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39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
So is this what would happen if Saw mated with Moulin Rouge?
This movie is amazing! The scenes are very creepy and unsettling, but at the same time very appealing and artistically beautiful. Even if you hated the music or plot, which I didn't this movie alone for the scenery is worth a buy.
Now about the music. At first I was uncertain of how to feel regarding their musical numbers, and by the third song I was...
Published 19 months ago by Alexander Stephen Brown
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19 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
Confusing and bewitching
A few years ago I went to see Rob Zombie's directorial debut "House of 1000 Corpses" and I remember driving home not knowing what the hell I just watched. I wasn't sure it was actually any *good* but I knew it was different. I had that same feeling tonight after watching "Repo! The Genetic Opera."
It is what it is, operatic but with a distinct goth/rock feel...
Published 19 months ago by Michael Allred
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39 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
So is this what would happen if Saw mated with Moulin Rouge?, January 21, 2009
This movie is amazing! The scenes are very creepy and unsettling, but at the same time very appealing and artistically beautiful. Even if you hated the music or plot, which I didn't this movie alone for the scenery is worth a buy.
Now about the music. At first I was uncertain of how to feel regarding their musical numbers, and by the third song I was hooked. The lyrics in this are comedic at times, other times serious, and actually nearing the end there is a song that I think is pleasant, "I Didn't Think I'd Love You This Much," is the name of the song I believe. The vocals of lead Alexa Vega are great, strong, and defined. Even Paris Hilton surprised me as this is the first time I have heard her vocals, and it reminded me some some old school goth rock cd I'd listen to in high school. Finally, Sarah Brightman. What can I say about Sarah that anyone doesn't already know? Musical Wise, she was nothing short of spectacular.
Acting wise, I'm a big junkie for Bill Mosley and it was fun to see him pull off the comedic cult character he portrayed. Paris, actually did great acting, it surprised me how great Alex Vega did considering I had never seen her attempt anything like this, and I was surprised that Sarah Brightman could be as dark as she was in this movie. The casting meshed well and it was fun to see such big names in a movie that hadn't hit theaters in my area.
Art wise, the scenes were mind-blowing. There are scenes where there is much cgi used, but overall it looks good, and that's saying a lot for me considering I hate cgi. Also, the make up was great with good effects, example, if the box hadn't said Paris was in this I doubt I would have recognized her until the end.
Overall, I rarely say this.... But I wish I could give this a higher rating then a 5 star. I will be buying the soundtrack as soon as I complete this review. Repo! Will be played a second time tonight for my posse... Yes, it was that good.
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47 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
Rock Opera at it's best!, December 19, 2008
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
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20 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
Repo! all the way..., December 7, 2008
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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19 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
Confusing and bewitching, January 22, 2009
A few years ago I went to see Rob Zombie's directorial debut "House of 1000 Corpses" and I remember driving home not knowing what the hell I just watched. I wasn't sure it was actually any *good* but I knew it was different. I had that same feeling tonight after watching "Repo! The Genetic Opera."
It is what it is, operatic but with a distinct goth/rock feel. Very little of the dialogue is spoken, it's mostly sung. The look of the whole thing was a mishmash of "Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Moulin Rouge," "Blade Runner" and the Nine Inch Nails music video for "Hurt." So visually it was arresting to be sure.
I didn't like it at all at first, the first 20 or so minutes was pushing me to just turn it off but it grew on me......somehow.
The film's plot (if you can call it that) is we're in the not-too-distant future where the world has seen an epidemic of organ failures and one company offers something of a cure-all. They specialize in organ donors but the catch is if you fail to make your payments, they send a repoman to reclaim the heart, kidney, whatever from you....forcibly.
Obviously there's a strong horror movie vibe going on here with some macabre imagery (and a dash of sci-fi thrown in) and having everything played out in these grand operatic gestures dressed up in trashy goth outfits.....well......it's different. Certainly not something for everyone but I'm willing to bet "Repo! The Genetic Opera" will find a very loyal cult following.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
A Goth-themed treat, January 21, 2009
Seemingly forever destined for cult status, Repo! The Genetic Opera is something you have to see to believe. A Goth-themed rock opera directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, III, & IV), Repo! tells the tale of a future, Blade Runner-inspired world where massive worldwide organ failures have led to the rise of GeneCo; a biotech company run by Rotti Largo (Paul Sorvino) that lends out organs to those that need them. Failure to pay in full however results in a visit from the Repo Man (Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Anthony Stewart Head), who has no qualms about getting his hands dirty (and bloody) as he takes them back. As the story moves on, we learn of Repo Man's sickly beloved daughter Shilo (Alexa Vega) who learns of some deep buried secrets, and Largo's heirs Amber Sweet (Paris Hilton), Luigi (Bill Moseley), and Pavi (Skinny Puppy's Ogre) who are all warring to be left in charge of their sickly father's empire. The film moves along at a pretty brisk pace, even though its story doesn't always manage to catch up to it. The film's music is spectacular, and the cast (even Paris Hilton believe it or not) is wonderful as well, as Bousman quickly shines well above anything he's ever done with the Saw series. Also featuring Sarah Brightman, Repo! stage vet Terrence Zdunich, and a quick cameo from Joan Jett; Repo! The Genetic Opera is made to be a pure cult classic through and through, and though it definitely isn't for all audiences, the film stands as being something special regardless, and is wholeheartedly worth a look at the very least.
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14 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
The Best Goth-Opera From a Saw Director Ever, December 14, 2008
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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A beautifully disturbing work of art, May 9, 2010
I am not a horror fan. In fact, I'm mildly creeped out by most gory films, and avoid them as much as possible.
That said, "Repo! The Genetic Opera" is one of my all-time favorite movies, and I think it will remain that way for a very long time.
An `operatic hack-em-up with heart' would be an okay, if shallow, label for this film. Or maybe `futuristic Sweeney Todd'. The latter, at least, would show how deeply artistic Repo! is. But there is something more, something innately beautiful and scary and tragic about this movie that allows it to transcend its gory premise to become something unique.
Essentially, the plotline begins about midway through the twenty-first century, after a terrible epidemic attacking vital organs kills millions. In this crisis, an organ transplant company, GeneCo, emerges to save the day, offering life-saving organs on an affordable monthly-payment system. But at some point, everyone falls into debt. And after ninety days, that debt is reclaimed by the GeneCo Repo Man, who does not particularly care about things like anaesthetics, or keeping his patients alive.
Enter Shilo, (Alexa Vega) heroine of the film and, unbeknownst to her, daughter of the Repo Man, (Anthony Stewart Head) a frightening, dual-personalitied, yet tragic figure. Shilo, kept inside all her seventeen years of life because of her blood disease, one day ventures outside -- and her life changes.
This film is beautifully stylized, beautifully performed, beautifully directed and written. All of the actors have excellent singing voices, which is good, because this opera has only a handful of spoken lines in it at all.
What really separates this movie from others of its kind, I think, is the depth of the characters and the human, emotional connection. For a story about repossessing organs, it is deeply moving, powerful, and in many parts, darkly hilarious. Highly recommended.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
I was REALLY disappointed, January 4, 2010
I was really looking forward to this when it arrived from Netflix, and maybe that was part of the problem. I had my hopes set too high. I had just seen Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog, and was looking for other kooky musicals to fall in love with, so when Repo! appeared in my mailbox, I was psyched. It disappointed from the start, though I did try to give it the benefit of the doubt that it would pick up and be a bit more well written later in the movie. It wasn't. There were a couple of legitimately good songs in the movie, but for the most part I felt like i was watching something that was written as a standard movie, and then it was decided about halfway through production to turn it into a musical. Most of the songs did not feel at all like songs--more like they were just pages of script that someone set to music without any edits. The voices were all wonderful (well, the main character voices anyway). Paris Hilton wasn't anywhere near as annoying as I expected her to be. Anthony Stewart Head almost managed to salvage every one of his songs, though for most of the numbers he just couldn't pull off the impossible. Anyway, I guess it was just a very thorough letdown. The songs were very disappointing, and I felt like more money was spent on fake blood than on writing.
All that being said, the main actors were all wonderful and tried their darnedest to save the movie from its own writing.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A fantastic surprise., October 23, 2009
Intense, stylish, and over the top, a great addition to cult classic collections. The lyrics sometimes felt a little forced, it could have afforded a bit better writing in that respect, but the music made up for it. Paris Hilton was really surprisingly good in this, I didn't once want to stab her face. *Listens to Zydrate Anatomy on repeat*
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Simply Brilliant!, June 22, 2009
Of all the movies to come out in 2007-2008, this one is probably the best. If it had been given a proper release, than it would have certainly out sold The Dark Knight with it's catchy tunes, mesmerizing visuals and traditional Italian opera storyline. It has an all star cast that fit the characters perfectly (even though Paris Hilton won the Razzy for her Amber Performance, that's only because she did little acting as a spoiled princess). The music is a mix of traditional opera and modern alternative rock twisted with Goth/2nd Generation Industrial elements. A must buy for anyone, especially as a gift to those young morons that believe that Twilight is Goth.
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