Gattaca

Geneticist: You have specified hazel eyes, dark hair and fair skin. I've taken the liberty of eradicating any potentially prejudicial conditions. Premature baldness, myopia... alcoholism and addictive susceptibility... propensity for violence, obesity, etc. Marie Freeman: We didn't want... Diseases, yes, but-- [looks at Antonio] Antonio Freeman: We were just wondering if it's good to leave a few things to chance? Geneticist: We want to give your child the best possible start. Believe me, we have enough imperfection built in already. Your child doesn't need any more additional burdens. Keep in mind, this child is still you. Simply the best of you. You could conceive naturally a thousand times and never get such a result.

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Irene: You didn't know? Vincent: Oh, yes. Yeah. Irene: Wonderful, wasn't it? Vincent: Twelve fingers, or one, it's how you play. Irene: That piece can only be played with twelve.

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Anton Freeman: Vincent. [turns around and looks at him. Stands] My God you have changed. Has it been so long, you don't recognize your own brother? Vincent Freeman: Are we brothers? Anton: Our parents both died thinking they'd outlived you. [Pause] I had my doubts. Vincent: What are you doing here Anton? Anton: I should ask you that question. I have a right to be here. You don't. Vincent: You almost sound as if you believe that. I committed no murder. You must be disappointed. Anton: You committed fraud. [Pause] Listen, you're in a lot of trouble Vincent. I can get you out of here- Vincent: Do you have any idea what it took to get IN here?! Anton: You've gone as far as you can go. You come with me now! Vincent: There is still a few million miles left to go.. Anton: It's over.. Vincent: Is it the only way you can succeed is to see me fail? Anton: I'm telling you..... Vincent: MY GOD, EVEN YOU ARE GOING TO TELL ME WHAT I CAN AND CAN'T DO NOW!? In case you haven't noticed, I don't need an

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Vincent: What's this? Dr. Lamar: [gives specimen cup] New policy. What's the matter? Flight got you nervous? Vincent: Well, there's a problem Lamar... Dr. Lamar: I never did tell you about my son, did I? He's a big fan of yours. Vincent: Just remember that I was as good as any, and better than most... Dr. Lamar: He wants to apply here. Vincent: I could've gone up and back and nobody would've been the wiser. Dr. Lamar: Unfortunately, my son's not all that they promised. But then, who knows what he could do. Right? [test reveals Vincent as an invalid] For future reference, right-handed men don't hold it with their left. It's just one of those things. [Lamar overrides the results with Jerome's valid ID] You don't want to miss your flight, Vincent.

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