We just saw the move, the ultimate gift, and loved it. From the novel of the same name by Jim Stovall, the production, the cast, the writing, and last, but not least, the story are excellent. Some of the faces like Abigail Breslin, James Garner, Brian Dennehy, and Lee Meriweather, are recognizable, and certainly added a lot of class to the production.

Directed by Michael O. Sajbel, the story has some similarity to Brewster's Millions, starring Richard Pryor, John Candy, and Hume Cronyn. There's the rich, old codger (played by Garner), who delivers part of his last will and testament on video, forcing his wayward, spoiled grandson (played by Drew Fuller) to go through several life's lessons to get any inheritance. In the case of the ultimate gift, this is not so much a comedy, although Abigail Breslin has some great lines, as it is a coming-of-age, inspirational story with overtones of a faith-based message. For once, Jesus Christ was mentioned in a Hollywood in a reverential context.

We were both exhausted from a hard week, and half expected to fall asleep during the movie, but neither of us had trouble staying awake, we were that engrossed in the story. I don't mean to damn the movie by faint praise, but to send another kudo to this movie. I recommend for the whole family. We need more productions like this one.