Gattaca
Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a genetically inferior 'in-valid.' He then assumes the identity of a superior one in order to pursue his lifelong dream.
18 November 1979, Los Angeles, California, USA
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March 21, 2008
Ripe for reappraisal...the storytelling integrity and thoughtful themes of a good novel.
July 05, 2006
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.
January 01, 2000
At a time when we read about cloned sheep and tomatoes crossed with fish, the science in Gattaca is theoretically possible.
March 18, 2008
A modern sci-fi classic comes home to high-def in a gorgeous new transfer.
December 04, 2016
Among the very best of all the original "thoughtful" sci-fi movies out there.
June 05, 2007
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?
June 24, 2006
Chilly, elegant, and a little bloodless.
April 02, 2008
It predicts the way the world would change in 2001--and how our films would reflect that change.
June 05, 2007
Intelligent and suspenseful.
February 14, 2001
It's far too serious to be taken seriously.
June 05, 2007
This stately, stunningly beautiful picture evokes a future in which present-day prejudices and neuroses have been taken to new, insidious scientifically rationalized heights.
April 12, 2002
Designer babies rule dystopia in stylish SF thriller filled with recycled plot devices.
