Gattaca [Blu-ray] starring Ethan
Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law,
Gore Vidal, Xander Berkeley
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Confidently conceived and brilliantly executed, Gattaca had a s omewhat
low profile release in 1997, but audiences and critics hailed the films
originality. Its 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 The Truman
Show, depicts a near-future society in which ones personal and
professional destiny is determined by ones genes. In this society, Valids
(genetically engineered) qualify for positions at prestigious corporatio ns,
such as Gattaca, which grooms its most qualified employees for space
exploration. In-Valids (naturally born), such as the films 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 societys 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, Gattaca
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, Gattaca is both stylish and smart, while
Jude Laws performance lends the film a note of tragic and heartfelt
humanity. --Jeff Shannon
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In the not-too-distant future, a less than perfect man wants to travel to the
stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable
given his genetic make-up and he has become one of the underclass of
humans that are only useful for menial jobs. To move ahead, he assumes
the identity of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen who is a
paraplegic as a result of a fall. With some professional advice, Vincent
learns to deceive DNA and urine sample testing. When a colleague is
killed he is finally scheduled for a space mission, but a colleag ue suspects
his origins and the police begin an investigation. I really enjoyed this
movie. I found it to be a well constructed and elegant exploration of some
pretty frightening ideas. Ethan Hawke delivers a subtle performance. Jude
Law and Uma Thurman compliment an all around superb cast. Memorable
cinematography and set design. See this movie, you won't be
disappointed,
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