Gattaca [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Gattaca [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: A Masterpiece! Ethan Hawke and Jude Law are Flawless!
Summary: 5 Stars
Simply stated, this is one of the most moving and intellectually stimulating movies of recent years. The Blu-Ray release is nothing short of spectacular.
Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Jude Law can all make a case for this being their greatest artistic achievement. Each actor seems to cease being themselves and immerse themselves into the role with a completeness that I have rarely witnessed on screen. As one begins to watch even the first scenes, you are drawn into Ethan Hawke's character and cannot help but become emotionally attached.
The cinematography is breathtaking. The use of color as a provacative element is masterful. The score is wonderful, a perfect accompaniment to the theme.
Also, the sci-fi element focuses on realistic near future themes. People do NOT fly strange cars and go to strangely shaped buildings...instead there is a realistic element that enables the viewer to enjoy the film for what it is, and not be distracted with pointless sci-fi stereotypes. The issue of genetic manipulation is one that has been brought to attention lately and this film manages to show both sides of the issue without appearing to be a piece of propaganda. The Valids as they are called have all of the benefits of the genetic manipulation while the Invalids do not. The interesting premise here is that even an Invalid can rise above and beyond what his or her capabilities 'should' be. Also a Valid may still resort to the basic human instincts and actions despite all coding in the opposite direction. An amazing portrayal of what might be possible and very real in the near future.
I believe that this film should be the cornerstone of any Blu-Ray collection and cannot recommend it highly enough. Definately in my top 5 of all time!
Movie Review: A must own for fans of hard SciFi
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a huge SciFi fan, but there has always been a soft spot in me for the harder (ie. realistic) titles over the years. Gattaca is one of the finest films to come out of the 90's and one of the best SciFi films of all time. I still remember going to see it in the theater, where the film broke and they gave us free passes to 'Air Force One' (shudder). Over the years I have owned it on laser disc and Superbit DVD - this film is going to be amazing on blu-ray.
The film centers around Ethan Hawke, who plays a young man with a genetic defect who uses the identity of a recently paralyzed, genetically pure athlete (Jude Law) to pursue his dreams of going into space. The problem is society has basically bio-engineered the populace at conception (Hawke's character was made 'the old-fashioned way' in the back of his parents car) removing unwanted genetic problems to the point of discrimination against individuals who have not had their genetic structure perfected. When an important executive of the NASA-esque company where Hawke works is murdered, he becomes the prime suspect when an eyelash of his is identifed during the police investigation.
I don't want to explain the entire plot, with its twists and turns, only to say it is exciting up to the very end. Uma Thurman and Alan Arkin also give excellent performances as Hawke's love interest and a police detective respectively. An effective soundtrack and gorgeous cinematography will make this a must have for blu-ray fans. There are just some movies which I will re-buy, and this is one of them.
Movie Review: Gattaca FINALLY gets a little respect
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit that this movie did not appeal to me when it was first released in theaters. However, many years ago, I rented it and was captivated by the story. Since then I've had to make do with the underwhelming DVD edition. If you are looking for a lot of action, then this movie is probably not for you. What it does offer is a fantastic story with a cast that gives top notch performances. If you already own the DVD, and are not sure if this one is worth the upgrade, believe me the Blu-ray edition blows the old DVD out of the water. The sound and picture are near perfection. The colors on the DVD version appear washed out compared to the high def color palette. While this movie won't give your surround system a major workout, it does provide very clear ambient surround effects. The special features include two new short documentaries on the making of the film. While these don't compare to some of the extras offered on other titles, they are very informative and a welcome addition to the previous version. My one fault would be that it would have been great to have at least a good commentary track, or even a picture in picture feature. But, because I feared that this movie would never get the treatment it so rightly deserves, I would still highly suggest you add this title to your Blu-ray collection.Movie Review: Fascinating Futuristic Science Fiction Drama
Summary: 5 Stars
"Gattaca" was originally released in 1997 with very little publicity, but instantly collected a dedicated fanbase. Today, two decades later, the growing fanbase of this science fiction drama has dubbed it one of the most creative and unique perspectives on the future, and they're right.
Director Andrew Niccol paints the picture of a future where humans are valued for little more than their DNA structures. Prospective employees must give blood samples as part of their initial interview process, allowing employers to unfairly discriminate against applicants with undesireable DNA structures (poor health, balding, heart problems, etc.). Into this picture Niccol paints Vincent, an underdog "degenerate" who will do whatever it takes to achieve his dream job: working at Gattaca Aerospace Center and flying into outter space. As the story unfolds, the audience sees just how far Vincent is willing to go to make his dreams a reality, and the consequences that arise from his actions.
"Gattaca" entices its audience with an interesting storyline, and then delivers throughout the rest of the film with beautiful cinematography, well-rounded characters, and plot twists that make for an overall incredible expereince.
Movie Review: This movie looks best on blu ray.
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved Gattaca from the day I first saw in theaters. I was very excited to see it's release announced for blu-ray, and now am happy to say that this blu-ray release is truly an upgrade. If you've already bought this on DVD, it's worth buying again on blu-ray.
Video quality is top notch in every single scene. This movie has a subtle color palate that casts a warm orange hue in day scenes, and a cool blue hue in darker shots. Some people may complain that this type of cinematography is overly processed, but regardless of what your feelingss are on the look of the film, you can't argue with this blu-rays amazing image quality. I can't stress this enough, the movie just looks perfect.
Special features are as bad as they were on the DVD release, including a handful of scenes and a brief documentary. The documentary is rather interesting, although most of the material discussed is common knowledge by now. Sadly the bonus content didn't get the HD treatment, understandable since the documentary was shot on video and the deleted scenes never made it past dailies. Oh yeah, watching the deleted scenes is painful, so just skip those ... trust me.
What else is there to say, it's perfect.