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Did you ever read the book "Brave New World"?
This movie depicts a bit about the movie. Each person genetically chosen and their life determined before they are even born. A little far fetched perhaps or is it?
This movie depicts a bit about the movie. Each person genetically chosen and their life determined before they are even born. A little far fetched perhaps or is it?
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Movie - GattacaReview created: 04/08/08
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I always wanted this particular sci fi movie. I saw it years ago and could not find it any where. It's a great movie with great actors who have gone on to do big things on the big screen.
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Gattaca - the short geek with glasses gets the girlReview created: 05/29/07
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Gattaca is the ultimate geek movie for several reasons. First it's a story of redemption. Except the redemption comes from the outcast who is told he isn't smart; disproving it to all by sophisticated deception. The deception though could only be pulled off by the smartest of individuals. Vincent is such an individual. Vincent (played by Ethan Hawke) instead becomes both jock and nerd - also learning chemistry and biology in the process of covering up his identity.
Second, Gattaca is an ultimate Geek movie, because the short guy with glasses gets the uber attractive girl.
Gattaca centers around a type of "Brave New World" future where those born are genetically assigned to their place in society. Doctors are born doctors and the parents are made aware of it soon after conception.
Once assigned to your career, the only thing that can stop you from being wealthy and living out your destiny is fate.
Going underground, Vincent assumes the identity of Jerome (played by Jude Law), crippled in an accident, and achieves prominence at Gattaca, where he is selected for his lifelong desire: a manned mission to Saturn. Constantly passing gene tests by diligently using samples of Jerome's hair, skin, blood and urine, "his perfect (albeit altered) world is challenged just before his dream becomes within reach, when the mission director is killed and his real DNA is found near the crime scene!
This movie has a very good twist at the end. If you are a geek, the ending may make you cry.
In case you don't get the connection of the word Gattaca - the name for the Space Training Facility in the movie it is comprised of four of the five nucleotides [proteins] that make up DNA: Guanine, Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine. These proteins are listed by their first letter, G, A, C, T, with the fifth main protein being Urasil; U. One could stretch the meaning of the missing protein to mean [YOU] or [UGLY] - there are no [UGLY] genes at Gattaca.
Second, Gattaca is an ultimate Geek movie, because the short guy with glasses gets the uber attractive girl.
Gattaca centers around a type of "Brave New World" future where those born are genetically assigned to their place in society. Doctors are born doctors and the parents are made aware of it soon after conception.
Once assigned to your career, the only thing that can stop you from being wealthy and living out your destiny is fate.
Going underground, Vincent assumes the identity of Jerome (played by Jude Law), crippled in an accident, and achieves prominence at Gattaca, where he is selected for his lifelong desire: a manned mission to Saturn. Constantly passing gene tests by diligently using samples of Jerome's hair, skin, blood and urine, "his perfect (albeit altered) world is challenged just before his dream becomes within reach, when the mission director is killed and his real DNA is found near the crime scene!
This movie has a very good twist at the end. If you are a geek, the ending may make you cry.
In case you don't get the connection of the word Gattaca - the name for the Space Training Facility in the movie it is comprised of four of the five nucleotides [proteins] that make up DNA: Guanine, Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine. These proteins are listed by their first letter, G, A, C, T, with the fifth main protein being Urasil; U. One could stretch the meaning of the missing protein to mean [YOU] or [UGLY] - there are no [UGLY] genes at Gattaca.
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Makes you thinkReview created: 03/05/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This movie has a compelling plot, well-developed characters, and suspense to make an enjoyable viewing experience for everyone. For those thinkers out there who like to have some mental stimulation, this movie is an A+. Though we don't have the highly advanced genetic technology (yet) displayed in the movie, you have to wonder if our culture today uses other methods to determine the have and the have-nots before they even have a chance.
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Gattaca (1998, DVD)Review created: 01/07/07
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
I bought this DVD to use in the classroom for my students since I am a teacher. It does have an interesting plot twist and added to my sudents' interests in the classroom lessons.
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fantastic0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I seldom buy DVDs but this show is so awesome that I've watched it about 8 times already and I still find it fantastic. One of the best sci fi movies ever..
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Great Movie for Orwellian Sci-Fi DevoteesReview created: 10/03/06
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2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Acting is impeccable, as is the setting and the plot. Great example of a great script leading to a great movie.
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Science Gone WrongReview created: 09/30/06
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In the future genetic dictate every aspect of human life. Genetic testing is used to allow the elite to hold important jobs. They are the valids. People with any genetics handicaps are treated like second-class citizens. One man has a heart condition but fights it. He exceeds as everything. With help from a friend passes the tests to get a position in an important organization. The movie asks the question if there is a difference between genetic potential or mental motivation? Today with insurance companies test for genetic conditions to determine who their clients will be. Where will it end?
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Surprisingly GoodReview created: 07/03/00
by: owling -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
beautiful
beautiful
Cons:
"big brother" overdone
"big brother" overdone
Gattaca was a science fiction movie that seemed, from the ads, to be only mildly interesting. From word of mouth it sounded not-so-great. But I eventually got around to watching it anyway. I'm very glad that I did. Gattaca is the story of one man's attempt to overcome nature and achieve his dreams. Society in his time has so heavily adopted genetic engineering that his status as a "God-child," a natural, un-engineered birth, puts him at the bottom of the totem pole. Since his dream is to fly into space, his perceived lack of ability completely gets in the way. The only job he can get is as a..
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Gattaca: Discrimination is now a ScienceReview created: 06/03/01
by: phungus-- a member of Epinions and Top Reviewer in Movies
Pros:
Great story, good acting and cast
Great story, good acting and cast
Cons:
People expecting aliens and starfighters will be disappointed
People expecting aliens and starfighters will be disappointed
Gattaca takes place in the not-so-distant future. As soon as babies are born, the doctors can run tests on them and know the probability of them developing certain diseases. 10 seconds after birth, they know when the baby is going to die. In this future, an employer can look at someone's DNA and determine how good of an employee they will be, how often they will get sick, how smart they really are, and so much more. In this not-so-distant future, discrimination is a science. Ethan Hawke stars as a natural born man who is trying to succeed in an area seemingly out of his grasp. From a young...
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Gattaca: The Shallow End of the Gene PoolReview created: 08/20/01
by: Montepenny -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
This is intelligent sci-fi that aims high and delivers.
This is intelligent sci-fi that aims high and delivers.
Cons:
Not exactly action-packed, this film may bore those who do not buy into the concept.
Not exactly action-packed, this film may bore those who do not buy into the concept.
In the not-too-distant future, fate has been measured to a science. Technology has advanced to the point where parents can pay to manipulate their unborn children's genes and define their precise potential. Do you want a boy? Done. Do you want him to have blonde hair and blue eyes? Done. Do you want him to be in perfect health, possess exceptional intelligence and have every social advantage possible? Done, done and done. At first glance, the futuristic world portrayed in Gattaca seems to be quite Utopian. After all, what parents wouldn't want to prevent their children from developing any...
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A Sci-Fi without Ticked Off Aliens or Plasma GunsReview created: 02/01/01
by: Cyflar -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Breakthrough performance by Jude Law, Will stick with you for a long time
Breakthrough performance by Jude Law, Will stick with you for a long time
Cons:
One to many Ethan Hawke butt shots, Can be a bit slow at times
One to many Ethan Hawke butt shots, Can be a bit slow at times
I'm sure after first-screening Gattaca the Studio execs at Columbia Pictures sat rather bewildered in their seats. After a few moments of shock and disbelief in spending 38 million dollars on this, marketing questions undoubtedly arose such as: "Could we have more nudity, and violence?"... "Where's the weapons?"... "Where's the Aliens bent on world domination, or at least bent on phoning home?"... "Is their no catchphrases, or MTV friendly pop tune?"... and "Could we at least have cameo appearances of either Arnold, Bruce, or Will?" among many others I'm sure. Obviously Gattacas director...
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Gattaca a good movieReview created: 09/09/04
by: tommy_lop -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
a great movie
a great movie
Cons:
a little slow in some parts.
a little slow in some parts.
Well I bought Gattaca on DVD last week when I found it on the cheapo DVD rack at my Wal-Mart one of my favorite movies I decided to pick it up. It was only about 10 dollars so it wasn t a bad purchase at all. The movie The movie opens up interesting enough we see a man named Gerome who is taking a bath in an incinerator he get s out off the incinerator and then lights it up. We hear a voice over narration of how great Gerome is actually is and how limitless is potential is. But then we hear that he is not Gerome but actually a man named Vincent. See Gattaca happens in a not to distant future .
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