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.
Gattaca landed well with critics on release, praised for its unusual seriousness about genetic determinism and its thriller mechanics — though audience enthusiasm was notably cooler than the critical response, and its box office failure underscored a gap between critical admiration and popular appetite. Over time it has grown into a touchstone film for bioethics debates, suggesting its reputation has strengthened considerably since 1997.
“This is one of the smartest and most provocative of science fiction films, a thriller with ideas.”
Roger Ebert·Chicago Sun-Times
Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
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.
Gattaca landed well with critics on release, praised for its unusual seriousness about genetic determinism and its thriller mechanics — though audience enthusiasm was notably cooler than the critical response, and its box office failure underscored a gap between critical admiration and popular appetite. Over time it has grown into a touchstone film for bioethics debates, suggesting its reputation has strengthened considerably since 1997.
“This is one of the smartest and most provocative of science fiction films, a thriller with ideas.”
Roger Ebert·Chicago Sun-Times
Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller