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Movie Reviews of Gattaca (Special Edition)
Movie Review: The coming genetic apocalypse
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this DVD recently since it was on a list of recommended science fiction DVDs. which I found out you can get new for less than $[...], plus shipping.
Its somewhat typical - conventional in that the topic of human genetic engineering is placed in the context of a love story, which ordinarily would not interest me in the least bit.
But, it is revelatory in its dealing with the topic of human genetic engineering, done by humans, by parents for the sake of their children's best interests, (they suppose), and how our society might change in that context.
Its not a utopia, it's a dystopia, with ramifications well worth thinking over.
Once unleashed, and we are on the precipice of that, can the genie of genetic engineering be put back in the bottle?
And if human parents are prohibited from it, will anything stop our despotic covert governments from genetic engineering, if more power for them, better human weapons, can be made and controlled, I do not think so.
This is a vast topic, the movie series, Aliens, the whistle-blower Dan Burisch who says some reported alien UFO's such as Roswell, Greys/abductions were actually future versions of mankind coming back to gather genetic material to correct their own broken evolutionary path, Sitchin re: extraterrestrial intervention in mankind's past, the NAZI's - Rockefeller in the US and "eugenics", Dr Mary's Monkey (engineered bio weapons), again, too many instances to cite.
Check out the DVD if you are interested, it places in perspective one vital aspect of this very interesting topic.
Movie Review: A Sci-fi Classic!
Summary: 5 Stars
After watching the movie again for perhaps the fifth or sixth time recently, I felt compelled to write a review for it here on Amazon. The movie has remained as one of my absolute favorites ever since it came out. It is one of the few movies I can watch repeatedly and that I own in my personal collection. After just watching it, after 13 years since its release, it still feels as fresh and relevant as it did when it came out.
I won't summarize the plot to you here since there are plenty of reviews and websites that can do it for you better than I can. Rather I'll say it is among an exclusive club of intelligent sci-fi movies that make you think and don't get bogged down in their 'future-ness'. There isn't any special lingo to learn or technology to understand to appreciate and enjoy this movie. That makes it readily approachable by even those who are typically put off by the genre and an even more special treat to those who like sci-fi.
In short I highly recommend a viewing of this movie if you haven't seen it yet. It is a true gem that holds up against the test of time.
Movie Review: Gattaca (Special Edition)
Summary: 5 Stars
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 colleague 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,
Movie Review: Hard Science Fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
Most Science Fiction seen in movies is actually Fantasy and Romantic fiction given a very thin gloss of scientific speculation. This is a completely different affair. Based in scientific speculation only a few decades beyond our current capabilities, Gattacca makes a concerted effort to discuss and understand how scientific advancement will effect our society. Added to that is a wonderful story, detailed and believable characters, and enough suspense for any film. As a true expression of what Hard Science Fiction, in the vein of Clarke of Asimov, is supposed to be I can not suggest a better film.Movie Review: Beautiful Movie, Lovely Score, Great for Biology
Summary: 5 Stars
I showed this to 5 classes of freshman Biology students, and on the whole, they loved it. Some of them had a hard time following the story, but I think that had more to do with their two-second attention span than it did with the quality of the story.
As one student pointed out, the movie is an odd mix of the 1950's and the future. It is artfully done and imaginative, and still contains enough ethical substance that we can hold a decent conversation. Just the fact that I could still enjoy it after watching it 5 times in a row says something for its entertainment value.