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I like that Chris Evans could expand his range as an actor with this film and show that he can do more than be a super hero. Films like Gifted are usually what action actors like Evans rely on to make themselves to increase their range in Hollywood without having to compromise their integrity or take any risk with a difficult role. It is a role that he is perfectly suited for, being a bit older and probably ready to transition away from good boy/super hero into more dramatic and serious roles. Other male actors wanting to improve their range of roles, like Shia LaBeouf and James Franco have tried crazier schemes than this.
It is a very good but simple story where the conflict is readily apparent but without overacting involved. McKenna Grace playing six-year-old Mary Adler is effective and small enough to pull-off a role that no six-years-old would have been able to play unless they themselves were gifted. What I like the most about this movie is the ambience in the Florida town. It feels low key but a good environment to raise a child. It helped demonstrate Frank’s motivation clearly about having Mary be raised in a normal environment with other kids her age. The contrast with Boston and her grandma was easy to see.
This film is quieter and not blockbuster material, but a refreshing break from the noise of Hollywood with a good cast, and a credible conflict.
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