Andrew Niccol's 1997 Gattaca portrays an overtly discriminatory society in the not to distant future'. In this society science has become the backbone of life and status and the quality of life is determined solely by a DNA profile. Unfortunely for Vincent Freeman "a faith birth" he is disadvantaged in this society as a result of his genetic imperfections. These imperfections burden him and restrict him with an invalid identity'. At one point of the film Vincent says to Irene, "For what it's worth, I'm here to tell you it is possible". Vincent attempts to show Irene and all characters in general that anything is possible. Such a belief comes from his strength of character and is what clearly makes Vincent different from the other characters.
At birth Vincent was not all that was promised'. His weakened conditions meant him unworthy of his father's name and restricted him with the inability to succeed. Even his parents constantly reminded him of his inabilities. "Let's be......
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