Gattaca
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.
Critics Sentiment
Jerome's sacrifice enables Vincent's launch to space on the rocket
Vincent leaves his family to pursue his dreams independently
The film builds steadily from Vincent's childhood limitations to the transcendent final moments, with the biggest emotional lift coming in the final act as Jerome's sacrifice and Vincent's launch provide deeply moving resolution.
Gattaca maintains consistently strong sentiment throughout, with reviewers praising its intelligent themes and visual design while noting some pacing issues in the middle sections. The film builds to an emotionally powerful climax that reviewers universally celebrated, particularly the final swimming competition and Jerome's ultimate sacrifice. Critics consistently highlighted the film's philosophical depth and prescient social commentary, even when finding minor faults with character development or thriller elements.
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Ethan Hawke
Vincent Freeman
Uma Thurman
Irene Cassini
Jude Law
Jerome Eugene Morrow
Alan Arkin
Detective Hugo
Loren Dean
Adult Anton Freeman
Gore Vidal
Director Josef
Tony Shalhoub
"German"
Ernest Borgnine
Caesar
Blair Underwood
Geneticist
Xander Berkeley
Dr. Lamar
Jayne Brook
Marie Freeman
Una Damon
Head Nurse
Elias Koteas
Antonio Freeman
Maya Rudolph
Delivery Nurse
Elizabeth Dennehy
Preschool Teacher
Mason Gamble
Younger Vincent
Vincent Nielson
Younger Anton
Chad Christ
Young Vincent
William Lee Scott
Young Anton
Clarence Graham
Personnel Officer
Crew
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