Gattaca (8/8) Movie CLIP - The Final Swim (1997) HD

CLIP DESCRIPTION:
The rivalry between Vincent (Ethan Hawke) and Anton (Loren Dean) comes to a head in one final competition.

FILM DESCRIPTION:
New Zealand screenwriter Andrew Niccol (The Truman Show) made his feature directorial debut with this science fiction drama, set in a future when one's life is determined by genetic engineering rather than education or experience. The wealthy can choose the genetic makeup of their descendants. People are designed to fit into whatever role is decided before birth. But what happens when someone desires another way of life? Citizens in this impersonal future-world are fashioned as perfect specimens, so those in the natural-born minority are viewed as inferior to the pre-planned perfect specimens (aka "Valids") who dominate. One of the natural-borns (aka "In-Valids"), Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke), has several defects (poor vision, emotional problems, and short 30-year life expectancy), but he also develops a different outlook on his pre-ordained fate. He yearns to break free from society's constraints, and he dreams of a journey into space as a Gattaca Corp. navigator. To accomplish his goal, he enlists the aid of DNA broker German (Tony Shalhoub) and makes contact with Jerome Morrow (Jude Law), who was paralyzed in an accident and is willing to sell his superior genetic materials. Vincent assumes Jerome's identity and is scheduled for a flying mission. However, a week before his flight, a Gattaca mission director is murdered, and all members of the program are the suspects. Meanwhile, he develops a romantic interest in a beautiful Valid, Irene (Uma Thurman), prevented from going into space because of her heart defect. Tracked by a relentless investigator who is methodically jigsawing all the pieces together, Jerome finds his aspirations dissolving into stardust.

CREDITS:
TM & © Sony (1997)
Cast: Loren Dean, Ethan Hawke
Director: Andrew Niccol
Producers: Danny DeVito, Georgia Kacandes, Stacey Sher, Gail Lyon, Michael Shamberg, Joshua Levinson
Screenwriter: Andrew Niccol

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[attysmith]

'I never saved anything for the swim back!". Best. Movie line. Ever!

The entire move builds up to the catchphrase "I never saved anything for the swim back" that explains is drive motivation and will to do that wish is impossible to others.
one of the most under rated films of all times(in my book)

[vtlm]

I get goosebumps every time I hear Vincent say those words.

[kewlasdeykum]

This is one of the most profound scenes I've ever seen in a movie. After watching this you feel like you can go out and accomplish almost anything.
The only thing you have to do is "Never save anything for the swim back". Give your all in order to get what you want and let nothing stop you.

[Xorobabel]

I love this scene. "We're closer to the other side." "What other side?" I take the 'other side' as being Vincent's dream. The struggle, the fight, has transformed Vincent into a man capable of achieving the seemingly impossible. No fears, no reservations, no strength saved for the swim back -- his eyes are fixed on the horizon.

[johnnyroberts]

Gattaca- Probably the most original film I've ever seen

[yukizboy]

As someone who has always saved all his energy for the swim back... Gattaca astounded me like no other movie the first time I watched it.

[flatsfishingonline]

I never saved anything for the swim back- words to live by

[LaughBaron-iuoc]

Anton is the "superior" brother because of his perfect genes. However, he is TOO perfect. He is efficient and effective, and therefore he saved energy for the swim back.

Vincent, the "inferior" brother, gave it his all and saved nothing for the swim back. He devoted himself entirely to his dream.

It is mankind's inferiority complex, our ability to wholly devote ourselves to an ideal despite our imperfections and flaws that makes us capable of transcending "perfect" genes. Beautiful and provocative movie.

[VermilionGates]

I just watched this movie for the first time, and I can easily say its on my top 3 favorite movies ever. "This is how I did it, I never saved anything for the swim back", this has to be my favorite quote from any movie.

[Shane]

Vincent has the stronger character. He had to struggle. He had to face fears and insecurities and not cruise by with ability. So Vincent can take his brother into deep waters and drown him with pressure. A competition at its core is a test of wills with the strong will winning when all else fails.

[mikebasil]

Never saving anything for the swim back can indeed be what it takes.

[jexplained]

What a film. It's rare a film can strike such a chord with me. It's sheer intelligence and beauty. This is more than a film about dreams and genes, it's a statement about human potential. The beauty of the roll of the die of human potential, determination, ambition and the sheer will to do whatever can be done to reach our dream. Ethan Hawke is an actor that will never get the credit he deserves, and Jude law fantastic. Both brave actors not afraid to take on challenging roles. Message for the film is do we want to live in a world you need the right blood work, (qualifications, family connections, good looks and wealth) to get opportunities that should be afforded to more talented/determined disadvantaged people. Sad fact is we do but that won't stop "Vincent's" from giving everything they have to break through to the other side.

[wmz]

There is no gene for the human spirit.

[logicaldude]

"How are you doing this Vincent? How have you done any of this?" Always loved that line.

[DennisIsAMenace]

I always wondered if the last time they went for a swim as teenagers, Vincent was actually trying to commit suicide. But in not caring or saving anything for the swim back he had a newfound outlook on life after he finally beat his brother for the first time.

[AlienMidget]

'You want to know how I did it? This is is how I did it, Anton. I never saved anything for the swim back.'

[spiritbuu]

“I never saved anything for the way back”, my mindset during buffet.

[vinchman]

Met Ethan Hawke in real life, one of the chilliest malt friendly dudes ever. Shook his hand he complimented me on my star wars shirt talked briefly...such a great guy

[alexgataric]

Vincent had nothing to go back to if he failed. It was better to die working toward his goals than give up. He has nothing to swim back to.