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Gattaca, 1997

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman

Directed by: Andrew Niccol

Written by: Andrew Niccol

Language: English, Esperanto

Country: USA

Runtime: 106 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.8

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Gattaca can be described as contemplative, suspenseful, and thought provoking. The plot revolves around switching roles, destiny, and a future dystopia. The main genres are sci-fi, drama, and thriller. In terms of style, Gattaca is postmodernist, is neo-noir, and involves twists and turns. In approach, it is fantastical and serious. The movie has received attention for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. Note that Gattaca involves profanity.

Summary of Gattaca

In the 21st century, genetic engineering makes possible the creation of biologically superior human specimens ("valids"), who then grow to positions of power and prestige. Would-be astronaut Vincent (Ethan Hawke) born the old-fashioned way, can only hope for a janitorial position at the elite Gattaca Corporation--until he buys the blood, urine, and identity of a perfect but paralyzed athlete. But a murder in the company's ranks attracts the attention of a detective who threatens to sniff Vincent out.

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Language:	English, Esperanto
Country:	USA
Release date:	October 1997
Runtime:	106 min

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Ethan Hawke

as Vincent Freeman

Uma Thurman

as Irene Cassini

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Entertainment Weekly

Sets, music, and imagery are rigorously controlled and undeniably stunning, but after a while flaws creep into the plot's double helix. Full Review

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by: Ty Burr

The Onion (A.V. Club)

The film's bleak future society is admittedly nothing new, and there's no lack of contrived or wooden moments, but Gattaca's parable of nature versus nurture is compelling enough to make it worth seeing for reasons besides art direction. Full Review

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by: John Krewson

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Ten years from the time this movie was made, we can now send a cheek swab to a website and have our entire genome sequenced. Fetuses can be screened for genetic diseases and in some countries for traits like eye and hair color. The neo-Victorian... Read and rate it

09.October.2009
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by: DentedCouch
DentedCouch rated this movie0/10

A disappointment. Had so much potential but falls short. Predictable from the start. Dull settings and pretty dull acting. Read and rate it

21.March.2009
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by: ngx
ngx rated this movie4/10Disappointing

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