Gattaca takes science fiction to a whole new gene pool of ideas. We all know where Sci-Fi movies stand nowadays‚ laser-beams‚ alien-invaders‚ and hyperspace-travel. But what is different about Gattaca you ask? Does it bring new ideas to the table? I can answer with confidence‚ it does! In a world where ones’ genetic profile is used to determine a person’s career and livelihood‚ Jerome Morrow‚ Navigator first class (Ethan Hawke)‚ will be flying out to Titan‚ one of Saturn’s moons for Gattaca‚ the
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As a society‚ each and every one of us possesses an inner strength that aids us to overcome the impediments in life that we may face. This inner strength is what we call our human spirit. In the film Gattaca directed by Andrew Niccol the power of the human spirit is exemplified as the prominent theme‚ presented through the characterisation of Vincent Freeman‚ the protagonist of the film. Vincent is a young man living in a world which discriminates against one’s genes‚ and unfortunately for Vincent
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Thomas More’s 16th Century text Utopia‚ written against the historical background of a medieval England plagued by problems of class division and social injustice‚ continues to reflect the importance of a government which ensures the safety and security of its citizens. So while More’s text was written as a possible alternative to a feudal world in which corrupt power of King and lords resulted in dysfunctional social‚ political and economic systems‚ we have to be careful that the satirical and critical
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The film Gattaca fails to provide us with a character that can be clearly defined as a hero. By definition a hero is a person of distinguished courage or ability and is admired for their noble qualities and exhibits certain traits that are deemed to be heroic. In Andrew Niccol’s film the character Vincent freeman at times display heroic qualities but they do not consistently show them to prove to us that he is a heroes. Vincent takes on a whole new identity changing from an in-valid to a valid
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Gattaca: A reflection-reaction paper Gattaca is a sci-fi thriller that puts questions of perfection and being human at the forefront. We identify with Ethan Hawk because he personifies someone who yearns to travel in outer space with a full heart’s desire and passion which are truly human virtues. Despite having difficulties like heart problems which were discovered when he was born‚ this did not stop him from pursuing his dreams. One thing philosophical about it is the pursuit
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1997 GATTACA THEME NOTES: quotes /scenes for an essay -Love/trust: Scene: nostalgic music harmony:" I was conceived in the Riviera‚ the Detroit variety: warm colours natural light trees and the beach Scene: stark cold procedural surgical emotionless clinical. "They say a child conceived in love has a greater chance of happiness they don’t say that anymore "it seems your everything they say you are and more" Irene says how she has a heart condition to Jerome (v) he replies "if there’s
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Gattaca A Film by Andrew Niccol Summary and Analysis Summary Exactly five seconds after he came into the world‚ Vincent Freeman was already considered to be a looser. His first genetic test revealed high probabilities of hyperactivity‚ sight troubles and serious heart diseases‚ a life expectancy of 30 years and 2 months and quite low intellectual faculties. At that time‚ the artificial insemination of test tube babies selected according to their genetic potential had become for many people
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Andrew Niccol’s film‚ “Gattaca” describes a world where genetic engineering has become norm. Based on a society where intellect is built not on diligence and determination but instead genetic determinism‚ the film explores oppression in society‚ displaying just how easily corruption can become. Race‚ sex‚ height and gender; discrimination of which is unseen in the world of Gattaca. Genoism‚ the neologism coined by Niccol to describe unethical and illegal genetic discrimination is more prevalent
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Soo Kim 25FEB13 Gattaca: Ethical implication of genetic determinism. Genetic engineering‚ via cloning‚ eugenics‚ or manipulation of DNA‚ presents important and often chilling possibilities for the future of mankind. Of course‚ we can be comforted by the hope of Jesus Christ’s appearing before humankind is able to completely ensnare itself in its misapplication of knowledge. But we still give some thought to where the future could be heading‚ and how scientists who believe in random evolution
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books are so interesting and loved by all because they show us what a future could be if we take the wrong path. Dystopia means literally “bad place.” These are usually imaginary worlds where “present tendencies are carried out to their intensely unpleasant culminations” (Harmon 159-160). It is usually set in the future and a place where few want to live. The authors that write dystopias usually want to warn readers about the possible dangers a future society could present if we stay on our current
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