Gattaca (1997) - Quotes

Strength Determines Success in Gattaca

Taglines: Only the strong succeed

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The Pursuit of Genetic Perfection

Taglines: Only one criterion : genetic perfection

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Confronting the Self in Gattaca

Taglines: How do you hide when you're running from yourself?

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The Human Spirit Beyond Genetic Determinism

Taglines: There Is No Gene For The Human Spirit.

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The Prisoner and Her Cell

Taglines: The Prisoner. Her Cell.

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The Prisoner and His Cell

Taglines: The Prisoner. His Cell.

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The Future of Human Genetic Evolution

Coda: [[w:Human Genome Project|Human Genome Project] In a few short years, scientists will have completed the ], the mapping of all the genes that make up a human being. We have now evolved to the point where we can direct our own evolution.

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Unexpected Connections in Challenging Situations

Vincent: What's this?

Dr. Lamar: [gives specimen cup] New policy. What's the matter? Flight got you nervous?

Vincent: Well, there's a problem Lamar...

Dr. Lamar: I never did tell you about my son, did I? He's a big fan of yours.

Vincent: Just remember that I was as good as any, and better than most...

Dr. Lamar: He wants to apply here.

Vincent: I could've gone up and back and nobody would've been the wiser.

Dr. Lamar: [test reveals Vincent as an invalid; Lamar overrides the results with Jerome's valid ID] Unfortunately, my son's not all that they promised. But then, who knows what he could do. Right? For future reference, right-handed men don't hold it with their left. It's just one of those things. You don't want to miss your flight, Vincent.

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Preparation for an Uncertain Journey

Jerome Eugene Morrow: You're flying today, aren't you? Look at what a mess you're in. Come on. I have your samples ready.

Vincent Freeman: I don't need any samples where I'm going.

Jerome: [shows freezer with a large stockpile of his specimen samples] You might when you get back. Everything you need to last you two lifetimes.

Vincent Freeman: Why have you done all this?

Jerome: So Jerome will always be here when you need him.

Vincent: Where are you going?

Jerome: I'm traveling too.

Vincent: I don't know how to thank you.

Jerome: [gives Vincent a folded piece of paper] I got the better end of the deal. I only lent you my body. You lent me your dream. Not until you're upstairs.

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The Cost of Ambition and Risk

Anton: Vincent! How are you doing this Vincent? How have you done any of this? We have to go back.

Vincent: It's too late for that. We're closer to the other side.

Anton: What other side? You wanna drown us both?

Vincent: You wanna know how I did it? This is how I did it Anton: I never saved anything for the swim back.

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Brotherhood and Identity in Gattaca

Anton Freeman: [turns around and looks at him. Stands] Vincent. My God you have changed. Has it been so long, you don't recognize your own brother?

Vincent Freeman: Are we brothers?

Anton: [Pause] Our parents both died thinking they'd outlived you. I had my doubts.

Vincent: What are you doing here Anton?

Anton: I should ask you that question. I have a right to be here. You don't.

Vincent: You almost sound as if you believe that. I committed no murder. You must be disappointed.

Anton: [Pause] You committed fraud. Listen, you're in a lot of trouble Vincent. I can get you out of here-

Vincent: Do you have any idea what it took to get IN here?!

Anton: You've gone as far as you can go. You come with me now!

Vincent: There is still a few million miles left to go..

Anton: It's over..

Vincent: Is it the only way you can succeed is to see me fail?

Anton: I'm telling you.....

Vincent: MY GOD, EVEN YOU ARE GOING TO TELL ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN'T DO NOW!? In case you haven't noticed, I don't need any rescuing, but you did once. Well.. you've got all the answers, how do you explain that?

Anton: You didn't beat me that day. I beat myself.

Vincent: Who are you trying to convince?

Anton: Do you want me to prove it to you?

Vincent: It's not important Anton. It's forgotten.

Anton: I'll prove it to you. YOU WANT ME TO PROVE IT TO YOU?! I'LL PROVE IT TO YOU!

Vincent: I do.

The Art of Playing Life's Hand

Irene: You didn't know?

Vincent: Oh, yes. Yeah.

Irene: Wonderful, wasn't it?

Vincent: Twelve fingers, or one, it's how you play.

Irene: That piece can only be played with twelve.

The Ethics of Genetic Perfection

Geneticist: You have specified hazel eyes, dark hair and fair skin. I've taken the liberty of eradicating any potentially prejudicial conditions. Premature baldness, myopia... alcoholism and addictive susceptibility... propensity for violence, obesity, etc.

Marie Freeman: [looks at Antonio] We didn't want... Diseases, yes, but--

Antonio Freeman: We were just wondering if it's good to leave a few things to chance?

Geneticist: We want to give your child the best possible start. Believe me, we have enough imperfection built in already. Your child doesn't need any more additional burdens. Keep in mind, this child is still you. Simply the best of you. You could conceive naturally a thousand times and never get such a result.

Returning to the Stars: A Reflection on Existence

Vincent Freeman: For someone who was never meant for this world, I must confess I'm suddenly having a hard time leaving it. Of course, they say every atom in our bodies was once part of a star. Maybe I'm not leaving... maybe I'm going home.

The Changing Views on Love and Happiness

Vincent Freeman: They used to say that a child conceived in love has a greater chance of happiness. They don't say that anymore.

The Science of Discrimination in Society

Vincent Freeman: I belonged to a new underclass, no longer determined by social status or the color of your skin. No, we now have discrimination down to a science.