Writer-director Andrew Niccol (who also wrote The Truman Show), is an extremely talented stylist to watch. "Gattaca" is fabulously shot, leaving the impressions of several powerful images in your mind long after rewind, most notably the scene where Vincent (Hawke) tries to cross a speeding highway nearly blinded, and the final confrontation in the open ocean between the rivaling siblings, Vincent and Anton. An excellent script, well-acted all around (Alan Arkin and Jude Law as stand-outs), and brilliantly executed. A heart-felt drama disguised as a futuristic sci-fi thriller. While the cast is superb, it's the director's show all the way. There are some serious social issues exposed here, primarily the gray areas of love and envy that exist between brothers.
