I saw this 24 years ago, but had absolutely no memory of it whatsoever beyond being impressed by Blanchette. My how time can change opinions. Yes, she does a good job, but she has grown immensely as an actor since this film about a psychic was filmed. It's more than just about a psychic involved with a murder, it is also a tad supernatural though that's slightly misleading. This has a fabulous cast, mostly good, and while Blanchette is fine, it is Giovanni Ribisi who steals this film. It was odd to see Keanu Reeves in such a nasty role, but he is strong in it. The film itself is a mixed bag. Always interesting, sometimes too melodramatic for it's own good and, of course, one has to swallow the premise, one that is not all that original. There are far worse ways to spend two hours though.
Review of The Gift
