I'm a big fan of sci-fi in general, but I always approach sci-fi films with a feeling of dread. Sci-fi is full of great ideas and concepts, but for whatever reason, the genre produces very few movies that excite the emotions and draw you in in the same way as the best non sci-fi movies.
Until this film that is.
Beautifully shot in a retro-futuristic style, Gattaca conveys hi-tech in an almost timeless way. Years from now this film will still seem futuristic while other attempts at depicting the future will have become completely laughable. The sepia-tinged film stock infuses the film with a warm yet ultra-stylish feel.
Add to that superb acting, a compelling story line and a serious message about genetic screening that looks more and more relevant every year, and you have one of the finest sci-fi stories ever put on the big screen.
Until this film that is.
Beautifully shot in a retro-futuristic style, Gattaca conveys hi-tech in an almost timeless way. Years from now this film will still seem futuristic while other attempts at depicting the future will have become completely laughable. The sepia-tinged film stock infuses the film with a warm yet ultra-stylish feel.
Add to that superb acting, a compelling story line and a serious message about genetic screening that looks more and more relevant every year, and you have one of the finest sci-fi stories ever put on the big screen.