An extraordinary classic of science fiction cinema
For this science fiction film released in 1998, the cast was very attractive for the time and composed of young talents who were starting to make a name for themselves. Behind the camera, the New Zealand director and screenwriter Andrew Niccol films Jude Law, Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, for his first feature film: Welcome to Gattaca.
In the near future, in Gattaca, perfect beings will be genetically chosen at birth. Only they are guaranteed a life full of success and can participate in space programs. But Vincent will have to confront the system and assume the identity of a perfect being to belong to the elite. So he risks his life and finds himself at the center of a vast connection
Welcome to Gattaca is a great critical success. In particular, its plot and coherence are acclaimed, with a profound reflection on eugenics that leaves an indelible memory. In addition, its photography and the performances of its young stars are highlighted. It was nominated for an Oscar in 1999 for Best Art Directionand has won numerous awards at various ceremonies and festivals.
On Allociné its viewership rating amounts to 4.2/5and Across the Atlantic has excellent ratings on Rotten Tomatoes 82% (press) and 87% (spectators). Proof that Andrew Niccol has largely succeeded in his gamble, Welcome to Gattaca It was officially distinguished by NASA as “the most plausible science fiction film in the history of cinema“. Developing his twisted and gripping story of genetic selection with strong resonance in contemporary society, the New Zealand director immediately establishes himself as a science fiction author with a precious vision.
The duo Welcome to Gattaca – The Truman Show
He might have gotten closer Welcome to Gattaca not be as we know it. In fact, if this is Andrew Niccol’s first production, he has made another project since 1991: The Truman Show. In fact, it was he who wrote and co-produced with him the famous film by Peter Weir Jim Carreyanother dystopia and great success of 1998. A film of which he sold the script in 1993 for 1 million dollars. And in the contract he then signed, Andrew Niccol would also have to perform it. But Paramount, worried that the budget of 80 million dollars was too big for a director who at the time had only made commercials, insisted and offered him a bonus to give up directing.
Ains, after considering several great directors to direct The Truman Showin particular Sam Raimi, Steven Spielberg and David Cronenberg, it is Peter Weir who is hired, on the recommendation of Andrew Niccol. And ultimately, this setup benefits everyone, since Andrew Niccol has on the one hand the funds and on the other hand free hands to develop and realize Welcome to GattacaWhile The Truman Show is getting ready for filming. Filming took place back to back, between April 1996 and April 1997, and both films were released in 1998. A very important year for Andrew Niccol!
Source: Cine Serie
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