving the MCU (and possibly acting) behind. Also there’s a one-eyed cat, so that alone should sell you.Ĭhris Evans is so busy with his work in the MCU as Captain America that we’ve probably seen less of him than any of the other key players in other projects since he first picked up the shield. Custody battle stories aren’t novel, nor are prodigy ones, but this sidesteps all the cliches and packs significant heart and surprise. What’s best for Mary isn’t simple, and the battle brings to light the very complicated relationships Evelyn had with her children and they with each other and how Mary ended up in Frank’s care. When Mary starts to show signs that she’s not just gifted, but a mathematical Mozart, Evelyn appears for the first time in Mary’s life and soon a custody battle is raging between mother and son. Mary is a mathematical prodigy, as was her late mother, and as is her grandmother (Lindsay Duncan) Evelyn. The film begins with Mary’s first day in first grade, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that neither Frank or Mary are simple or normal. He lives in a small Florida town, fixes boats, and raises his niece Mary (McKenna Grace). And the whole thing is directed by Marc Webb, who now only has to churn out about four more gems like this before I forgive him for The Amazing Spider-Mans.įrank Adler (Chris Evans) is a seemingly simple guy. Gifted is, on the surface, a simple story, but the beauty of it is in the writing and in the deep characters built by this fantastic ensemble. I almost exclusively these days review event films, reboots, remakes, spin-offs, and blockbusters, so it is so refreshing to be able to stumble across a film that’s none of those that’s smart and funny, heartwarming and manly tear-inducing, and has a wonderful cast acting off of a superb script.
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