pelf-ism is contagious

YaY! I’m reviewing a movie before it’s aired in Malaysia! *winks* And I bet you I will catch it when it comes to Malaysia, because it’s about giving, giving and giving. Apparently, more than 300 pre-screenings of this movie in USA have already resulted in over $5 million in donations to charity. Schools are incorporating the message into their curricula. And it has even sparked a unique teen philanthropy initiative called “Show Of Hands” (http://www.raiseahand.org).

“The Ultimate Gift” is a movie starring Academy Award nominee Abigail Breslin, James Garner, Ali Hillis, Drew Fuller and Brian Dennehy. It will be released on March 9 throughout USA and Canada (when is it coming to Malaysia?!).

Based on the book of the same name that has been out for several years and has been an underground hit around the world and sold 4 million copies, “The Ultimate Gift” movie, like the book, is based on the message: “The only way you can truly get more out of life for yourself is to give part of yourself away.”

A heartfelt, values-oriented movie, “The Ultimate Gift” speaks of how a trust fund baby Jason Stevens anticipates a big inheritance when his wealthy grandfather dies. Instead, his grandfather devised a crash course on life with twelve tasks (or “gifts”) designed to challenge Jason in improbable ways, sending him on a journey of self-discovery and forcing him to determine what is most important in life: money or happiness.

YOU can be a part of it by taking part in the “ultimate weekend of giving” - on March 9th, 10th and 11th, USD 1 of every ticket purchased for “The Ultimate Gift” will be donated to the cause of your choice, thanks to a special partnership with the Fox Film Fund. Or you can support a uniquely engaging web-based initiative that empowers teens with the resources they need to discover the values and rewards of helping others by visiting Show of Hands.

This is the official site of the movie “The Ultimate Gift” and the grass-roots movement it is starting to help charities and give to others.

Now, Mei Mei, can I book a ticket to watch this movie in advance? Pretty pleasee..? *makes puppy face*