Gattaca (DVD)

This film, largely the project of one man, writer and director Andrew Niccol, is a slow-paced but enthralling story exploring a very plausible near future. Vincent, our hero, is one of the tiny minority of children born in this era not genetically modified in any way. He was conceived "traditionally", in a not unattractive car, and born without any natural susceptibilities removed. His brother Anton, customised by a local geneticist, was deemed worthy of his father's name and always performed better than Vincent. But, like the heroes of so many human-interest stories, Vincent had a dream. This dream and the determination to overcome his society's ...

A truely inspiring movie. Written and directed by Andrew Niccol, who has really put his heart and soul in to this one. Containing a star studded cast, including Ethan Hawke, Jude Law and Uma Thurman. The film itself is set in the future, when the world is obsessed with Genetics and what your DNA will allow your body to achieve. The main character, Vincent, (Ethan Hawke) is born with a genetic disorder which prevents him from realising his life long dream of travelling into space. He then meets Jerome (Jude Law) who is perfect, but was disabled in an accident. He takes Jeromes identity and attempts to become something everyone said was impossible for a man ...

Gattaca is a futuristic movie, set in a World where people are judged not on the colour, or race, or looks, but on their very genetic makeup. Genetics have advanced to such a stage that prospective parents, if they choose, can actually decide on the sex and qualities of their unborn children before pregnancy. Genetic defects such as heart conditions, sight problems, and hereditary illnesses can be totally avoided, simply by visiting your local doctor - who will create a person from the very best parts of both parents. If that were the entire plot of the film,it would be very tedious. Fortunately, it isn't. Though most parents choose to conceive using the ...