Gattaca (1997)

[Movie 193 / Day 208]


Set in a future where genetically modified (valid) babies are the norm and naturally conceived (invalid) babies are seen and treated as second class citizens, Gattaca tells the story of one such invalid who cheats the system to realise his dreams and travel into space.

Extremely well acted, especially by Jude Law (who plays a crippled 'valid' who sells his DNA to Ethan Hawke's 'invalid') and Alan Arkin.

Sci-fi with a brain. It's brilliant.

My rating: 8.0 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.8 / 10
Running time: 106 mins
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Lord of War (2005)

[Movie 26 / Day 12]


An excellent movie based on true events, following Yuri Orlov as he builds his business and becomes one of the biggest freelance arms dealers in the world.

Nicolas Cage puts in a brilliant performance as Orlov and is supported by a solid cast, including Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto and Bridget Moynahan.

I absolutely loved the opening sequence, following a bullet all the way from manufacture to firing, and also the scene where a plane is stripped overnight.

My rating: 8.2 / 10
IMDB rating: 7.7 / 10
Running time: 122 mins
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