Repo! The Genetic Opera

Movie Info

Genre(s): Fantasy  |  Horror  |  Musical

Written by: Terrence Zdunich
Darren Smith

Directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman

Release Date:
Theatrical: November 7, 2008
DVD: January 20, 2009

Running Time: 98 minutes, Color

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING: R for strong bloody violence and gore, language, some drug and sexual content

Starring Sarah Brightman, Anthony Head, Paris Hilton, Bill Moseley, Paul Sorvino, Alexa Vega, and Kevin Ogilvie

In the year 2056 – the not so distant future – an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GeneCo, a biotech company that offers organ transplants… for a price. Those who miss their payments are scheduled for repossession and hunted by villainous Repo Men. In a world where surgery addicts are hooked on painkilling drugs and murder is sanctioned by law, a sheltered young girl searches for the cure to her own rare disease as well as information about her family’s mysterious history. After being sucked into the haunting world of GeneCo, she is unable to turn back, as all of her questions will be answered at the wildly anticipated spectacular event: The Genetic Opera. (Lionsgate)

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What Our Users Said

Vote Now!The average user rating for this movie is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 67 User Votes

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Ryan Q gave it a0:
Wow... it's really bad... really, really bad. just turned it off after about 45 min. couldn't take it anymore. bad music, poorly shot + acted + directed. the only thing worse that all that? the pathetic lyrics/ dialog. simply embarrassing. don't wast your time!!!

Adrienne gave it a1:
So bad, It's awful. I believe this movie exists solely so Paris Hilton's face can fall off on film. The singing is bad, (exception: Sarah Brightman) the music is bad, the characterization was non-existent. Is there even conflict in this plot? It's just a series of minor subplots that end arbitrarily and go nowhere. The comparisons to the Rocky Horror Picture Show are unfounded. TRHPS had a cast of uncommon talent (Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon) AND managed to make a relevant statement about the sexual revolution. Repo! tired hard and failed miserably. It seems to want to say something about megacorporations, our growing addiction to plastic surgery and our self-centered and useless youth ... but what are they trying to say exactly? In short: a load of sparkly *Goffick* BS for the Hot topic crowd. One point for: -Dancing stuffed animals in "seventeen" -Vega getting smacked for singing that at all -DJ Granny.

Alaya S gave it a10:
This movie is amazing! Worst movie of 2008?! That is bs. The musical abality is amazing the visual art is as equally stunning. The songs get stuck in your head easily and it is even more easy to become completely infatuated with the movie, the play and even more so the Graverobb and writer of the play Terrance. I hope they do a musical and I am personaly spreading the love of repo man to help with its popularity. HOPE THEY MAKE ANOTHER!!

Stepen J gave it a9:
It's a lot of fun to watch. Most of the performances are good (yes, even Paris). Highly recommended.

Dre H gave it a10:
I loved this movie... But what i dont understand if the way several people scored this. Several people user Paris Hilton as a scape goat to give this movie a low score. I went in thinking this movie would be bad because of Paris Hilton.. but realized 3 things 1- Paris Hilton plays a MINOR roll in the movie, and only has about 4, to 5 lines. 2- Paris Hilton doesnt have enough air-time to bring down the movie 3- Paris Hilton actually does a good job as her roll Paris Hilton aside, This movie is different, but not for everyone. This movie excels with its plot/ideals and singing talent is there, but does not always hit the mark. Most the Main actors (whose names i cannot remember, only character names) show their Talent Nathan Wallace, Blind Mag, Rotti Largo show why they were chosen for their rolls. HOWEVER, Shilo misses the mark, and sings for most of the movie. But in all, this movie is NOT for everyone. You either love or Hate this movie, and i clearly love it.

Joe R gave it an8:
It's fun, even if it does get sidetracked sometimes.

Patrick Y gave it a5:
A film that has me quite split. A definitely interesting concept with a convoluted plot filled with twists and turns very intentionally in the spirit of tragic opera. There are a lot of ideas and elements that I like in this film. However execution is at times lacking. I enjoyed the performances from Anthony Stewart Head and Sarah Brightman, even Paris Hilton wasn't terrible. But a lot of the lyrics and songs just aren't up to snuff. Some being rather insipid and others just forgettable techno pop. The sets are also at times cheesy and cliched. It's hard to predict reactions to this film, it seems to be a love it or hate it affair. I seem to be one of the few exceptions. I kind of liked it, kind of.

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