Gattaca
There is no gene for the human spirit.
There is no gene for the human spirit.
Drama, Science Fiction
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1997
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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.
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Runtime:
107 min
Release date:
9 Jul 1997
Country:
US
Languages:
English, Esperanto
Budget:
$36,000,000
Revenue:
$12,532,777
Awards:
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.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
1 Jan 2000