Repo! The Genetic Opera
Repo! The Genetic Opera
R | 07 November 2008 (USA)
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By the year 2056, an epidemic of organ failures has devastated the planet. The megacorporation GeneCo provides organ transplants on a payment plan - and those who can’t fulfill their plans have their organs repossessed. In the midst of this, a sickly teenager discovers a shocking secret about herself, her father, and their connection to GeneCo.

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Console

best movie i've ever seen.

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AutCuddly

Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

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Invaderbank

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

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Juana

what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

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D Rahul Raj Jsd

Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman who is known for Saw Films (Part 2 to 4). Starring Alexa PenaVega, Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head, Sarah Brightman, Paris Hilton, Bill Moseley, Kevin 'ohGr' Ogilvie and Terrance Zdunich. Great performance by everyone, Sarah Brightman was amazing with her bright eyes and her golden voice, I didn't know she was a singer until I checked her out on Wikipedia. I was surprised to see Paris Hilton in a movie like this, but she did a great job as well. And finally the actors who stole the show was none other than Bill Moseley and Kevin 'ohGr' Ogilvie. I would love to see a Repo movie mainly about them. Hail to Luigi and Pavi Largo!!!

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one-nine-eighty

I s**t you not, this really really is a musical (or Operatic) Horror film. Right from the start this film is bonkers but soo soo colourful and engaging - the opening credit's themselves should keep you hooked and wondering what the hell is going to happen in the film. I wasn't 100% convinced about the musical score but it wasn't at all out of place and did serve as great narrative drive as the film progressed. There are comic-book flashbacks which serve to keep this nerds taste buds moist. The film takes place in 2046 in it's own Gothic and dark world - it's visually stunning and due to the complexity of the construct I can see a lot more films being spawned from this. Organ failure is a common problem and to assist civilization companies like GeneCo have been set up. GeneCo is a bio-tec company offering organ transplants for a cost, the largest company. For a price they will fix it's customers, but should they miss a payment the RepoMan will be sent to hunt them down to get GeneCo's product back. This is normal everyday life for a culture addicted to painkillers and medication. Anthony Head is the RepoMan, contracted by Paul Sorvino's Rotti Largo character in an almost Faustian pact to repossess organs and limbs of people unable to maintain payments. This is the deal for Head thinking/assuming that he killed his wife and Rotti lets him continue believing this. Meanwhile Head's daughter Shilo (Alex PenaVega) is struggling with life growing up with a degenerative disease which will ultimately kill her. Shilo has her own adventures but will cross paths eventually with the Largo family members and some home truths about her childhood. The Largo kid's (Paris Hilton, Bill Mosely, and Nivek Ogre) are all fighting for the power to control Largo Rotti's GeneCo empire. A chance encounter allows Shilo to meet Blind Mag (Sarah Brightman) who helps assist Shilo discover herself and the deals which were made when her mother dies and the RepoMan was born. The climax of the film is a brilliant fight scene/opera song worthy of any musical. I recommend this film highly to anyone similar to myself who likes brilliantly bonkers spectacular movies, who might just have a penchant for horror or the occasional musical - FTR this is not as 'camp' as you'd expect from a musical, sure it's got songs to replace speeches but it works extremely well and you may just find yourself humming some of the songs after the credits have rolled. If you enjoyed "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" or "Sweeny Todd" this is a natural progression and you will not be disappointed. A total departure from what I'd expect the director of 'Saw' films to make but well done Darren Lynn Bousman, I take my hat off to you. I can see this film being a cult classic and shown on many midnight Halloween film events. It's extremely original, it's visually stunning, and direction and production values are extremely high. Casting is brilliant and you'd normally expect such big names to get more screen time, the complex relationships between characters is explored via comic style flashbacks which just add to the beauty and appeal of this film. I really can't say enough superlatives about this film, just leave expectations at the door and let the film's world immerse you in itself.

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Brandon Lebron Sturm (willara_forever)

Obviously if you aren't into musicals, especially operas, well this movie is not for you. That being said, if you can handle singing throughout the movie well then, enjoy the ride. The movie itself is actually not bad at all, the acting is great and the music is sensational. At first I had my doubts but a second watch around let me see how amazing the music and cinematography really was. The final scene has one of the most emotional yet beautiful songs in the movie. It's gory yet hilarious and has its own satire. This movie is not for everyone but if you would like to see great songs being performed in many ways you wouldn't expect then give this a try. Alexa Vega and Sarah Brightman were outstanding. You either hate it or love it, or even a little bit of both.

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I'll say what I have yet to see in comments. Lion's gate only placed this in limited theaters, and they were wrong to do so. The sheer concept behind this movie was so fresh, and the intrigue so compelling. The budget alone to make this movie should have demanded that it open theater wide. Yet, Lion's Gate fell through and the possible fans that it should have had were lost. Fans join together and make new fans of the movie.The only thing that Lion's Gate should do is give the rights to Terrance Zdunich and /Darren Lynn Bousman. I know the Repo Army would be there with bells on, just like we are there for The Devil's Carnival!

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