Gattaca [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of Gattaca [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: What would you do if you were imperfect in a perfect world?
Summary: 5 Stars
Gattaca is a brilliant, thought-provoking story of an man who, though underprivileged by birth as a genetic "in-valid", strives to fulfill his dream of traveling into space in a society obsessed with genetic perfection. Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman display great chemistry together (which is only natural of course since Gattaca came out when they were a real-life couple). Jude Law, playing his first role in a U.S. film, is perfectly cast as the genetically handcrafted man whom fate has reduced to the role of a cynical surrogate identity. The supporting cast does an admirable job, as well. Gattaca handles its subject matter with intelligence and ties its storyline together with a thread of tightly woven yet understated suspense.
Gattaca's visuals are stunning and provide a distinctive feel. The scenery is cold, stark and utilitarian - a blend of both neo- and retro-futuristic motifs. Outdoor scenes are set with earthy tones and stylized golden hues, giving the film a tidy yet dystopian feel. Plus Gattaca features a musical score that I can only describe as hauntingly triumphant.
Needless to say, this is one of my favorite cinematic treasures, one that I highly recommend.
Movie Review: A spectacular sci-fi film; thoughtful, relevant and stylish
Summary: 5 Stars
Gattaca is a wonderful film that is likely to earn more respect and recognition as time passes. This is science-fiction at its best. Stylish and credible, Gattaca is vastly under-rated. In my view, it is easily one of the top-ten best sci-fi films of all time.
Beyond the thought-provoking concepts regarding the future opportunities and problems surrounding genetics, Gattaca's greatest power may be its ability to inspire. Many people will come away from this film with the feeling that they really can make a good run at their dreams, no matter their background or supposed limitations.
As we move deeper into the 21st century, with all it's gifts and burdens, we may find that we need the human spirit more than ever to cope. (to be clear, by "human spirit", I mean imagination, ambition, drive and our knack for achieving seemingly impossible goals).
I give this film my highest recommendation.
--Guy P. Harrison, author of
Race and Reality: What Everyone Should Know About Our Biological Diversity
and
50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God
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Movie Review: a love letter to ambition
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie when it first came out in theatres and have been extolling its virtues ever since.
As others note, it's beautifully shot, and in the context of its original release date is almost like an odd pornography for the age of AIDS (the plot requires excessive details on blood and other bodily fluids).
Most spectacular about the film though is its argument in support of those of us who were never supposed to do much, and somehow do and did much more. I have watched this movie dozens if not hundreds of times now, and it still makes me cry. It is a love letter to ambition, and a solace for those of us who have "never saved anything for the way back" and done extraordinary things in spite of flesh and circumstances. In many ways, for me, this film is a litmus test for my close friends and other intimates. While the film has its flaws and is not terribly accessible in its cold, heightened reality, getting it and being moved by it is a definite requirement for those in my life.
Movie Review: A Phenomenal Sci-Fi Film, A Tremendous Positive Empowering Message
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite films...EVER. The plot and premise are artistically crafted, the acting is superb - Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Xander Berkley, Alan Arkin, Ernest Borgnine, Tony Shalhoub (it also has a rare and brilliant appearance by Gore Vidal in a significant role) and it is not overwhelmed with gratuitous special effects. It is a piece of art, even the title and name of the facility is crafted to reflect the topic of the film, the letters in Gattaca comprise the letters of the proteins in DNA. The messages in the film are nothing short of tremendous about the human will, turning our weaknesses into strengths, achieving our goals and the darker tendencies of society to categorize and box in our potential. It is an emotional roller coaster you will never forget. I can't recommend it highly enough. If you liked the Shawshank Redemption, I thought this was a far better film.Movie Review: A superb sci fi thriller.
Summary: 5 Stars
Gattaca is not your typical sci fi movie.
The usually lasers and explosions are not present.
What is present? The human race is entirely engineered, even before your born, your parents decide your traits, hair color, eye color etc...
Children who are born out of the "acceptable" order are called "God Children".
These "God Children" are pretty much the outcasts of society.
They are forced to work low ladder jobs and are not allowed to excel in society.
Gattaca is fast paced, well written, superbly acted and is a great commentary on where our world may be heading.
Will the geneticists decide who can and can't be born?
Scary stuff people, you could see entire peoples being exterminated before they are even born.
Another must see movie from Hollyweird.
Recommended.