Jason's Character and Its Transformation Through The Movie The Ultimate Gift

Introduction

A heart-warming story about how a little hard work and friendship can change a life; "The Ultimate Gift" shows even the most stubborn can change. Through the ups and downs, you follow Jason through the 12 quests that his late grandfather Red set up to see if he is worthy of his inheritance. As he completes these tasks, he forms an unlikely bond with a little girl, Emily, and her mother, Alexia.

Jason's Character and Its Transformation Through The Movie "The Ultimate Gift"

To earn his inheritance after his grandfather Red passes away, Jason must first complete a task. He is sent to a farm in the middle of Texas, where he is to dig fence posts until Gus thinks he has done a sufficient job. With all his money and property gone, his girlfriend and all his friends leave. While sleeping on a bench in the park, he is woken up by Alexia and her outspoken daughter, Emily. Emily and Jason agree to tell Mr. Hamilton that they are close friends and they expect to continue the friendship forever. Jason ends up finding Alexia’s purse in the park, and upon returning the purse, he finds out that Emily has cancer. This revelation adds depth to his character and sets him on a journey of self-discovery and altruism. Jason then spends the rest of the film trying to fulfill anything that Emily wants. After working for the next few months to complete the rest of the tasks, he earns his inheritance of $1,000,000, which he spends to create a home for kids with serious diseases and their families. When presenting Emily’s Home to a board, Alexia gets a call that Emily has passed away. For going above and beyond with the money he was given, Red rewards him with the final gift of $2,000,000,000.

Emotional and Moral Lessons

In this heartwarming film, you get to see how the rich live and how heartless they can be, as in the case of Jason’s aunts and uncles. Through the tasks, he learns life lessons and is given a new perspective on life. The music that accompanies these tasks has a significant impact on your emotions. The subplot of Alexia and Emily also digs into your emotions and has you wondering the whole time if Emily will survive her cancer. The film also explores the transformative power of love and generosity, as Jason learns to look beyond his own needs and desires.

Critique of the Plot

Though the movie is very emotional, very little of it is believable and often overdramatic. The task where he is sent to a remote jungle town and is captured by smugglers is not needed and feels like a waste of time. There are very few details of his father’s death, making it very confusing. The butterfly also appears throughout the movie as a symbol of Emily being free. This part becomes very repetitive and a bit tacky, as something only a Hallmark movie would offer.

Conclusion

This is a good family movie that will have you wondering what is next for Jason and whether he will do the right thing. At the same time, it keeps you hoping for the best with Emily. Though it proposes some fairly unrealistic plot twists, this is a great movie to watch at family gatherings like Thanksgiving.

References

Stovall, J. (2006). The Ultimate Gift. 20th Century Fox.

APA: Stovall, J. (2006). The Ultimate Gift. 20th Century Fox.

MLA: Stovall, Jim. The Ultimate Gift. 20th Century Fox, 2006.