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Gattaca
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Submitted by Jake on Wed, 02/18/2009 - 03:23
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How could I not have thought to post on this? (Thanks, Jamesbloke) It's one of my all-time favo(u)rites.
Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow - what's not to like? And how did so many people miss it? It was a bit of a sleeper, probably because it was a little on the sci-fi side, has a slower pace (which actually I enjoy in films), and requires a little work to grasp. But there are real treasures for those who would delve...
There are themes on individuality v conformity/society, science v natural order, the nature of humanity, family, friendship and sacrifice, as well as good ol' rooting for the underdog.
And here's a bit of trivia: it was filmed (partly) at the Marin (as in Marin County, CA) Civic Center, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Who else saw it? What did you think?
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Well, since I'm named, I suppose I ought to add my ha'penny worth.
Saw it loved it. Can't believe you missed Ernst Borgine off!
I love the tagline, which sums up the story perfectly: There is no gene for the human spirit.
For a Sci-fi film there was remarkably little visible science fiction, possibly as it was such a low budget film. I think a lot of people watch Sci-Fi for the wow factor and not the ideas, which can be harder to grasp. No wonder Contact got all the cinema time. In some ways Gattaca was 2001 to Contact's Star Wars.
The retro style to the film was obviously a result of the low budget - but if anything it added to the film, rather than detract. It reminded me so much of Things to Come - in some ways the old sci-fi had it right. Going to the moon in a tailored suit and sat in regular chairs is so much more impressive than spacesuits and five point harnesses.
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I liked it too, although it was uncomfortable to watch. I actually think of it often, every time I hear about some weird genetic thing that you can do to determine the eye color/gender/superiority of your baby or anything like that. I hope the future doesn't get to that point, but I'm sure it will go in that direction.
It was beautifully ironic that he was found out through a single eyelash. :)
Why am I totally freaked out about every movie set in the future? They paint such a freaky picture of what life will be like! *shudder*
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what excactly is gattaca?
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In "the not-too-distant" future, where genetic engineering of humans is common and DNA plays the primary role in determining social class, Vincent is conceived and born without the aid of this technology. Suffering from the nearly eradicated physical dysfunctions of myopia and a congenital heart defect, as well as being given a life expectancy of 30.2 years, Vincent faces extreme genetic discrimination and prejudice. The only way he can achieve his life-long dream of becoming an astronaut is to break the law and impersonate a "valid", a person with appropriate genetic advantage
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neat sound a bit over my head though
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LetsGoBuffs wrote:
It's because they are warnings - no matter how they paint the future.
Metropolis - explored the widening social gap between classes.
The Time Machine - the same.
BladeRunner - The loss of beauty, the loss of identity, the loss of humanity.
The Fifth Element - The loss of time & substance.
2001 - how small we are.
Idiocracy - how unfunny the future will become
The Fountain - how boring the future will become
Invariably they show how awful we are, or how we messed up, or how powerless we really are.
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Dude, that's grim.
I prefer "The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades."
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My crazy teacher wears dark glasses too.
It' s kind of the reverse of a period piece. Instead of a reminder of the mistakes you have made it's kind of future planning to avoid the mistakes you might make.
It's that or it's the uncomfortableness of the familiar, but not quite right.
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isaac5 wrote:
C'mon Mr. 5, I know you're more resourceful than that... ;)
Jamesbloke wrote:
Nice analysis. I think this is what I was trying to get at long ago in a post about Cloverfield and I Am Legend. You are just much more succinct. Expanding your list could be an interesting exercise...
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Jake wrote:
you must have over estimated my recources
what is it a movie a tv show?
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film
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LetsGoBuffs wrote:
You know, that is a mountain and a half of a quote, but I've got a suitable musical riposte for you too,
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Jake wrote:
Aw, man. Homework? But I was going to Tashi Station to pick up some power converters! It's not fair...
isaac5 wrote:
You are sat in front of a computer connected to the internets just like everyone else here and you say that? IMDB! Google! Wikipedia! I'm starting to think the resource you are lacking has jumped out. Or it is really a hedgehog. I haven't made up my mind yet.
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i thoght since gattaca is forgotten and lesser known than i wouldnt be able to find it i didnt even know if it was a movie or a tv show also i have some extra power converters
woo hoo my 400th post!!!
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Sorry, Isaac, that sounded a little harsher than I meant.
But, it is a hedgehog isn't it?
Oh, and congratulations, I guess.
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it not a hedgehog its my neighbors chihuahua
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Can we put it to a vote in the fight section?
Hedgehog vs Chihuahua vs Brain?
Incidentally, i didn't know how to spell chihuahua, so I'm impressed.
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Jamesbloke wrote:
Firefox has spell check it squiggly underlines the words i misspell like Jamesbloke
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How did you know I squiggly underline your misspelled words? Spooky.
So Jake. Didn't mean to de-rail your thread. Sorry.
So how about that Gattaca , eh?
Was it Ed Wood done good or Armageddon done bad?
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What a great premise for a film and the story is so well crafted. I'd forgotten all about it until I saw this thread.