Gattaca
1997
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FILMBOT SCORE
8.64
Drama: 8.85
Sci-Fi: 8.89
Ambition
8.76
Justification
Gattaca’s ambition burns with the intensity of a rocket launch—taking a modest budget and minimalist sets and propelling them into a grand meditation on destiny, discrimination, and the human spirit, all while sidestepping sci-fi spectacle for cerebral, hauntingly prescient drama. It’s a rare film that dares to dream big and delivers, its creative risks and layered themes echoing long after the credits roll.
Individual Runs
8.59
8.85
8.85
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CGI Effects
7.63
Justification
Gattaca’s CGI is the silent butler of its retro-futurist mansion—never flashy, rarely noticed, and always in service of the film’s cool, clinical world. While it won’t win any medals for innovation or iconic moments, its subtle digital brushstrokes blend smoothly with the practical canvas, aging gracefully and never overstaying their welcome.
Individual Runs
7.09
8.02
7.78
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Casting
8.83
Justification
This cast is a genetic marvel: Hawke’s quiet grit, Law’s wounded grandeur, and Thurman’s icy mystique fuse into a trio that feels engineered for this dystopia, while the supporting players never miss a beat. Chemistry crackles where it counts, and though the world is intentionally homogenous, every casting choice serves the film’s chilling vision of perfection—no weak links, just a sleek, thematically airtight ensemble.
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8.9
8.78
8.8
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Characters
8.74
Justification
Gattaca’s characters are as meticulously engineered as its world—layered, flawed, and achingly human, with Vincent and Jerome’s dynamic burning brightest at the film’s heart; while the supporting cast never steals the show, every role is purposeful, and the emotional resonance lingers long after the credits roll.
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8.77
8.73
8.72
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Cinematography
8.9
Justification
Gattaca’s cinematography is a masterclass in visual precision, blending icy symmetry, clinical lighting, and architectural depth to create a world as immaculate as it is suffocating; every frame is a calculated dance of order and alienation, with the camera gliding through sterile corridors and casting characters in pools of existential shadow. While it doesn’t reinvent the visual wheel, its meticulous style and technical prowess make for a haunt
Individual Runs
8.92
8.83
8.94
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Colour Grading
9.17
Justification
Gattaca’s colour grading is a masterclass in visual storytelling—icy blues and muted golds wrap the film in a clinical chill, yet subtle shifts of warmth flicker through like hope in a genetic gulag, all executed with surgical precision and unwavering style. The result is a palette that not only serves the narrative and genre but elevates every frame into a hauntingly unified vision of dystopian beauty.
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9.15
9.18
9.18
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Continuity / Plot Holes
9.46
Justification
Gattaca’s continuity and internal logic are as meticulously engineered as its genetically perfected citizens—minor cosmetic goofs barely scuff the film’s polished surface, while the plot’s rare stretches are justified with enough narrative muscle to keep the illusion airtight. This is a world where every narrative gene falls perfectly into place, leaving only the faintest trace of imperfection for the eagle-eyed.
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9.46
9.44
9.49
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Direction
8.62
Justification
Andrew Niccol’s direction slices through the sci-fi genre with surgical precision—his icy, minimalist style and visual motifs don’t just serve the narrative, they elevate it, transforming a cerebral script into a haunting, emotionally resonant experience where every frame hums with existential tension and quiet rebellion.
Individual Runs
8.63
8.63
8.61
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Editing
8.59
Justification
Gattaca’s editing is a model of cool precision—measured, elegant, and always in service to its cerebral narrative—rarely flashy, but so tightly woven that even its rare languid moments feel purposeful, not indulgent. While it doesn’t reinvent the editing wheel, its seamless continuity and subtle visual parallels ensure the film’s tension and clarity spiral upward, strand by strand, like DNA itself.
Individual Runs
8.61
8.63
8.53
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Execution Of Premise / Pitch / Concept
8.87
Justification
Gattaca executes its high-concept premise with the precision of a geneticist’s scalpel, delivering a tightly focused, emotionally resonant tale that rarely strays from its central conceit—even if its world-building sometimes feels more hinted at than fully explored. The film’s unwavering internal logic and thematic cohesion elevate it above standard sci-fi fare, though a few underdeveloped subplots and a somewhat narrow scope keep it just shy of
Individual Runs
8.83
8.76
9.01
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Hair & Make Up
8.36
Justification
Gattaca’s hair and make-up are a masterclass in subtlety—never flashy, but meticulously tailored to its sterile, genetically obsessed world, where every slicked strand and muted palette quietly reinforces the film’s themes. While there’s no jaw-dropping transformation, the understated precision and seamless integration with the production design make the styling as quietly compelling as a whispered secret in a spotless laboratory.
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8.39
8.42
8.28
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Immersion / Plausibility
9.17
Justification
Gattaca’s world is as airtight as a laboratory cleanroom—its genetic dystopia is rendered with such meticulous detail and tonal discipline that disbelief never stands a chance, and even the rare narrative convenience is camouflaged by the film’s obsessive internal logic and emotional restraint. This is science fiction that doesn’t just ask you to believe; it quietly, relentlessly convinces you.
Individual Runs
9.06
9.08
9.36
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Intangibles
8.73
Justification
Gattaca’s intangibles shimmer with a quiet, cerebral magic—its emotional resonance and philosophical heft linger long after the credits, while its cool, minimalist style and understated performances give it a haunting, timeless charisma that’s only grown more potent with age. This is a film whose legacy and impact sneak up on you, leaving a lasting imprint like a genetic marker for thoughtful sci-fi.
Individual Runs
8.75
8.66
8.78
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Lead Acting
8.25
Justification
Ethan Hawke’s performance is a masterclass in quiet intensity, threading Vincent’s internal struggle with a needle so fine you almost miss the stitches—his chemistry with Jude Law crackles beneath the film’s icy surface, and while the role doesn’t demand fireworks, Hawke’s subtlety and conviction keep the engine of this cerebral sci-fi humming with human warmth.
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8.36
8.23
8.17
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Originality
8.45
Justification
Gattaca’s originality gleams like a rare genetic anomaly—its retro-futurist world and nuanced take on genetic discrimination set it apart from the sci-fi herd, even if its underdog narrative walks familiar ground; the film’s cerebral restraint and unified vision make it a quietly influential classic, more thought experiment than spectacle.
Individual Runs
8.29
8.44
8.61
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Practical Effects / SFX
8.84
Justification
Gattaca’s practical effects are a masterclass in subtle world-building: tactile, meticulously crafted, and seamlessly woven into the film’s retro-futuristic tapestry, they ground its speculative vision in a reality you can almost touch. While not flashy, the ingenuity and restraint on display give the film’s clinical dystopia a haunting authenticity, proving that sometimes the quietest effects speak the loudest.
Individual Runs
8.87
8.99
8.67
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Predictability / Twists
7.33
Justification
Gattaca doesn’t deal in jaw-dropping twists but rather in slow-burning revelations, weaving its surprises through character and theme rather than cheap sleight of hand; while the murder subplot and final doctor reveal add a dash of intrigue, the film’s trajectory is largely visible from orbit, yet its emotional payoffs and subtle foreshadowing keep the journey satisfyingly resonant.
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7.16
7.35
7.48
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Premise / Concept
9.14
Justification
Gattaca’s premise is a rare genetic marvel in the sci-fi gene pool—its razor-sharp focus on eugenics and identity slices through familiar dystopian tropes, delivering a concept as clear and compelling as a DNA helix, with stakes that escalate as naturally as a heartbeat under scrutiny. Even decades on, its vision of a world ruled by genetic destiny remains hauntingly singular and instantly intriguing.
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9.16
9.12
9.13
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Production & Art Design
9.21
Justification
Gattaca’s production and art design is a masterclass in retro-futurist world-building, where every glass wall, spiral staircase, and muted hue whispers of genetic destiny and social sterility. The meticulous sets, icy palette, and tactile props fuse into a chillingly immersive vision—clinical yet hauntingly beautiful, as if Kubrick’s 2001 had a lovechild with mid-century modernism and raised it on existential dread.
Individual Runs
9.13
9.29
9.21
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Rewatchability
8.15
Justification
Gattaca isn’t the kind of film you throw on for a quick jolt of adrenaline, but its cerebral layers, hauntingly elegant visuals, and quietly complex characters make it a slow-burning gem that rewards the attentive and the thoughtful with each return—like a genetic code, its secrets and beauty reveal themselves only to those willing to look closer.
Individual Runs
8.2
8.1
8.14
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Score / Soundtrack
8.08
Justification
Michael Nyman’s score glides through the film like a sleek genetic sequence—elegant, emotionally resonant, and perfectly attuned to the film’s melancholic, cerebral tone. While it may not have mutated into a cultural juggernaut, its minimalist motifs and lush orchestration elevate every scene, leaving a lasting impression on those who listen closely.
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8.23
8.03
7.99
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Script / Screenplay / Dialogue
8.88
Justification
The script for this film is a sleek, genetically engineered marvel—lean, purposeful, and brimming with subtext—though its deliberate pacing and stylized dialogue occasionally slow the pulse, the narrative’s ambition and thematic resonance ensure it soars far above the average sci-fi fare.
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8.99
8.71
8.93
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Sound Design / Audio Mix
8.2
Justification
Gattaca’s sound design is a masterclass in subtlety—clinical, immersive, and meticulously layered, it crafts a plausible future without resorting to sci-fi bombast, though it never quite births an iconic sound to echo through the genre’s halls. The audio mix is polished and precise, letting Michael Nyman’s score and crisp dialogue glide through a sterile world where every hum and click feels essential, if not revolutionary.
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8.03
8.25
8.31
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Story
8.88
Justification
Gattaca’s story is a masterclass in precision engineering: its structure hums with classical clarity, the conflicts are as sharp as a DNA helix, and the world-building is so immersive you can almost smell the antiseptic. While a few plot conveniences sneak in, the film’s narrative depth and philosophical punch make it a near-flawless specimen of sci-fi storytelling.
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8.83
8.95
8.86
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Support Acting
8.48
Justification
Jude Law’s performance glides with the precision of a genetic code—subtle, wounded, and magnetic—anchoring the supporting cast with a physical and emotional authenticity that’s as quietly devastating as it is nuanced. While the ensemble orbits around him with competence, it’s Law’s layered vulnerability and chemistry that make the film’s heart beat just a little faster.
Individual Runs
8.49
8.35
8.61
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Themes / Commentaries
9.13
Justification
Gattaca’s themes and commentary are stitched into its DNA with surgical precision—never tacked on, always pulsing beneath the surface—provoking debate and reflection with a prescience that still stings. While a few supporting characters lack depth, the film’s exploration of genetic destiny, discrimination, and human will is as nuanced and relevant as ever, leaving audiences pondering its ethical quandaries long after the credits roll.
Individual Runs
9.0
9.04
9.35
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Wardrobe / Costume
9.08
Justification
Gattaca’s wardrobe is a masterclass in sartorial storytelling: razor-sharp tailoring and a muted palette conjure a chillingly plausible future, where conformity is stitched into every seam and individuality peeks out only in the subtlest of details—an understated triumph of retro-futurist minimalism that’s as thematically rich as it is visually striking.
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8.95
9.11
9.19
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