I loved it too, watched it again recently and have been amazed how it didn't age at all!
Maybe because it doesn't even try to be "futuristic"; the two main characters go on a classical recital for their date, it could still be our future because it is just not set in time (future usually doesn't age very well in cinema – compare with the laughable concert in "The 5th element", for example).
Just one of the reasons it's formally beautiful, not even speaking about the story…
http://geneticsandliterature.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/12-fingers2.jpg (from Gattaca)
ReplyDeleteAwesome. I loved "Gattaca".
ReplyDeleteI loved it too, watched it again recently and have been amazed how it didn't age at all!
ReplyDeleteMaybe because it doesn't even try to be "futuristic"; the two main characters go on a classical recital for their date, it could still be our future because it is just not set in time (future usually doesn't age very well in cinema – compare with the laughable concert in "The 5th element", for example).
Just one of the reasons it's formally beautiful, not even speaking about the story…
What a keen you have- you are completely correct. You are also making me want to watch it now. :)
ReplyDeleteThe real secret to great movies: men with suspenders.
ReplyDeleteHear, hear!
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