Gattaca
Gattaca is a film about conquering the human gene via genetic manipulation and how this technology cannot eradicate the problems with human nature. This assumes that to manipulate human genetics is justifiable and that human nature is a flaw. This film is about human nature triumphing over a society in which perfect DNA is the only measure of success.There are many examples of scientific advances in Gattaca. The main advance is genetic engineering and the ability to extract potential diseases of 'faults' from a persons DNA, and the ability to conduct DNA testing within seconds rather than the weeks that it currently takes. Other advances include using solar power as the main energy source, electric cars and regular, frequent space travel. Science has been able to eliminate physical imperfections but even the strict and harsh environment of Gattaca cannot remove or limit human emotions and frailties.This film shows that while technology can eradicate many physical imperfections it is actually Gattaca itself which forces people to resort to 'flawed' behaviour. The first scene in which we see Gattaca we see expressionless, robotic workers, uniform in manner and dress. Although there is no dialogue here we are aware the Gattaca is a s
It is only when Vincent rebels against this society that his less admirable qualities emerge and it is only when Eugene accepts that he is not perfect that his more admirable qualities are shown. His attempt to join Gattaca legitimately fails ". His is a 'faith birth' and he has been born with such physical imperfections as myopia and a 99% chance of heart disease. This scene shows how technology has advanced to the point where a DNA test can be obtained from a licked stamp or a handshake. " It is only then that Vincent decides to become a 'borrowed ladder'. Eugene's less preferred character trait are also caused by Gattaca, he has been brought up in a society that tells him that he is the best because of his genetic profile and as such should only achieve the best. Vincent is an example of human nature triumphing over technology. "Vincent is quite open about his ambition but his parents do not support his dreams, "My goals didn't change much in the intervening years, much to parents dismay". One scene shows the family sitting down for dinner. He is reading a book on careers in space and his father callously states "the only way that you'll see the inside of a space ship is if you're cleaning it". This suicide attempt seems to be have been brought on by Eugene's inability to accept failure "Jerome Morrow was never meant to be one step down on the podium". They become friends "we have to get drunk immediately" when he hears that Vincent is going "up there" and is supportive when Vincent wants to quit when he fears discovery "You still don't understand do you? When they look at you they don't see you anymore, they only see me".
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