| | | There is no gene for the human spirit.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), French, Spanish, Subtitled
Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Alan Arkin and Jude Law star in this engrossing sci-fi thriller about an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. Hawke stars as Vincent, 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. However, a week before his mission, a murder marks Vincent as suspect. With a relentless investigator in pursuit and the colleague he has fallen in love with beginning to suspect his deception, Vincent's dreams steadily unravel.
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"An impressive directorial debut." Stephen Farber, Movieline
"A brainy "what if."" Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
"Two thumbs up!" Siskel & Ebert
Editor's Note
In the 21st century, genetic engineering makes possible the creation of biologically superior human specimens ("valids"), who then grow to positions of power and prestige. Would-be astronaut Vincent (Ethan Hawke) born the old-fashioned way, can only hope for a janitorial position at the elite Gattaca Corporation--until he buys the blood, urine, and identity of a perfect but paralyzed athlete. But a murder in the company's ranks attracts the attention of a detective who threatens to sniff Vincent out.
| Features | High bit rate digital transfer process that optimizes video quality | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Digitally Mastered Audio & Anamorphic Video | | Widescreen Version | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1 |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Columbia Tri-Star |
| Release Date: 12/11/2001 |
| Running Time: 106 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1997 | | Catalog ID: 07963 | | UPC: 00043396079632 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Chinese | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1998) | | | Nancy Nye, Jan Roelfs, Nominee, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration | |
Golden Globe (1998) | | | Michael Nyman, Nominee, Best Original Score-Motion Picture |
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| | Professional Reviews | Sight and Sound
"...GATTACA is bolstered by an elaborate, often impressive series of riffs on identity and disguise..." 03/01/1998 p.48-9USA Today
"...If smart sci-fi is your vial of tea, GATTACA won't disappoint..." -- 3 out of 4 stars 10/24/1997 p.6D Entertainment Weekly
"...Corporal paranoia transforms suspense into pleasurable dread..." -- Rating: A- 05/08/1998 p.82 New York Times
"...A handsome and fully imagined work of cautionary futuristic fiction....An impressively fine-tuned first feature..." 10/24/1997 p.E18 Chicago Sun-Times
"...This is one of the smartest and most provocative of science fiction films, a thriller with ideas..." 10/24/1997 p.35 Total Film
4 stars out of 5 -- "Underrated, understated and gleaming with chilly intelligence." 05/01/2008 p.152 NY1 News 9 of 10
Orwell's 1984 meets Kubrik's 2001. Brilliantly conceived, masterfully directed, superbly acted. Easily one of the best films of the year. A mesmerizing (or fascinating) cautionary tale that presents a haunting vision of the future. Gattaca cannot be duplicated. - Neil Rosen
The New York Times 7 of 10
A handsome and fully imagined work of cautionary futuristic fiction. An impressively fine tuned first feature from Andrew Nichol. Uma Thurman grows more bewitching with each role. - Janet Maslin
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