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From Cinescape Online Raimi Talks 'Gift' In Sam Raimi's upcoming The Gift, Cate Blanchett sees kidnapped people. But don't confuse this Southern gothic thriller with The Sixth Sense. Although the premise is creepy, the director insists the movie really is about tolerance and compassion. "There are supernatural moments," Raimi says. "[But] it's primarily the story of a woman and how she raises a family in a small town that is prejudiced against her abilities and how she deals with these problems. But there are also scenes of her using this gift." The "gift" in question is psychic ability. Blanchett (The Talented Mr. Ripley, Elizabeth) plays Annie Wilson, a recently widowed mother of three living in Georgia. Annie uses that inner eye to solve the kidnapping of a rich girl (Katie Holmes) who's engaged to the local elementary school principal (Greg Kinnear). Keanu Reeves and Giovanni Ribisi round out the high-powered cast. "Once [Blanchett] was cast, I think a lot of other actors and actresses...felt that it was something that they wanted to be involved with," Raimi says. "It was really just about the love of the script and, I think, working with Cate." The Gift opens nationally in January. For more on the making of the film, pick up the November/December issue of Cinescape magazine, now on sale |
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