Directed by:
Andrew NiccolScreenplay:
Andrew NiccolCinematography:
Sławomir IdziakComposer:
Michael NymanCast:
Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Xander Berkeley, Jayne Brook, Elias Koteas, Blair Underwood, Mason Gamble, William Lee Scott, Ernest Borgnine (more)VOD (4)
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Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman star in this sci-fi adventure directed by Andrew Niccol. Vincent (Ethan Hawke) dreams of becoming a space pilot, but in the world in which he lives only people with prime genetic material can attain the top jobs. Determined to succeed, he makes a deal with the genetically-perfect Jerome (Jude Law) which will provide him with fresh daily samples of Jerome's urine, skin and hair, thus allowing him to fake his identity and find a place on the space program. The plan starts off working perfectly, but when one of the company's directors is murdered and Vincent becomes the main suspect, it can only be a matter of time before his secret is revealed. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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Gattaca is literally the embodiment of the sci-fi genre's essence and, in every respect, a highly exceptional film where all the ingredients that make up a good artistic work are perfectly harmonized and balanced. An imaginative script that utilizes the latest scientific discoveries and envisions where these insights and new technologies could lead society. Sensitive, highly professional direction that evokes strong emotions without cheap effects, and a cast with no visible weaknesses delivering numerous excellent performances. Gattaca is already here, we just haven't fully realized it yet, but in about twenty years, we will fully face what is depicted in Gattaca. Overall impression: 100%. It is astonishing that such an exceptional film could be made with such a small budget.
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A very interesting sci-fi, where the authors once again understood that content is much more important than form and great special effects. Content really is important here, and it's a beautiful example of how we sometimes achieve something that isn't even rightfully ours, but once we have it, we cling to it at all costs and are willing to do almost anything. But here it almost remains. The longing for something more is intricately connected here with the dreams of individuals.
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I see that I'm writing my thousandth review, so I'll try to do something at least a little bit meaningful-) Gattaca is a fine sci-fi movie with a very original story, great actors and a captivating atmosphere that grabs you from the start and just won't let go. But it's not a revolutionary vision of the future in the style of A.I.: Artificial Intelligence or 12 Monkeys, it's much more about the characters and their relationships, and the real sci-fi elements appear more in the background, even though they are its main essence and clue. In fact, the whole film is pulled by the main idea of perfect and genetically engineered humans, which Niccol plays with brilliantly, preparing for genre fans 100 minutes of unique and imaginative entertainment that has much more charm than lightsabers or warring robots. All of that is enhanced by the trio of protagonists, which couldn't have been better cast (Uma looks damn good here, too). The film will probably require a second screening, so the rating is only preliminary.
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A very pleasant surprise. Honestly, I was afraid of this film. A sci-fi film without action sounds terrible, but it ended up being a very beautiful and productive film that literally gave up on effects and turned out more than great. Perfect actors, an interesting and original idea that made me watch with suspense until the end. 75%
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Andrew Niccol really is the man. His first screenplay, his first project that got turned into a movie and it was a work of genius. On top of that, you get great actors such as Ethan Hawke and Jude Law, who do a terrific job making the story more human because no matter what Gattaca might pretend to be it’s a very civil sci-fi movie, which is based on an original idea and which makes you constantly think about it. The only thing I’m sorry about is that I saw this movie when I was still very little. Back then, I wasn’t able to understand it and even after all those years I can’t be excited enough about it to give it a five-star review.
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