Gattaca

Film: Gattaca
Directed By: Andrew Niccol
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Gore Vidal
Duration: 106 Minutes
Genre: Science Fiction
Year: 1997

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Plot Synopsis:
Children in the new age are being born using superior technology which can guarantee that they live with the best of their parents genes. Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) was born the old fashioned way, and one day dreams to be an astronaut, but can’t due to his myopia and congenital heart defect. He then finds a way to buy the identity of a man who was born with the technology and lives the life he finally dreamed of.

The Bowley Review:
Back when this movie came out, I wasn’t really interested in watching it. I was interested in movies with a huge appeal and big action. Just a while back, I read the plot for this movie and I decided to give it a try. I made a good choice watching this movie. It has a great story, a wonderful cast, and an interesting ending to it. This kind of movie really makes you wonder how far science will go within the next few years.

The acting in the movie is fairly good. I’m not the biggest fan of Ethan Hawke, but he can do a good job sometimes. Uma Thurman does a good job as Hawke’s co-worker and love interest.

If you’re in the mood for a movie with a well-developed plot, then look no further. Recommended.

Grade: B+

~ by bowley on March 3, 2008.