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Gattaca [Blu-ray]
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List Price: $28.95
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Gore Vidal, Xander Berkeley, Jayne Brook
Directed By: Andrew Niccol
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Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: Blu-ray
EAN: 0043396154339
Format: AC-3
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-03-11
Running Time: 106
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 1997-10-24
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Editorial Reviews:
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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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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Video!
Comment: This was a great looking Blu-Ray Movie! I had seen it once in school and decided to wait til it came out on Blu-Ray to buy it! Great decision! Fast shipping from Amazon too!
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Summary: A superb sci fi thriller.
Comment: Gattaca is not your typical sci fi movie.
The usually lasers and explosions are not present.
What is present? The human race is entirely engineered, even before your born, your parents decide your traits, hair color, eye color etc...
Children who are born out of the "acceptable" order are called "God Children".
These "God Children" are pretty much the outcasts of society.
They are forced to work low ladder jobs and are not allowed to excel in society.
Gattaca is fast paced, well written, superbly acted and is a great commentary on where our world may be heading.
Will the geneticists decide who can and can't be born?
Scary stuff people, you could see entire peoples being exterminated before they are even born.
Another must see movie from Hollyweird.
Recommended.
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Summary: ok movie
Comment: Iliked it, i will keep this in my collection, i sell the bumms on ebay lmao
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Summary: Inspires you to believe that anything is possible
Comment: This truly is one of the greatest movies ever, thought provoking, brillant, and inspiring. Never has there been a movie that deserves so much credit. You will not be disappointed, I watch this movie in the when if first came to theathers, and then over and over again on DVD and still enjoy it to date.
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Summary: Gattaca: Destined to Become a Classic
Comment: "Gattaca" is the perfect example of how a very good movie can be made without spending tons of money producing it. All the emphasis is placed on the story, a very good story I might add, rather than dazzling special effects and inner ear damaging surround sound. Hollywood should take some lessons from this film and give the public more fare that uplifts and inspires rather than the apocalyptic doom and gloom they keep pushing on us. I try to rent movies on blu ray before I buy them to see if they are worth the additional cost, which is what I did here. The Blockbuster copy I rented, was excellent, has a lot more zip and sparkle than the dvd version that I own. The Amazon price is right and I will be buying the blu ray version.
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