Gattaca [Blu-ray]

Buy This Item Gattaca [Blu-ray] by Sony Pictures  Available from Amazon  $19.95  on 8-25-2008     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 a 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. Reader Reviews Gattaca is a brilliant, thought-provoking story of an man who, though underprivileged by birth as a genetic "in-valid", strives to fulfill his dream of traveling into space in a society obsessed with genetic perfection. Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman display great chemistry together (which is only natural of course since Gattaca came out when they were a real-life couple). Jude Law, playing his first role in a U.S. film, is perfectly cast as the genetically handcrafted man whom fate has reduced to the role of a cynical surrogate identity. The supporting cast does an admirable job, as well. Gattaca handles its subject matter with intelligence and ties its storyline together with a thread of tightly woven yet understated suspense. Gattaca's visuals are stunning and provide a distinctive feel. The scenery is cold, stark and utilitarian - a blend of both neo- and retro-futuristic motifs. Outdoor scenes are set with earthy tones and stylized golden hues, giving the film a tidy yet dystopian feel. Plus Gattaca features a musical score that I can only describe as hauntingly triumphant. Needless to say, this is one of my favorite cinematic treasures, one that I highly recommend.

Gattaca [Blu-ray] Available from Amazon Price: $19.95 Updated on 8-25-2008.

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