I didn't care enough about Hawke's character to ignore a big problem in the story's logic: if this future has such incredible biotechnology, why can't Law just get his damaged body parts fixed?
Gattaca (1997)
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Reviews Counted:10
Fresh:5
Rotten:5
Average Rating:6.1/10
Consensus: Intelligent and scientifically provocative, Gattaca is an absorbing sci fi drama that poses important interesting ethical questions about the nature of science.
Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: In the 21st century, genetic engineering makes possible the creation of biologically superior human specimens ("valids"), who then grow to positions of power and prestige. Would-be astronaut... In the 21st century, genetic engineering makes possible the creation of biologically superior human specimens ("valids"), who then grow to positions of power and prestige. Would-be astronaut Vincent (Ethan Hawke) born the old-fashioned way, can only hope for a janitorial position at the elite Gattaca Corporation--until he buys the blood, urine, and identity of a perfect but paralyzed athlete. But a murder in the company's ranks attracts the attention of a detective who threatens to sniff Vincent out. [More]
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Alan Arkin, Jude Law
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Alan Arkin, Jude Law, Loren Dean, Gore Vidal, Xander Berkeley, Jayne Brook, Elias Koteas, Maya Rudolph, Una Damon, Elizabeth Dennehy, Blair Underwood, Mason Gamble, Vincent Nielson, Chad Christ, William Lee Scott, Clarence Graham, Ernest Borgnine, Tony Shalhoub, Carlton Benbry, Grace Sullivan, Ken Marino, Cynthia Martells, Gabrielle Reece, Ryan Dorin, Dean Norris, Russell Milton, George Marshall Ruge, Steve Bessen, Lindsey Lee Ginter
Director: Andrew M. Niccol
Director: Andrew M. Niccol
Screenwriter: Andrew M. Niccol
Composer: Michael Nyman
Producer: Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Stacey Sher
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Reviews for Gattaca
One of first Hollywood films about the effects of genetic engineering on human conduct, Andrew Niccol's directing debut is an intelligent and timely sci-fi that, despite some illogical plot contrivances, is emotionally engaging almost up to the end.
Designer babies rule dystopia in stylish SF thriller filled with recycled plot devices.
Gattaca doesn't just function as a science fiction thriller, but as both a cautionary tale about the dangers of letting scientific ability outstrip ethics and as a morality play about the irrationality of bigotry.
The hero's struggle in Gattaca would have been more compelling were he an average fellow going up against geniuses, and not a healthy fellow going up against somewhat healthier specimens.
At a time when we read about cloned sheep and tomatoes crossed with fish, the science in Gattaca is theoretically possible.
When they sculpted the DNA for the perfect race in Gattaca, somebody left out the gene for self-knowledge.
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