Gattaca Reviews

One of the best forward looking movies I've ever seen. This movie which takes place perhaps 50 years from now relies on present injustices and... alities for it's moral-of-the-story. As is the case of all sci-fi writers Andrew Niccol exposes modern man's follies in a futuristic setting. How many of us have not been given credit for an accomplishment or never been given the chance to 'swing the bat' or been prejudged before one has even spoken? Gattaca is a recognition of the individual....of individual talent and drive. Our inner spirit defines who we are not the mass produced human robot society cranks out to keep itself going. One of my favorite scenes in Gattaca is when Vincent has to take one last urine test before his departure. Lamar tells Vincent that his son wasn't everything they promised. And that Vincent is his son's hero.....'after all, who knows how much he can accomplish, right?' Lamar knew about Vincent's 'invalid' status for years but remained silent because of his own son's imperfection. Both were both rooting for Vincent to succeed....against all odds. This last scene offers hope because even in a place like Gattaca, with it's sterile, robotic perfection, there are still those who root for the underdog. Full Review

this movie is a beautiful and exciting.it shows how borrowing someone's DNA can lead to complications.the symbols that they use in the movie are not... hard to find like in Jerome's apartment the staircase is a symbol for DNA.Vincent is a good example for this because he followed his dream but for him to continue living it the real Jerome had to die;there could only be one Jerome in that society.I give this movie a good review because it's a good way to teach a class about DNA complications.i hope you can make another movie like this.best wishes. Full Review

Gattaca is a wonderful movie. The musical score's underlying theme is powerful, yet sorrowful. It plays well to the theme of Gattaca. This theme... s about believing in yourself when others won't. It is about succeeding when others hold you back. It is about having hope when things seem hopeless. And finally it is about courage.....or maybe the roots of courage. It was the last swimming contest between Vincent and Anton that defined Vincent's courage. As Anton was giving up and heading back to shore he shouted to Vincent, "I can't make it, I've got to go back!" Vincent responds, "Come on, keep going, it's closer to the other side." Anton responds, "What other side? You're going to kill both of us! Vincent, how have you done all of this?" Vincent reveals his secret, "This is how I did it Anton.....I never left anything for the trip back...." The 'other side' was death. Vincent wasn't afraid of dying. And perhaps that's where courage starts and fear ends Full Review