Vincent is an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. He is an "In-Valid" who assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 16 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
I didn't care enough about Hawke's character to ignore a big problem in the story's logic: if this future has such incredible biotechnology, why can't Law just get his damaged body parts fixed?
– Lisa Alspector,
Chicago Reader,
5 Jun 2007
fresh:
One of first Hollywood films about the effects of genetic engineering on human conduct, Andrew Niccol's directing debut is an intelligent and timely sci-fi that, despite some illogical plot contrivances, is emotionally engaging almost up to the end.
– Emanuel Levy,
Variety,
5 Jul 2006
rotten:
Designer babies rule dystopia in stylish SF thriller filled with recycled plot devices.
– Rick Groen,
Globe and Mail,
12 Apr 2002
rotten:
It's far too serious to be taken seriously.
– Jack Mathews,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb 2001
fresh:
An impressively fine-tuned first feature from Andrew Niccol.