Gifted is a solid, emotionally satisfying drama that'll make you cry and think about what it means to do right by a kid—especially a gifted one. Chris Evans is surprisingly good, and the central question (nurture genius or preserve childhood?) is genuinely interesting.

That said, it's not exactly groundbreaking. You've seen this custody battle movie before, just with a math prodigy twist. It's well-executed but predictable, and while the 7.6 IMDb rating shows people liked it, the 60 Metacritic suggests critics found it a bit formulaic.

For families with tweens and teens, especially those navigating gifted programs or thinking about work-life balance for kids, it's a worthwhile watch that'll spark good conversations. Just know you're signing up for a weepy family drama, not an intellectual exploration of genius. Bring tissues, lower expectations for originality, and you'll have a decent movie night.