Determination In Gattaca

Which is more important- talent or determination? In the movie GATTACA, Vincent is part of a minority- those whose genes have not been manipulated before birth. He is known as an invalid. He has a heart problem, and a short life expectancy. With constant genetic testing in the workplace, and genetics playing such a huge role in his life, it will be difficult Vincent to get ahead. He dreams of space travel, but it seems unlikely for him. His brother Anton, however, who is a valid, or someone whose genes have been manipulated, seems to have the best chances at a great future. Determined to follow his dream, Vincent enlists the help of Jerome, a valid who was hurt in an accident. Jerome gives Vincent the samples necessary so that Vincent can pass as him. Vincent rises in ranks in Gattaca , where he works, eventually getting ready to embark on a mission to Titan, one of Saturn’s moons. Suddenly, an administrator is murdered at Gattaca, and Vincent’s invalid self is the primary suspect. Luckily, Anton, who is working on the case as a detective covers for him. Meanwhile, Vincent falls in love with his coworker Irene, who is a valid with a heart problem. At the end of the movie, Vincent leaves for Titan, and Jerome commits suicide. The movie GATTACA demonstrates that determination is more important than talent,
In the film, genetics play a huge role in the lives of the characters. There is discrimination towards those who are “invalid”, and genetic testing and profiling is very common. Genetics play into the idea of talent vs determination because those who have undergone genetic manipulation supposedly have a better genetic makeup, and therefore a better chance at success. Even though Jerome is the perfect genetic specimen, he is never as successful as Vincent was. Vincent said, “He had everything except desire,” meaning that even if you had the right genetics, you would still have to put in some hard