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1/14/2000
Gattaca
Ethan Hawke, as Vincent, and Loren Dean (really
underrated actor in my book), as Anton, star as brothers
born in totally different worlds.
The movie is set in the near future. Vincent is born
the present way, while Anton is born in what they call
the natural way. Which in this movie consists of
genetically altering fertilized eggs to produce near
perfect humans.
Since Vincent wasn't altered genetically, he is looked
at as inferior, an In-valid. But Vincent doesn't want
to do the menial jobs that In-valids are forced to
take.
He uses another man's identity, Jude Law, in order to
get into Gattaca and fulfill his dream of going into
space. Once in Gattaca, a murder of the mission
director threatens Vincent with detection of his true
identity.
This movie is a science-fiction movie mixed with
thriller. It was written and directed by the same man
who wrote The Truman Show.
The movie has a host of brilliant supporting
performances by Gore Vidal, Uma Thurman, Tony
Shalhoub, Ernest Borgnine and Alan Arkin.
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