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Gattaca | Year: 1997 Classification: Drama Country: USA Language: English Directed: - Andrew Niccol Actors/Actresses: - Danny Devito - Jude Law - Loren Dean - Uma Thurman - Ethan Hawke - Jayne Brook Beautiful, Haunting Science Fiction All those who think Star Wars is good science fiction, beware: Gattaca just might change your life. With nothing more than some gorgeously stark cinematography and direction; skillful, nuanced acting and a few well-chosen details, Gattaca sets the standard for serious sf films, telling a story that takes off from an interesting intellectual premise and ends up affecting the viewer on a richly emotional level. Vincent, born without the aid of genetic engineering, hampered by his predispositions for violence and early heart failure, longs to make it out to space; when simple hard work and dedication fail to pay off, he turns to deception, purchasing the genetic legacy of genetically flawless but suicidal Jerome Morrow to get in the door at the Gattaca Corporation, his launching pad into space. Just as Vincent's goal comes into sight, someone bludgeons his mission director to death. The investigators who descend on the corporation soon discover a stray eyelash Vincent left behind, and name him as a suspect. Vincent, meanwhile, must continue his life as "Jerome" under the watchful gaze of the investigators while pursuing a romantic relationship with the nearly-flawless Irene. And the lead investigator is the last person Vincent wants to see. Gattaca boasts some remarkable performances. Jude Law, playing Jerome, infuses all of his lines with anguished self-loathing, the anguish of one who never asked for the perfection--and its attendant expectations--that he was given, while Uma Thurman, as Irene, offers one of the subtlest performances of her career playing a woman whose perfection just isn't perfect enough for the world into which she was born. Loren Dean, as Vincent's younger, genetically improved brother Anton, also gives some affecting scenes. A protagonist's role is usually the least demanding of a movie, as the need to be likeable and sympathetic tends to preclude much complication or darkness, but even in his limited role as Vincent, Ethan Hawke does remarkably well. Gattaca is a movie well put-together from start to finish; every element of the film falls into place, and its cumulative effect is one that's hard to forget, even long after the credits roll. Highly recommended. Masterly marks out the importance of the human soul Gattaca is a prophetic movie. In the not-too-distant future nothing will be left in the hands of fate. With the help of medical technology parents will be able to choose their baby's characteristics. Will it have brown eyes? Blonde hair? Will it be a girl or a boy? Those are just some of the things a couple will be able to determine. Vincent ( Hawke ) has a dream. The fact that he is brought to this world with the natural way won't stop him from making it true. " There's no gene for the human spirit " says the tagline and that's just what this moving film exactly prooves . Withought relying on expensive digital effects , director Niccols creates a believable future scenery in which his two lead stars display an exceptional screen chemistry ( which is natural if you only consider there was some spark in real life at the same time too ) .Another plus is the majestic soundtrack and let's not forget the great special features this Dvd includes. Gattaca is an unforgettable warning The best exploration of the possibility of genetically modified people becoming a separate social and economic class leaving behind and opressing those who are not genetically modified. Buy Gattaca at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on Gattaca Search with the Priority Search Engine on Gattaca This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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