list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around Gattaca on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/Gattaca/114551/default.aspx Title: Gattaca
Year: 1997
Director: Andrew Niccol
Plot: New Zealand screenwriter Andrew Niccol (The Truman Show) made his feature directorial debut with this science fiction drama, set in a future when one's life is determined by genetic engineering rather than education or experience. The wealthy can choose the genetic makeup of their descendants. People are designed to fit into whatever role is decided before birth. But what happens when someone desires another way of life? Citizens in this impersonal future-world are fashioned as perfect specimens, so those in the natural-born minority are viewed as inferior to the pre-planned perfect specimens (aka "Valids") who dominate. One of the natural-borns (aka "In-Valids"), Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke), has several defects (poor vision, emotional problems, and short 30-year life expectancy), but he also develops a different outlook on his pre-ordained fate. He yearns to break free from society's constraints, and he dreams of a journey into space as a Gattaca Corp. navigator. To accomplish his goal, he enlists the aid of DNA broker German (Tony Shalhoub) and makes contact with Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), who was paralyzed in an accident and is willing to sell his superior genetic materials. Vincent assumes Jerome's identity and is scheduled for a flying mission. However, a week before his flight, a Gattaca mission director is murdered, and all members of the program are the suspects. Meanwhile, he develops a romantic interest in a beautiful Valid, Irene (Uma Thurman), prevented from going into space because of her heart defect. Tracked by a relentless investigator who is methodically jigsawing all the pieces together, Jerome finds his aspirations dissolving into stardust. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sun, 17 May 2009 20:30:06 GMTGattaca1997Andrew NiccolNew Zealand screenwriter Andrew Niccol (<a href=/films/117385/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>The Truman Show</a>) made his feature directorial debut with this science fiction drama, set in a future when one's life is determined by genetic engineering rather than education or experience. The wealthy can choose the genetic makeup of their descendants. People are designed to fit into whatever role is decided before birth. But what happens when someone desires another way of life? Citizens in this impersonal future-world are fashioned as perfect specimens, so those in the natural-born minority are viewed as inferior to the pre-planned perfect specimens (aka "Valids") who dominate. One of the natural-borns (aka "In-Valids"), Vincent Freeman (<a href="/players/P____31094/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ethan Hawke</a>), has several defects (poor vision, emotional problems, and short 30-year life expectancy), but he also develops a different outlook on his pre-ordained fate. He yearns to break free from society's constraints, and he dreams of a journey into space as a Gattaca Corp. navigator. To accomplish his goal, he enlists the aid of DNA broker German (<a href="/players/P____64745/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Tony Shalhoub</a>) and makes contact with Jerome Morrow (<a href="/players/P___230573/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jude Law</a>), who was paralyzed in an accident and is willing to sell his superior genetic materials. Vincent assumes Jerome's identity and is scheduled for a flying mission. However, a week before his flight, a Gattaca mission director is murdered, and all members of the program are the suspects. Meanwhile, he develops a romantic interest in a beautiful Valid, Irene (<a href="/players/P____70905/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Uma Thurman</a>), prevented from going into space because of her heart defect. Tracked by a relentless investigator who is methodically jigsawing all the pieces together, Jerome finds his aspirations dissolving into stardust. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide55Tag Target (>10)60693http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t69747jy90p.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Gattaca/114551/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/sci_fi/Re_Introduce_Yourself_a_place_to_say_Hi_and_make/4/37643/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: sci-fi
Post Date: 11/25/2008 4:29:01 PM
Body: My name is Brian. Some people call me Rizzo. I'm originally from the Grand Rapids area, but have been living in Chicago for over four years now (holy cow, has it been that long?! I guess it has). I have too many favorite sci-fi movies to almost name here. I might just have to go with 2001: A Space Odyssey as the classice straight up sci-fi movie. Although Gattaca and Cube are also some of my favorite favorite movies that are pretty straight up sci-fi too. And as for what I eat while watching movies? Mostly cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. Brie or Wisconsin cheese curds being some of my favorite options.
]]>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:29:01 GMTRisseladasci-fi11/25/2008 4:29:01 PMMy name is Brian. Some people call me Rizzo. I'm originally from the Grand Rapids area, but have been living in Chicago for over four years now (holy cow, has it been that long?! I guess it has). I have too many favorite sci-fi movies to almost name here. I might just have to go with 2001: A Space Odyssey as the classice straight up sci-fi movie. Although Gattaca and Cube are also some of my favorite favorite movies that are pretty straight up sci-fi too. And as for what I eat while watching movies? Mostly cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. Brie or Wisconsin cheese curds being some of my favorite options. http://www.spout.com/groups/sci_fi/Re_Movies_about_the_future/4/37511/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: sci-fi
Post Date: 11/20/2008 4:57:48 PM
Body: [quote user="csprague"] Isn't it hilarious when old movies take place in the not so distant future of 2008 and it's this weird messed up world filled with people wearing clothes mostly made out of rubber and pleather? I was trying to come up with a list, but am mostly blanking right now. Was Judge Dredd one? or maybe it was Robocop. Anyway, what are a few of your favorite movies or scenes that take place in the future? Also (sub question), any cool future gadgets? I was really amazed by the microwave in Back to the Future II that made a little thing into a huge, hot pizza. I was convinced we would have those by now. [/quote] Gattaca A Clockwork Orange 2001: A Space Odyssey Akira Brazil of course Death Race 2000 and Blade Runner is only about 10 years away. Does anyone know when Flash Gordon was supposed to take place??
]]>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:57:48 GMTRisseladasci-fi11/20/2008 4:57:48 PM[quote user="csprague"] Isn't it hilarious when old movies take place in the not so distant future of 2008 and it's this weird messed up world filled with people wearing clothes mostly made out of rubber and pleather? I was trying to come up with a list, but am mostly blanking right now. Was Judge Dredd one? or maybe it was Robocop. Anyway, what are a few of your favorite movies or scenes that take place in the future? Also (sub question), any cool future gadgets? I was really amazed by the microwave in Back to the Future II that made a little thing into a huge, hot pizza. I was convinced we would have those by now. [/quote] Gattaca A Clockwork Orange 2001: A Space Odyssey Akira Brazil of course Death Race 2000 and Blade Runner is only about 10 years away. Does anyone know when Flash Gordon was supposed to take place?? http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmgaming/Re_Take_the_red_pill_Recast_THE_MATRIX_1999/563/32262/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: unclefestering
Post To: Filmgaming
Post Date: 7/7/2008 11:43:33 PM
Body: I went with people who I think could carry the roles well and have played lots of varied characters so that their performance would be different from the Matrix we know. Neo -- Orlando Bloom * His acting range is just as limited as Keanu Reeves, well he might be slightly stiffer. Morpheus -- Gabriel Byrne Nobody can project rightous anger and and a sense of forboding menace like Byrne. Trinity -- Franka Potente She does rugged and yet feminine. she can handle both the emotional needs and would be believable in the action sequences. Agent Smith -- Denzel Washington King Kong ain't got nuthin' on him. Oracle -- Eva Marie Saint Is there anybody else who can handle and deliver bad news like she can? Cypher -- Maggie Gyllenhaal Smart and sexy, Maggie can play seductive and greedy like few can. Tank - Tadanobu Asano He was great in the Zatoichi and can be tough when the situation calls for it. Apoc -- Jena Malone Let's give this role some depth. Jena can add that something special with just a look. Mouse -- Kal Penn Can anybody do a smary digital pimp like this guy? Switch -- Lisa Bonet Yes, she can act (at least enough for this role). Dozer -- Beat Takeshi This guy could take on any machine that could attack the ship single handedly. Agent Brown -- Loren Dean Agent Jones -- Jonathan Rhys Meyers Both these guys can be menacing, just standing still *Originally I posted this with Christian Bale, but then I thought that he has too much talent when compared to Reeves. Hope it OK that I changed it.
]]>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:43:33 GMTunclefesteringFilmgaming7/7/2008 11:43:33 PMI went with people who I think could carry the roles well and have played lots of varied characters so that their performance would be different from the Matrix we know. Neo -- Orlando Bloom * His acting range is just as limited as Keanu Reeves, well he might be slightly stiffer. Morpheus -- Gabriel Byrne Nobody can project rightous anger and and a sense of forboding menace like Byrne. Trinity -- Franka Potente She does rugged and yet feminine. she can handle both the emotional needs and would be believable in the action sequences. Agent Smith -- Denzel Washington King Kong ain't got nuthin' on him. Oracle -- Eva Marie Saint Is there anybody else who can handle and deliver bad news like she can? Cypher -- Maggie Gyllenhaal Smart and sexy, Maggie can play seductive and greedy like few can. Tank - Tadanobu Asano He was great in the Zatoichi and can be tough when the situation calls for it. Apoc -- Jena Malone Let's give this role some depth. Jena can add that something special with just a look. Mouse -- Kal Penn Can anybody do a smary digital pimp like this guy? Switch -- Lisa Bonet Yes, she can act (at least enough for this role). Dozer -- Beat Takeshi This guy could take on any machine that could attack the ship single handedly. Agent Brown -- Loren Dean Agent Jones -- Jonathan Rhys Meyers Both these guys can be menacing, just standing still *Originally I posted this with Christian Bale, but then I thought that he has too much talent when compared to Reeves. Hope it OK that I changed it. http://www.spout.com/blogs/capeach/archive/2008/5/21/29680.aspx Post By: CaPeach
Post To: CaPeach Blog
Post Date: 5/21/2008 6:04:49 PM
Body: There's a lot to be said about good genes. In this movie, the fight for survival of the fittest, this futuristic society said, "Let's cross the line!" Only the humans with the best selected DNA make it to the Jonses neighborhood. Hmmmm...Uma Thurman stars in this film. I've seen her contorted toes in Kill Bill. GATTACA would have invlidated her as a person. The cerebral people would like watching.
]]>Wed, 21 May 2008 22:04:49 GMTCaPeachCaPeach Blog5/21/2008 6:04:49 PMThere's a lot to be said about good genes. In this movie, the fight for survival of the fittest, this futuristic society said, "Let's cross the line!" Only the humans with the best selected DNA make it to the Jonses neighborhood. Hmmmm...Uma Thurman stars in this film. I've seen her contorted toes in Kill Bill. GATTACA would have invlidated her as a person. The cerebral people would like watching. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2008/4/3/26925.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
Post To: SpoutBlog on spout.com
Post Date: 4/3/2008 5:00:31 PM
Body: I still don’t get the deal with these “virtual worlds” the kids are all into today, but apparently someone at Paramount Pictures is hip enough to exploit get involved. The studio is opening its film vault and supplying both There.com and vMTV (which like Paramount is owned by Viacom) with thousands of very short “PG-13-or-tamer” video clips of parts of its movies (examples given are Footloose and Clueless). Unlike the full-length versions of The Matrix and Gattaca that are available in the “world” of Gaia Online, these clips are not as much for entertainment purposes as they are a sort of virtual way to “speak” in movie quotes. There.com and vMTV members will be able to express themselves with seconds-long video clips of movie one liners — say, Danny Zucko’s “Be cool, huh?” from “Grease” — with the service called VooZoo. The application from Los Angeles-based developer FanRocket was introduced on social-networking site Facebook last month and on mobile devices Tuesday. (more…) Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:00:31 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com4/3/2008 5:00:31 PMI still don’t get the deal with these “virtual worlds” the kids are all into today, but apparently someone at Paramount Pictures is hip enough to exploit get involved. The studio is opening its film vault and supplying both There.com and vMTV (which like Paramount is owned by Viacom) with thousands of very short “PG-13-or-tamer” video clips of parts of its movies (examples given are Footloose and Clueless). Unlike the full-length versions of The Matrix and Gattaca that are available in the “world” of Gaia Online, these clips are not as much for entertainment purposes as they are a sort of virtual way to “speak” in movie quotes. There.com and vMTV members will be able to express themselves with seconds-long video clips of movie one liners — say, Danny Zucko’s “Be cool, huh?” from “Grease” — with the service called VooZoo. The application from Los Angeles-based developer FanRocket was introduced on social-networking site Facebook last month and on mobile devices Tuesday. (more…) Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/blogs/shaunhuston/archive/2008/3/19/26407.aspx Post By: ShaunHuston
Post To: ShaunHuston filmblog
Post Date: 3/19/2008 5:00:55 PM
Body: I have a review of the Gattaca (1997) Special Edition DVD up at PopMatters. Read the review.PopMatters home. Originally posted on:Short-Circuit Signs
]]>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:00:55 GMTShaunHustonShaunHuston filmblog3/19/2008 5:00:55 PMI have a review of the Gattaca (1997) Special Edition DVD up at PopMatters. Read the review.PopMatters home. Originally posted on:Short-Circuit Signs http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmspotting/Top_5_Films_about_Brothers/304/20466/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Proteus
Post To: Filmspotting
Post Date: 10/7/2007 2:29:22 AM
Body: #1 - Rumble Fish. This astonishingly beautiful film was so far ahead of its time critics tarred, feathered, and ran it out of town. It is, however, an achingly emotional story about the effects of time, distance, growth, and alienation. It's a love-it-or-hate-it film, and many will be put off by it, but those who can appreciate it will almost certainly adore it. It may be Coppola's best. #2 River's Edge - in keeping with the 1980s, this portrayal of sibling rivalry and suburban alienation in a lower-middle-class home reveals more about the time it was made than any other movie of 1987. It is Keanu's best performance, and although much of the film is terribly cheesy and hammy, heavy-handed and predictable, it retains a nostalgic charm and a surprising relevancy today. Both #1 and #2 feature Dennis Hopper very prominently. This is coincidence. Both were made shortly after his dedication to sobriety. this is probably not coincidence.#3 City of Lost Children. One & "petit frere" compare very nicely with the hysterical infants from the beginning of the film and the narcoleptic sextuplets played by Dominique Pinon. There's something recognizably fraternal in the siamese twins, too, although they are sisters. #4 Brødre. Anyone who saw this 3 years ago need never see "in the Valley of elah" or its ilk. This movie nailed the narrative of the fractured vet's effects on his ociety, and the most painful effects on his family. The product of a country with almost no modern experience of war, and the product of a woman director, this film captures the male ego and identity in a frank, respectful, and startlingly honest way. #5 Fists in the Pocket - as sstartling today as it was in its 1965 debut, this portrait of a family in the midst and grasp of insanity is horrifying, but startlingly recognizable in the modern world. Most families have their moments, and most brothers in particular bear either the brunt or the responsibility for countless acts and thoughts of violence toward their own family. Nice picks, gentlemen. Ki-ka-wah-pah-min mino.
]]>Sun, 07 Oct 2007 06:29:22 GMTProteusFilmspotting10/7/2007 2:29:22 AM#1 - Rumble Fish. This astonishingly beautiful film was so far ahead of its time critics tarred, feathered, and ran it out of town. It is, however, an achingly emotional story about the effects of time, distance, growth, and alienation. It&#39;s a love-it-or-hate-it film, and many will be put off by it, but those who can appreciate it will almost certainly adore it. It may be Coppola&#39;s best. #2 River&#39;s Edge - in keeping with the 1980s, this portrayal of sibling rivalry and suburban alienation in a lower-middle-class home reveals more about the time it was made than any other movie of 1987. It is Keanu&#39;s best performance, and although much of the film is terribly cheesy and hammy, heavy-handed and predictable, it retains a nostalgic charm and a surprising relevancy today. Both #1 and #2 feature Dennis Hopper very prominently. This is coincidence. Both were made shortly after his dedication to sobriety. this is probably not coincidence.#3 City of Lost Children. One &amp; &quot;petit frere&quot; compare very nicely with the hysterical infants from the beginning of the film and the narcoleptic sextuplets played by Dominique Pinon. There&#39;s something recognizably fraternal in the siamese twins, too, although they are sisters. #4 Br&oslash;dre. Anyone who saw this 3 years ago need never see &quot;in the Valley of elah&quot; or its ilk. This movie nailed the narrative of the fractured vet&#39;s effects on his ociety, and the most painful effects on his family. The product of a country with almost no modern experience of war, and the product of a woman director, this film captures the male ego and identity in a frank, respectful, and startlingly honest way. #5 Fists in the Pocket - as sstartling today as it was in its 1965 debut, this portrait of a family in the midst and grasp of insanity is horrifying, but startlingly recognizable in the modern world. Most families have their moments, and most brothers in particular bear either the brunt or the responsibility for countless acts and thoughts of violence toward their own family. Nice picks, gentlemen. Ki-ka-wah-pah-min mino. http://www.spout.com/blogs/lwhite8/archive/2007/8/22/18573.aspx Post By: lwhite8
Post To: lwhite8 Blog
Post Date: 8/22/2007 8:06:36 PM
Body: This is a movie that stays with you as you go through life. I've thought about it many many times as I've encountered all kinds of situations that include biometrics these days. It's all possible. Yikes!
]]>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:06:36 GMTlwhite8lwhite8 Blog8/22/2007 8:06:36 PMThis is a movie that stays with you as you go through life. I&#39;ve thought about it many many times as I&#39;ve encountered all kinds of situations that include biometrics these days. It&#39;s all possible. Yikes! http://www.spout.com/groups/Filmspotting/Re_Top_5_Fight_The_Power_Movies/304/13541/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
Post To: Filmspotting
Post Date: 7/9/2007 4:45:11 PM
Body: Brazil. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. The Shashank Redemption. Catch-22. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Falling Down. Gattaca. I Stand Alone. The Fugitive.More when I think of them... maybe.
]]>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:45:11 GMTRisseladaFilmspotting7/9/2007 4:45:11 PMBrazil. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington. The Shashank Redemption. Catch-22. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Falling Down. Gattaca. I Stand Alone. The Fugitive.More when I think of them... maybe. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Top_5_Science_Fiction/190/13240/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Windbreaker
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 7/5/2007 10:54:28 PM
Body: I agree that Gattaca is grossly underrated. And it strikes a very powerful chord on the value of life. And how about this? 10 years later we're dealing with the very issues of genetic selection that were considered sci-fi in '97. Down syndrome? Abort. 9 fingers? Abort. Might vote for personal liberties? Abort.
]]>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:54:28 GMTWindbreakerTop 57/5/2007 10:54:28 PMI agree that Gattaca is grossly underrated. And it strikes a very powerful chord on the value of life. And how about this? 10 years later we're dealing with the very issues of genetic selection that were considered sci-fi in '97. Down syndrome? Abort. 9 fingers? Abort. Might vote for personal liberties? Abort. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/Loved-It/MemberTagFilms.aspxLoved-It
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