Gattaca (DVD, 1998, Closed Captioned)

Gattaca is the ultimate geek movie for several reasons. First it's a story of redemption. Except the redemption comes from the outcast who is told he isn't smart; disproving it to all by sophisticated deception. The deception though could only be pulled off by the smartest of individuals. Vincent is such an individual. Vincent (played by Ethan Hawke) instead becomes both jock and nerd - also learning chemistry and biology in the process of covering up his identity.

Second, Gattaca is an ultimate Geek movie, because the short guy with glasses gets the uber attractive girl.

Gattaca centers around a type of "Brave New World" future where those born are genetically assigned to their place in society. Doctors are born doctors and the parents are made aware of it soon after conception.

Once assigned to your career, the only thing that can stop you from being wealthy and living out your destiny is fate.

Going underground, Vincent assumes the identity of Jerome (played by Jude Law), crippled in an accident, and achieves prominence at Gattaca, where he is selected for his lifelong desire: a manned mission to Saturn. Constantly passing gene tests by diligently using samples of Jerome's hair, skin, blood and urine, "his perfect (albeit altered) world is challenged just before his dream becomes within reach, when the mission director is killed and his real DNA is found near the crime scene!

This movie has a very good twist at the end. If you are a geek, the ending may make you cry.

In case you don't get the connection of the word Gattaca - the name for the Space Training Facility in the movie it is comprised of four of the five nucleotides [proteins] that make up DNA: Guanine, Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine. These proteins are listed by their first letter, G, A, C, T, with the fifth main protein being Urasil; U. One could stretch the meaning of the missing protein to mean [YOU] or [UGLY] - there are no [UGLY] genes at Gattaca.

Acting is impeccable, as is the setting and the plot. Great example of a great script leading to a great movie.

This movie has a compelling plot, well-developed characters, and suspense to make an enjoyable viewing experience for everyone. For those thinkers out there who like to have some mental stimulation, this movie is an A+. Though we don't have the highly advanced genetic technology (yet) displayed in the movie, you have to wonder if our culture today uses other methods to determine the have and the have-nots before they even have a chance.

I bought this DVD to use in the classroom for my students since I am a teacher. It does have an interesting plot twist and added to my sudents' interests in the classroom lessons.

Gattaca is set in the future, filmmakers did a great job - nothing farfetched. Believable story, characters, and plot. Awesome cinematography and soundtrack.

a Grim look at the future. where we are all genetically engineered. specifically for the job we do. if you like equilibrium, 1984, a brave new world, or Fahrenheit 451. you'll dig this flick. I watched this movie streaming on netflix. mid movie decided to hop on ebay and buy it.

I like the way baby Vicent kinda looked like Ethan Hawke. I loved the way Ethan Hawke looked when he was dressed in his black suite all serious, I loved the way(Loren Dean's) Anton Freeman'slip quivered when he challenged his brother Vicent(Ethan Hawke)for another swim contest. I also loved the way how Loren Dean looked serious too. I just loved the whole movie. I bought it because the first time I saw it was on comcast cable (Demand). There's nothing bad about this movie.

I purchased the CD as picture described. Not as described and a copy. I will now have to order another one.

Excelente pelicula es lo que nos puede pasar en un futuro muy cercano con toda la ingenieria genetica y el manejo que se hace de nuestro material preocupa porlos que tiene probelmas hereditarios

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We bought this movie because my daughter in middle school had to write a report on this movie. We looked all over town for it and was unable to rent it or buy it. As far as enjoying the movie it had well known actors and was very entertaining. It definately made you stop and wonder what the future holds for us. We enjoyed it and would recommend it.

Great movie! Great cast! The best part is that everything is underplayed. We enjoy Science Fiction and this is Science Fiction at its best. The direction is remarkable in it precise depiction of a "not to distant future" and its affect on the people of that time. Classes of people are created judged be their genetic makeup rather than any other reason.

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I always wanted this particular sci fi movie. I saw it years ago and could not find it any where. It's a great movie with great actors who have gone on to do big things on the big screen.

I seldom buy DVDs but this show is so awesome that I've watched it about 8 times already and I still find it fantastic. One of the best sci fi movies ever..