Good morning friends! Perhaps I should re-introduce myself, since I haven't been able to post anything in about 5 or 6 months. Our life has been pretty insane since October, and I confess, I have not made time to post. I hope I am back though!
For Movie Monday I want to tell you about a movie that we love. I'm not sure if it even ever hit the theaters. It's older - 2006 (Abigail Breslin was just a little fry then), but it is so good.
It's called The Ultimate Gift. I don't want to give anything away, but I can give just a nutshell synopsis. The family patriarch dies and leave a bagillion bucks. The family is very materialistic and is fighting over the inheritance. There is one grandson (Jason) that is a true product of his family and the money that they have - materialistic, entitled, snobby, lazy, self-centered, etc. His grandfather, through his will and a series of "gifts," tries to teach Jason about a life beyond his money and himself.
The movie is moving, and full of lessons for us all. It is also a great example of Abigail Breslin's acting chops. At 10 years old, she nails the emotion and spunk of her character's situation in life.
Great for the whole family!!
