| | | There is no gene for the human spirit.
Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound, English, Subtitled, Spanish, Dubbed & Subtitled, French, Dubbed
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.
"A brainy "what if."" Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today
"An impressive directorial debut." Stephen Farber, Movieline
"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 | Full Screen And Widescreen Formats | | French Subtitles | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | French Audio | | English Subtitles | | Spanish Subtitles | | English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital | | English 2-Channel Dolby Surround | | Spanish Audio |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Columbia Tri-Star |
| Release Date: 3/9/1998 |
| Running Time: 106 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1997 | | Catalog ID: 82649 | | UPC: 00043396826496 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | 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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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4.5 | | Plot | 4.5 | | Acting | 4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Excellent heart/sci-fi movie - with great theme! Sunday, March 05, 2000
Viewer from Honolulu from Viewer from Honolulu
This is one the finest movies I have seen in its ability to create a sense of yearning to be accepted, even at the expense of being someone else. The music is so well chosen and is very evocative of a constant yearning and when the two competing brothers swim into the sea - the sea comes alive and means that it is a representation of an area where genetic perfection cannot always win - the interlude scene between the main actor and actress- with the sea projected on a screen is also a nice effect. I felt very drawn into the characters and it was a really great script. The scenes where the main actor is scrubbing/scraping his skin to remove any chance that an imperfect part of him may be used against him - is heartbreaking, and makes the viewer realize to what extent the character is paying for in his daily life. Great movie. Recommend it highly. The best part about this film is that I viewed it on the DVD and the DVD is recorded in 2 formats - the standard and widscreen. The standard is so beautiful. Was this review helpful?  
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 What a wonderful mistake this was! Monday, February 21, 2000
glendale789 from Warren, RI
We actually rented this movie by accident - it was in the worng case!!! Both my wife and I absolutely loved this movie. We were so smitten by the plot and acting that we went out the next day and purchased it. I wish all mistakes worked out this well.. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Awesome Film: Great Sci-Fi Friday, November 26, 1999
rperaza.OTSINC from Orlando, FL
This film is a superb example of Sci-Fi! It offers a glimpse of the future that could be and demonstrates the power of the human will. Moving, emotional and inspiring are just a few words to describe this dramatic motion picture. Was this review helpful?
0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
4 of 5 Original Plot but lacking in some details Wednesday, September 15, 1999
A Viewer from Cold Springs, MA
A good semi-realistic sci-fi with a good story. However, there are some holes. First why does the astronaunt profession at GATTACA look like they are bankers. With the exception of the treadmill & human gyro scene, the main character spends most of the time in a business suit in front of a computer terminal. Even when they leave for space, they are in a three piece suit. Where are the astronaunt suits and actual training? Also what's with the retro 60s looking cars. Maybe it is just a fashion style in the film. When the main character undergoes an operation to increase height, wouldn't there be scars? It is also dissapointing that the real Jerome offs himself. Overall however, a good story about issues that may come up in the not too distant future. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Incredible! Tuesday, September 14, 1999
Jake from Boise Idaho
This is the best sci-fi ever, a dram that pulls at ones heart. Was this review helpful?
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
5 of 5 Triumph of Human Will over Science Monday, July 05, 1999
Randy from Waterford, Michigan
Gattica explores a plausable future where genetic manipulation becomes the key to a person's future and those with naturally-selected genes are doomed to menial tasks. A lowly janitor proves that the human will and spirit can beat the system when (with the help of a genetically perfect but paraplegic conspirator) he decides to brave the rigors of Gattica to train for a space mission. A murder at Gattica threatens to expose him when the police find samples of his DNA and he becomes the prime suspect. Will he escape detection and go to the stars? Was this review helpful?
4 of 5 Should have won some oscars Wednesday, June 16, 1999
rompwomp from NY
This movie was incredible, the acting is superb, the plot is clean, and the dialogue is unforgetable. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Gattaca receives a thumbs up! Wednesday, June 09, 1999
Sean from Jacksonville, FL
Though most people won't appreciate this movie because they won't understand it, I found this movie to be very over-the-top. This movie will appeal to intellectual & softhearted viewers. THEME: A determined spirit will triumph over good genes in the future. Was this review helpful?
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