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Gattaca [Region 2] | ![Gattaca [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ci1WQw%2BlL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Andrew Niccol
Actors: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal, Xander Berkeley
Category: DVD
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Rating:  414 reviews
Sales Rank: 143528
Format: NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), Hindi (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Turkish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled), Hungarian (Subtitled), Polish (Subtitled), Icelandic (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Czech (Subtitled), Greek (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Running Time: 106 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5024165779491
ASIN: B00004CXWW
Theatrical Release Date: October 24, 1997
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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. --Jeff Shannon
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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. --Jeff Shannon
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 Gattaca (Special Edition) March 18, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
In the not-too-distant future, a less than perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and he has become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. To move ahead, he assumes the identity of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen who is a paraplegic as a result of a fall. With some professional advice, Vincent learns to deceive DNA and urine sample testing. When a colleague is killed he is finally scheduled for a space mission, but a colleague suspects his origins and the police begin an investigation. I really enjoyed this movie. I found it to be a well constructed and elegant exploration of some pretty frightening ideas. Ethan Hawke delivers a subtle performance. Jude Law and Uma Thurman compliment an all around superb cast. Memorable cinematography and set design. See this movie, you won't be disappointed,
 A great film but disappointing blu-ray release March 9, 2010
A. Balest (LA, USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love this film. It is a wonderful story about following your dreams no matter what the cost or hight of difficulty. My review instead is to focus on the blu-ray release of this film.
This blu-ray release is lame. Columbia Pictures wanted to save money and did not do a new transfer of this film. THIS IS NOT A FULL 16X9 presentation. It has black bars. WTF? This is BLU-RAY ! I purchased this for the full anamorphic 1080p 16X9 presentation. Instead, you get mediocre picture quality with black bars on the top and bottom.
This is not worth the money. If you have the standard def version, any blu-ray player will give you an up convert and it will look about the same.
Very disappointing.
One of the great films of the late '90s... March 2, 2010
Jeffrey B. Klossner (East Amherst, NY)
Gattaca is on my personal Top 5 list...The story, the acting, the soundtrack are all fantastic. It is truly a timeless film that deserves the accolades it got in 1997 and still receives today. Despite it being early in their careers, it is some of the best work ever done by Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law. They are so believable and integrated in their roles. I've yet to have anyone I know watch Gattaca, and say it wasn't a great film. Very highly recommended.
 Genetic Profiling Gone Mad in this Original but Uneven Tale! February 27, 2010
Scotman (Sausalito, CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well, this movie was an experience! Just a short commentary. Gattaca punches home a curious "What If." What if science got to a point where genetic engineering was perfected to where a parent could choose any trait, either sex, and practically guarantee a near-perfect human being with excellent odds at success?
And even with the genetic make-up totally in his/her favor, could said person achieve his goals? Can you genetically engineer a spirit, a will and an intention to succeed?
Vincent's parents decided to have him as a "natural" birth, i.e. without genetic prompting. The hospital took a blood sample from his heel at the tender age of 10 minutes old (practically!) and got a sterile computer read-out of the chances of heart failure, life expectancy and so on.
The parents tried again, this time conceiving Anton, who was a product of genetics but the parents decided they wanted to keep a few things "natural." Fascinating.
The movie is a story about conflict between one's genetic code and one's desires to overcome the obstacles that an immorally bankrupt society can throw in our paths.
The proof that this is true is when Anton, the genetically superior brother, yet loses swimming matches with his brother. His brother has the will and the drive.
Through a "handler", Vincent takes the genetic material of "Jerome" and in fact becomes Jerome. He sneaks in blood samples, straps urine bags to his leg and wears contacts as Jerome would. Jerome is genetically superior yet has no real drive or real dreams and though the genetic clock is in his favor, "always made second place." Jerome is locked in a wheelchair as the result of an attempted suicide and his only lot in life is to supply Vincent with enough blood and urine samples to maintain the pretense of Vincent being Jerome. Gattaca does daily genetic testing, so the deception must be perfect.
Uma Thurman plays a woman who works at Gattaca, a facility that flies a dozen or so flights into space. Jerome (aka Vincent) fools her for some time but when she discovers his secret, she can relate and protects him. The whole thing here is quite tender but the acting is somewhat forced.
In the middle of all this, Jerome (Vincent) is nearly found out several times during a police investigation of a murder that occurs at Gattaca. Will he be found out? Is his will so strong and his goal so pure (getting to Titan, a Saturnian moon), that he can even overcome the watchful detectives and even his brother Anton (who makes a surprise appearance)?
The film may take another couple of watchings since its commentary on the human condition and where society is going is quite fascinating and important to understand.
Oh, cool Ernest Borgnine appearance as the head janitor and former boss of Vincent. Priceless acting from a Hollywood veteran actor!
Word play: Jerome = Genome? Eugene = Eugenics? Curious.
The movie is a bit uneven at times, but overall has quite the "1984" message to tell in such an original fashion.
Recommended!
The image quality is out of this world February 21, 2010
Tintin (Boston, USA)
It's hard to believe this DVD is not blu-ray. The images are so sharp, so beautiful, of all the DVDs I own (which is a lot), this one has the best image quality. Just fantastic. And the movie is quite good too.
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