The Gift (2015)

Film Overview
"The Gift" is a psychological thriller movie from 2015, directed by Joel Edgerton, who also stars along with Rebecca Hall and Jason Bateman. The narrative revolves around a young couple, Simon (Bateman) and Robyn Calllem (Hall), who unexpectedly encounter Simon's former schoolmate, Gordo (Edgerton). As Gordo forms an uncommon attachment with the couple and provides mysterious presents, a series of torturing occasions expose a stunning truth modifying the lives of the trio.

Preliminary Encounters and Mysterious Gestures
"The Gift" begins innocently with Simon and Robyn relocating to California, where Simon encounters his old classmate Gordo. Initially, Gordo's actions appear friendly, however he quickly invades the couple's life with uninvited sees and peculiar presents. When Simon and Robyn find their canine missing out on and their fish dead, suspicions rise, indicating Gordo's apparently cordial gestures as a disguise for concealed intents.

Revealing the Past
Distressed about recent advancements, Simon decides to cut ties with Gordo. Unbeknownst to Robyn, Simon had actually bragged about a hurtful act from their high school days, labelling Gordo "The Weirdo," who was ultimately ostracized and institutionalized due to Simon's lie. Upon learning this, Robyn is pregnant and becomes hypersensitive to the manipulative nature of her hubby.

Conflict and Revelations
Robyn challenges Simon about his bullying past. Simon ignores her concerns and insists he was protecting his household, in-between a close defend a promo at work. Gordo, on the other hand, sends out Simon a voice recording featuring an unconscious Robyn, instilling doubt about the potential father of her newborn child.

Repercussions of Past Actions
More doubts sneak into Robyn's mind after bring to life a kid. The actions of the previous echo into the present, shrouding the joy of becoming a new mom with worry and mistrust. A last gift from Gordo magnifies the results of Simon's previous transgressions; an essential to their house and a video recording of an unconscious Robyn, the material of the video left unclear to fret Simon.

Climax and Conclusion
The climax involves Robyn separating from Simon due to the fact that of the fear he instilled in her and the lies he informed. Gordo verifies to Simon that he didn't harm Robyn physically, but his mind video games sufficed to make Simon experience the effects of his actions.

"The Gift" is a gripping film about past actions, their repercussions and the fear they can instil in the present. The film serves as an expedition of bullying, manipulation, and the possible long-standing effects of such habits, providing both thriller and a thought-provoking narrative. The conclusion of this mental thriller leaves the audience with an upsetting reflection: the past can never truly be forgotten and, if not reconciled with, can come back to haunt us.

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