Gattaca is a science fiction film. In the near future, due to the progress of gene technology, human would select special traits before the embryonic development. These will include intelligence, height and possibility of inheritable diseases. The main character, Vincent, was born in the natural way, without genetic selection. His gene could not be compared with his brother’s genes which were optimized. Although he wanted to be an astronaut and fly into space, his genes could not match the requirements of Gattaca corporation. To achieve his dream, he assumed the identity of Jerome who had genes that would allow him to achieve his dream of space travel.
Gattaca is one of the best of movies which I have ever seen. This really made me think. If one day I have the opportunity to select special traits, I will not like to do that. First of the all, I could not imagine if all the people are going to select for special traits. People like to be tall, smart and health. So what is the meaning of doing that? What is the point to live in the world? Secondly, I do not want to be in situation like the role of Jerome in this movie. He had perfect genes and he did everything best than others, but one day when he lost his first position, he could not accept that and he felt it did not make sense to live in the world. This also was the reason why he lost his legs in the accident. Finally, I want to be a hero like Vincent who was born naturally, but he could overcome his heart condition and made his dream come true. That is human beings’ spirit. It makes me think everything is possible if you set your mind to it, the bright future is in front of you. So for a long term consider, it is not good to select for special traits.
Gattaca is one of the best of movies which I have ever seen. This really made me think. If one day I have the opportunity to select special traits, I will not like to do that. First of the all, I could not imagine if all the people are going to select for special traits. People like to be tall, smart and health. So what is the meaning of doing that? What is the point to live in the world? Secondly, I do not want to be in situation like the role of Jerome in this movie. He had perfect genes and he did everything best than others, but one day when he lost his first position, he could not accept that and he felt it did not make sense to live in the world. This also was the reason why he lost his legs in the accident. Finally, I want to be a hero like Vincent who was born naturally, but he could overcome his heart condition and made his dream come true. That is human beings’ spirit. It makes me think everything is possible if you set your mind to it, the bright future is in front of you. So for a long term consider, it is not good to select for special traits.