Movie Review "The Ultimate Gift"

This movie is based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall. The plot centers around a totally self-absorbed delinquent trust fund baby, Jason Stevens. His estranged billionaire grandfather leaves only a small portion of his vast fortune to his children. Grandson Jason is given an opportunity to redeem himself and in the process potentially inherit his grandfather’s fortune. Jason changes in a stepwise fashion to discover self-denial and the joy of giving.

The basic tenets of the plot are mostly Christian-friendly. Christ and faith in a transcendent God are briefly mentioned in the course of Jason and his intimates’ struggles.

The supporting actors, James Garner and Bill Cobb, performed better than the star, Drew Fuller. The central theme was noble, but the details of the plot were sketchy and camp.

It won’t be nominated for any awards, but would be worth viewing with the family.