DVD Movie Rating for: Gattaca

4 out of 5

Movie Plot of: Gattaca

Vincent is one of the last "natural" babies born into a sterile, genetically-enhanced world, where life expectancy and disease likelihood are ascertained at birth. Myopic and due to die at 30, he has no chance of a career in a society that now discriminates against your genes, instead of your gender, race or religion. Going underground, he assumes the identity of Jerome, crippled in an accident, and achieves prominence in the Gattaca Corporation, where he is selected for his lifelong desire: a manned mission to Titan. Constantly passing gene tests by diligently using samples of Jerome's hair, skin, blood and urine, his now-perfect world is thrown into increasing desperation, his dream within reach, when the mission director is killed - and he carelessly loses an eyelash at the scene! Certain that they know the murderer's ID, but unable to track down the former Vincent, the police start to close in, with extra searches, and new gene tests. With the once-in-a-lifetime launch only days away, Vincent must avoid arousing suspicion, while passing the tests, evading the police, and not knowing whom he can trust...

DVD Production Details of: Gattaca

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman

Director: Andrew Niccol

Format: Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen

Studio: Columbia/Tristar Studios

DVD Release Date: May 22, 2001
DVD Features:
Production notes

Theatrical trailer(s)

Short featurette

Deleted scenes

Full-screen and widescreen anamorphic formats

Cast of the movie: Gattaca

• Ethan Hawke .... Vincent Freeman
• Uma Thurman .... Irene Cassini
• Jude Law .... Jerome Eugene Morrow
• Gore Vidal .... Director Josef
• Xander Berkeley .... Dr. Lamar
• Jayne Brook .... Marie Freeman
• Elias Koteas .... Antonio Freeman
• Maya Rudolph .... Delivery Nurse
• Una Damon .... Head Nurse
• Elizabeth Dennehy .... Pre-School Teacher
• Blair Underwood .... Geneticist
• Mason Gamble .... Younger Vincent
• Vincent Nielson .... Younger Anton
• Chad Christ .... Young Vincent
• William Lee Scott .... Young Anton

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Reviews of the movie: Gattaca

Confidently conceived and brilliantly executed, Gattaca had a somewhat low profile release in 1997, but audiences and critics hailed the film's originality. It's 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 one's personal and professional destiny is determined by one's genes. In this society, "Valids" (genetically engineered) qualify for positions at prestigious corporations, such as Gattaca, which grooms its most qualified employees for space exploration. "In-Valids" (naturally born), such as the film's 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 society's 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 Law's performance lends the film a note of tragic and heartfelt humanity. In addition to a superb widescreen transfer, the DVD edition of Gattaca includes several deleted scenes (and one humorous outtake), which further establish the story's social context and provide additional insight into the scientific and ethical issues explored in this extraordinary film.

Brilliant Film - Best of the Year
GATTACA deserved a number of Oscars - Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor - Jude Law, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Score. All it got was a minor nom for Art Direction. It is a haunting, original, fascinating work that never ceases to amaze me. All the hoopla over Jude Law in THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY should have begun with his riveting performance in this film. A star turn if there ever was one. There are enough other reviews on this page to describe the originality of the plot and its execution. I just wanted to add another rave to the page. Don't miss it - we need a letterboxed video release of it. Five Stars.