Gattaca | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | December 9, 2011
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A fearful look into a new form of prejudice, where genetic codes mean more than appearance or race. Good, contemplative sci-fi.
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| synopsis | Science fiction drama about a future society in the era of indefinite eugenics where humans are set on a life course depending on their DNA. The young Vincent Freeman is born with a condition that would prevent him from space travel, yet he is determined to infiltrate the GATTACA space program. |
| lead actors | Ethan Hawke | Jude Law | Gore Vidal | Uma Thurman | Alan Arkin | Xander Berkeley | Jayne Brook | William Lee Scott | Loren Dean | Ernest Borgnine | Tony Shalhoub |
| director | Andrew Niccol |