It’s often the case that true masterpieces are chastised and even condemned by contemporaries yet praised many years after the creation. In the case of Gattaca, while being a critical hit, was a box office disaster. Decades later it has a growing, (not quire a cult), following. Perhaps, decades from now, it will truly receive the attention and accolade from the masses that it deserves.
I was around 11 or 12 in 1999 when HBO would play this movie over and over again. It was of course on cable by the time I had heard of it. I have been hooked on this film since then. I’m glad 24 years later it’s getting the recognition that it deserves. I’m glad S&E loved it.
@Sam Russell - A few other films I would recommend for students are Farherheit 451, The China Syndrome, & Griffith's Birth Of A Nation (with proper context provided by the teacher). Also for film students Once (2007). It's the kind of film anyone with motivation and creative skill could make on an extremely low budget.
Thanks for the upload. Interesting that the movie was so well received and yet completely bombed at the box office. Glad to see it's developed quite a cult following over the years
People were watching crap like Titanic at the time…I remember seeing the trailer for this movie back in 97…I was mesmerized and it has been one of my favorite movies ever since.
@@007Anukul I can list mine if you're interested. Along with Gattaca, I also really love Man Without a Face, Hostiles, Legends of the Fall, and probably Last of the Mohicans as the fifth.
@@75216garrison I’m sure he’s talking about people without the poke not being able to work, shop, fly Etc. in the near future. Have you not watched the movie? It’s 100% becoming a reality. Some being more “privileged” than others. Don’t be such a smug smart ass when you don’t even comprehend what the man was trying to say. Anyways enjoy your inevitable dystopian future brought to you by the man you most likely voted for.
@@stanleychen7713 I found a copy of this movie yesterday . I watched with your cliff notes and I totally enjoyed it . The performances are awesome and the look of the movie is fantastic. Thank you Mr Chen for your help turning a no 6 a yes.
Every time I watch this movie, I get very emotional. For all the right reasons.
The only movie makes me cry everytime, and I watch at least 20 times, and I'm a man.
One of my top 10 5 favorites; "I never saved anything for the swim back" is basically my mantra.
But he did swim back, and he carried his whole entire brother back too
@@selfish_martyrI think the idea is that he willed himself on the swim back, he didn't save energy. Basically lucky to get back to shore every time.
@@MYFAVORITES5 I get the idea...the execution was very NARM imo. And I'm not the only one to think so (plenty of people get a laugh out of this scene)
Definitely one of the smartest sci-fi movies ever made.
It’s often the case that true masterpieces are chastised and even condemned by contemporaries yet praised many years after the creation. In the case of Gattaca, while being a critical hit, was a box office disaster. Decades later it has a growing, (not quire a cult), following. Perhaps, decades from now, it will truly receive the attention and accolade from the masses that it deserves.
I was around 11 or 12 in 1999 when HBO would play this movie over and over again. It was of course on cable by the time I had heard of it. I have been hooked on this film since then. I’m glad 24 years later it’s getting the recognition that it deserves. I’m glad S&E loved it.
I'm glad they liked it.
A popular film for teachers to show to their students.
@Sam Russell - A few other films I would recommend for students are Farherheit 451, The China Syndrome, & Griffith's Birth Of A Nation (with proper context provided by the teacher). Also for film students Once (2007). It's the kind of film anyone with motivation and creative skill could make on an extremely low budget.
Thanks for the upload. Interesting that the movie was so well received and yet completely bombed at the box office. Glad to see it's developed quite a cult following over the years
For a movie not meant for this world, I must confess, I have a hard time not watching it.
It was certainly a movie before its time and holds up better than most sci-fi.
I was huge into sci-fi but by the time I heard about it, it had left theatres. I don't think it was marketed well, or at all.
Gattaca came and went. I heard of it, but didn't know what it was about. It wasn't marketed well and only caught on on cable and online after that.
loved the movie, glad they liked it too.
People were watching crap like Titanic at the time…I remember seeing the trailer for this movie back in 97…I was mesmerized and it has been one of my favorite movies ever since.
YESSSSS!!!! the infamous "2 thumbs up" :) thanks for uploading this, what a fun clip to watch!
4:52 Nice to see Ebert crackin jokes…and enjoying it afterward, too
That's so funny, I was just thinking of what Ebert and Siskel would have thought of this movie and this review was literally just uploaded.
One of my favorite movies, used to be my #1, but still in my top 5 at least!
what are your favourite movies?
@@007Anukul Too hard to say. I know too many good ones! One I've been suggesting lately is Empire of the Sun.
@@Christobanistan I'll check it out
@@007Anukul I can list mine if you're interested. Along with Gattaca, I also really love Man Without a Face, Hostiles, Legends of the Fall, and probably Last of the Mohicans as the fifth.
This movie is eerily relevant to society today.
I hope people watched this show knowing it was spoiler rich!
Robot Jox was a similar movie in b movie form lol
COVID-1984 has brought Gattaca into our world!
You've never seen the movie
@@75216garrison I’m sure he’s talking about people without the poke not being able to work, shop, fly Etc. in the near future. Have you not watched the movie? It’s 100% becoming a reality. Some being more “privileged” than others. Don’t be such a smug smart ass when you don’t even comprehend what the man was trying to say. Anyways enjoy your inevitable dystopian future brought to you by the man you most likely voted for.
I like sci fi movies but please someone explain the main plot. I never understood the movie ,I felt loss.
I never understood this movie from beginning to end
@@stanleychen7713 It does and I will watch the movie again thanks
@@stanleychen7713 I found a copy of this movie yesterday . I watched with your cliff notes and I totally enjoyed it . The performances are awesome and the look of the movie is fantastic. Thank you Mr Chen for your help turning a no 6 a yes.
Gattaca is instruction manual after the sjw/cornavirus/flatearth is over this would be the future
The glerfie globecuck is strong with this one.