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Confidently conceived and brilliantly executed,
f1i Gattaca
f0i0 had a somewhat low profile release in 1997, but audiences and critics hailed the film's originality. It's since been recognized as one of the most intelligent science fiction films of the 1990s. Writer-director Andrew Niccol, the talented New Zealander who also wrote the acclaimed Jim Carrey vehicle
f1i The Truman Show
f0i0 , depicts a near-future society in which one's personal and professional destiny is determined by one's genes. In this society, "Valids" (genetically engineered) qualify for positions at prestigious corporations, such as Gattaca, which grooms its most qualified employees for space exploration. "In-Valids" (naturally born), such as the film's protagonist, Vincent (Ethan Hawke), are deemed genetically flawed and subsequently fated to low-level occupations in a genetically caste society. With the help of a disabled "Valid" (Jude Law), Vincent subverts his society's social and biological barriers to pursue his dream of space travel; any random mistake--and an ongoing murder investigation at Gattaca--could reveal his plot. Part thriller, part futuristic drama and cautionary tale,
f1i Gattaca
f0i0 establishes its social structure so convincingly that the entire scenario is chillingly believable. With Uma Thurman as the woman who loves Vincent and identifies with his struggle,
f1i Gattaca
f0i0 is both stylish and smart, while Jude Law's performance lends the film a note of tragic and heartfelt humanity. In addition to a superb widescreen transfer, the DVD edition of
f1i Gattaca
f0i0 includes several deleted scenes (and one humorous outtake), which further establish the story's social context and provide additional insight into the scientific and ethical issues explored in this extraordinary film.
f1i --Jeff Shannon
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| upc: |
043396826496 |
| title: |
Gattaca |
| theatricalDate: |
24-10-1997 |
| stars: |
Ethan Hawke
Uma Thurman
Jude Law |
| purchase date: |
17-02-2005 |
| publisher: |
Columbia/Tristar Studios |
| published: |
07-10-2003 |
| price: |
$14.94 |
| net Rating: |
4.58 |
| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 |
| last lookup time: |
130403328 |
| genre: |
Science Fiction |
| edition: |
DVD |
| director: |
Andrew Niccol |
| currentValue: |
$10.99 |
| created: |
130403328 |
| aspect: |
Color
Closed-captioned
Widescreen |
| asin: |
0767805712
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