TagAndrew Niccol

The movie Gattaca depicts a future of genetically engineered, customized humans. Vincent, the main character, is born a natural person and fulfills his dreams against genetic discrimination. The movie shows that the rise of customized humans could lead to a gap between the rich and poor and quality of life issues.   Andrew Niccol’s film Gattaca (Gattaca, 1997) is set in a future where...

The movie “Gattaca” is a critical look at genetic discrimination and human happiness in a society with advanced genetic engineering technology. It warns that while genetic modification has positive aspects, such as curing diseases, it can also violate human dignity and freedom.   “Consider God’s handiwork: who can straighten what He hath made crooked?”...