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Gattaca
1997 107 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★8.0
Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
Director: Andrew Niccol
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Description
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.
Budget:
$36M
US Gross:
$12.53M
Worldwide:
$12.53M
Starring
Ethan Hawke
Actor
Uma Thurman
Actor
Jude Law
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1998
— Best Production Design
Golden Globe 1998
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best VHS Edition
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Costume Design
Saturn Awards 1998
— Best Original Score
Key opinion
Gattaca is widely regarded as a thoughtful, intellectually stimulating work of science fiction that prioritizes philosophical depth and human ambition over action-heavy spectacle. While a few critics find the narrative pacing slow or the plot execution somewhat weak, the majority praise the film's evocative atmosphere, strong central performances, and resonant message about overcoming systemic prejudice.
| Theme | The film succeeds as a poignant, character-driven exploration of human willpower overcoming a deterministic society. | |
| Production | The retro-futuristic production design and cinematography create a visually striking, sterile, and immersive atmosphere. | |
| Score | Michael Nyman's mournful and melancholic score expertly elevates the film's emotional and intellectual weight. | |
| Acting | Ethan Hawke and Jude Law deliver compelling, layered performances that anchor the central emotional conflict. | |
| Pacing | The meditative and deliberate pace creates a tranquil, high-quality experience for some, but others perceive it as slow or lackadaisical. |