Rating: Summary: Well done, Underrated Thriller Review: Jude Law shines over Hawke and Thurman in this well-crafted film with great cinematography, brooding mood, and emotional resonance. There are few jarring logical flaws, such as a laughably outdated identification technology and that a spinal injury can only be remedied in the future by a suicide. However, it's an unusually intelligent and absorbing sci-fi film at par with "The Arrival".
Rating: Summary: thought-provoking sci-fi movie Review: The most interesting thing about this movie is that it seems so possible in the near future. Andrew Niccol wrote a very smart movie, and I wouldn't be surprised if someday the world is the way he pictures it in Gattaca (clever title, I agree--g,a,t,and c are the letters of the genetic code). Great performances from Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, and all the cast, really. This movie is not only smart and involving, it is starkly beautiful, and also has an incridibly gorgeous score by the very talented Michael Nyman.
Rating: Summary: great sci fi flick Review: overall a great scifi genre movie, the title "GATTACA" was VERY creative, GATTACA is the formula for DNA, hehe just learned it in bio the other day
Rating: Summary: The future is Gattaca Review: It seems as if our society is doomed and destined to the society of Gattaca. It is important that we do not let others be treated like the in-valids were. This thriller is a wake up call of how not to be as a society. Ethan Hawke plays an extraordinary performance as Vincent, an in-valid human that takes on a valid(Jude Law) identity. This film can show what can be done by the human spirit,and how important to not let the world put limits on a person. It is necessary to always keep these lessons in mind.
Rating: Summary: Best Sci Fi of The Decade Review: Like all sci fi films, GATTACA asks "what if?" The answer can be startling. The most thought provoking film in years asks and poses many questions on the dawn of the coming age of genetics. The beauty of this film is it is a very thought provoking film. It makes you think, "if the gene that holds the characteristic of homosexuality can be identified, will parents opt to abort the unborn baby with the hopes of a heterosexual child being conceived next?" Besides all of the socio-political elements in the film, GATTACA is beautifully photographed and the film score is even more beautiful. GATTACA is well worth the purchase. It is a film that can be viewed over and over. My only criticism of the film is that of the relationship of the two brothers needed a little more deveoping. But still a great film.
Rating: Summary: Excellent Film! Review: Gattaca is not your typical sci-fi movie. I think a lot of what this movie has to offer has nothing to do with science fiction. Gattaca is full of inspiration. It's the story of a young man going after his dreams even though his family and society have given up on him. It's also the story of another young man plagued by perfection. The DVD shows a few cut scenes. Many great themes in this film. Who knows what the future will be like? Outstanding performances by Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, Uma Thurman, and Loren Dean (from Billy Bathgate).
Rating: Summary: My Favorite Movie of all time Review: I've lost times of how many times I've watched this movie. I love i
Rating: Summary: One of the best suspense movies EVER Review: After renting this DVD 3 times in the last year-I finally had to purchase it. Gattaca is an enjoyable and poignant movie set in the near future. The plot basically revolves around a character who assumes the identity of another person to gain admission to Gattaca-a space academy. Since there are other reviews of this movie which detail the plot-I won't get into it here. The movie sets itself apart with the writing, directing, and soundtrack. The environment is enveloping (ala Blade Runner and Star Wars but less sci-fi based). After several sittings, I still pickup on visuals I otherwise did not (i.e.-the double helix DNA stair case in Vincent's apartment). This movie, oddly enough, reminds me of the Prisoner TV series in that it is extremely cerebral at one level and visual stunning at another. You MUST get this movie!
Rating: Summary: Very Very Underrated Review: This is without doubt the most underrated movie of all time. Not only is the performance by Ethan Hawke moving and haunting (how he was never nominated for an Oscar for best actor is beyond me), the line "I never saved anything for the journey back" still leaves me in a state of awe. Loren Dean's performance was also spellbinding and Jude Law establishes himself as a future Oscar winner with his performance as Eugene
Rating: Summary: An incredible movie Review: I just saw this movie and thought it was incredible. All the actors in the film were wonderful especially Jude Law. What a talented actor he is. I would definitely recommend this film.
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