Gifted

Great cast does a wonderful job in this heartfelt tearjerker.

This was one of the better movies I have watched in quite some time.  Octavia Spencer fans will not be disappointed.  She's a wonderful supporting actress to the two lead actors Chris Evans (Frank Adler) and McKenna Grace (Mary Adler).  Frank has raised his niece who is a math child prodigy from infancy after his sisters tragic death.  He tries to assimilate her into normal school to have her live a normal child's life with friends and play.  The banter between the two is great.  His mother who is a total narcissist takes Frank to court for custody of Mary.  Many things ensue with the enfolding of the trial.  Frank ultimately has to decide what is in Mary's best interest against his better judgement.   Get your Kleenex ready.