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Repo! The Genetic Opera | 
 enlarge | Director: Darren Lynn Bousman
Actors: Sarah Brightman, Anthony Head, Bill Moseley, Paul Sorvino, Alexa Vega
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
Buy New: $13.99
You Save: $5.99 (30%)
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 168
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 90
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.7
UPC: 031398104353
EAN: 0031398104353
ASIN: B001MT7ZEW
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: January 20, 2009 (In 11 Days)
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Not yet released
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Rocky Horror meets BladeRunner meets Sweeney Todd January 9, 2009
Alright, I'm going to start off by saying I rented this from the Blockbuster where I work partly because I thought it was going to end up being one of those movies that's SO-BAD-IT'S-GREAT or something, and partly because I'm addicted to musicals and it has GILES in it. I almost didn't get it, on the other hand, because of Paris Hilton. I really don't like her.
But within the first ten minutes of the movie my opinion was changed. It only took that long for me to realize that this movie was genuinely GREAT. I already knew that Anthony Stewart Head had a great voice, and I was not let down by him, nor was I let down by anyone else in it. The Graverobber was a great surprise for me, because I didn't know him from anything else but MAN he can sing!
And to comment on what I said earlier about not liking Paris Hilton? This was the perfect role for her. One of her scenes, in fact, made me laugh more than anything else in the entire movie.
If you like dark humor, musicals, anything twisted in the slightest, you should really see this movie. It's fantastic!
All debts are paid, at the opera tonight! December 24, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
It is a very sad thing that Repo! did not get a wide theater release. The music is very catchy, finding that multiple viewings guarantee you singing along.
They movie has gore, violence, humor, strange characters, love story, father-daughter relationship, revenge! It has everything you could want in a movie!
I for one am not a huge fan of musicals, I have only watched a couple in my life. But Repo! has struck a spot with me that will never go away (and I hope it really doesn't).
Get this movie for yourself or someone you love, it is worth it.
Rock Opera at it's best! December 19, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Three, count 'em, three (!) songs from Repo! The Genetic Opera are being considered for Academy Award nomination. That shows how amazing this film is. Sadly, Lionsgate does not consider this film to be all that amazing, and is not doing anything to support this nomination. Generally, a film company would send letters and sample DVDs to the Academy members, promoting their film. Lionsgate, however, is run by a bunch of idiots and they are not doing this. So, it is up to the fans to promote Repo! Here are the three songs that are up for the nomination:
"Zydrate Anatomy"
"Chase The Morning"
"Chromaggia"
Set against a futuristic backdrop where an epidemic of organ failures is plaguing humanity, people turn to the unscrupulous Geneco Corporation to purchase replacements for their failing vitals. Not everybody makes good on their payments, however, which is where Nathan Wallace (Anthony Head of Buffy the Vampire Slayer fame) goes into action as one of Geneco's "repo men", brutally reclaiming defaulters organs at scalpel-point.
I loved it! It's basically a very stylized, horror rock opera. I was a little worried about Alexa Vega and Paris Hilton being lead characters in it, but Alexa Vega was marvelous, and Paris Hilton was basically being herself (an heiress to a multibillion-if-not-more-dollar company who's obsessed with fashion and thinks she's capable of singing), so she couldn't really go wrong. Her character didn't sing much either, so you don't really have to hear much of her voice. The songs are incredibly catchy and well written, and the actors had the voices that really brought the songs to life. Imo, the best songs are "Zydrate Anatomy," "Infected," and "Legal Assassin." There wasn't as much gore as expected, but the gore in the movie was great. Lots of someone being cut open and then the Repo Man reaching into his/her abdomen and taking various organs.
I've read/heard a lot of complaints about the film saying "oh the story's too complex and weird!" or "the lyrics were awful and poorly written!" You know what? The movie's called Repo! The Genetic Opera. "Opera" being the key word here. The melodrama and crazy story lines are a staple of classic operas! The story line is just like many classic opera story lines. I read someone's comment that the only opera aspect missing is a mistaken identity, which I find to be totally true. Weird lyrics are also a staple of classic operas. I mean, come on, they sing EVERYTHING in operas. Even "oh no, I've dropped my hat" gets turned into a ridiculously emotional song.
Overall, I loved this movie. The cast was great, the songs were great, and the style of the film was really interesting. I loved the nods to classic opera as well.
Final Verdict: 10/10
The Best Goth-Opera From a Saw Director Ever December 14, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
That's a slightly facetious title, but let's face it, there's nothing quite like Repo! The Genetic Opera out there. Catchy show-tunes about unwanted surgery and illicit drug use? Check. Gorgeously realized dystopian cyberpunk setting? Check. Amazing performances by a ton of talented actors? Double-check. I especially loved Anthony Stewart Head's performance.
Look, I can't tell you if you're going to like Repo! If you're the sort of person who's always looking for something a little different, something really "cutting edge" (pardon the pun) and something that'll make everyone else wince a little when you describe the scene with the corpse-puppetry, well... Repo! is probably for you.
Repo! all the way... December 7, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
If you are a fan of Rocky Horror, Shock Treatment or any other musical of the same nature you will love love love Repo! Repo! is a fast paced beautifully directed rock/horror/goth/electronic masterpiece. Great performances by the whole cast and brilliant and stunning visuals... No, this is no academy award winner, This is a violent opera with twisted themes... Blood? yes thre is tons of blood and gore this movie should not be missed!
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