Did the geneticist knew from the beginning?
At the beginning of the movie, he is telling Jerome that one day he will tell him about his son, making me think that he knew from the start, only that he allowed it.
shareYes, absolutely.
I agree with those who think that "Did I ever tell you about my son?" was code. He knew Vincent's struggle and was in his corner all along.
Also, it's so nice to see Xander Berkeley in a sympathetic role. He's a great bad guy, but it's nice to see him supportive, as here.
The final shot of the scientist and Vincent, looking back, is one of my favorites in any film ever. There is so much subtle emotion, hope, appreciation, sympathy and gratitude between the two men.
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I keep thinking I'm a grownup, but I'm not.
"Also, it's so nice to see Xander Berkeley in a sympathetic role. He's a great bad guy, but it's nice to see him supportive, as here."
I thought that might be intentional - they cast him against type so the audience wouldn't know whether to trust him or not. I also thought he acted borderline creepy throughout the film for the same reason.
It was a nice "twist."