Rotten
I didn't care enough about Hawke's character to ignore a big problem in the story's logic: if this future has such incredible biotechnology, why can't Law just get his damaged body parts fixed?
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader
Gattaca
There is no gene for the human spirit.
1997 · 1h 47m · PG-13
Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller
Directed by
Andrew Niccol
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Andrew Niccol Director
- Ethan Hawke as Vincent Freeman
- Uma Thurman as Irene Cassini
- Jude Law as Jerome Eugene Morrow
- Alan Arkin as Detective Hugo
- Loren Dean as Adult Anton Freeman
- Gore Vidal as Director Josef
- Tony Shalhoub as "German"
- William Lee Scott as Young Anton Freeman
- Ernest Borgnine as Caesar
- Blair Underwood as Geneticist
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
82%
Tomatometer
Fresh
One of first Hollywood films about the effects of genetic engineering on human conduct, Andrew Niccol's directing debut is an intelligent and timely sci-fi that, despite some illogical plot contrivances, is emotionally engaging almost up to the end.
Emanuel Levy, Variety
Rotten
Designer babies rule dystopia in stylish SF thriller filled with recycled plot devices.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Rotten
It's far too serious to be taken seriously.
Jack Mathews, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
An impressively fine-tuned first feature from Andrew Niccol.
Janet Maslin, New York Times
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