Repo! The Genetic Opera
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Movie Reviews of Repo! The Genetic Opera
Movie Review: Musicals and Rock Operas have been renewed!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is definitely one of the best movies I've seen in the past few years. It's so different from anything I've ever seen. Take 'The Crow' and mix with equal parts 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and you have Repo! Everything in this movie makes you want to know the story of how it came to be. Even the background characters are all different and vibrant looking, like they have their own stories to tell. The atmosphere is very animated and electric. Unlike most movies, where emphasis and thought are put into just the characters and the plot, this movie imagines a whole world of people, thoughts, and ideas that are all put there for a specific purpose. Nothing is in the movie without a reason for being there. That's just the movie, now for the musical/rock opera portion. The music is absolutely great! I've seen plenty of Broadway musicals, and spent a great deal of time in the theatre. And this is a breath of fresh air compared to the normal and boring things that have been coming out in most recent years. The actors can all sing well, but you can't expect long winded songs. This is a Rock Opera, meaning the music will be very contemporary and have a heavy rock feel to them. The best voices in the movie are Anthony Stewart Head, who has such a powerful and emotional voice. And Sarah Brightman, who brings out the old school opera feel, but with gothic overtones. I recommend this movie to people who like indie films, people who like musicals or theatre, and people who are tired of "Hollywood" making remakes of remakes of remakes. This is something very different and should be commended for it. This will not be for the "general public", but if you're a fan of cult classics, you'll love this movie. I've grown up owning movies such as Pulp Fiction, and The Rocky Horror picture show. I'm glad to be able to say that I was there for this soon to be cult classic!Movie Review: Absolutely wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a little skeptical about this film at first. I didn't know if I'd really like it or not. The premise was interesting, the stars were right, but it also sounded like something that could go incredibly wrong if it wasn't done correctly. For me at least, the film was a wonderful viewing experience.
The plot of the film follows several people in a post-apocalyptic future where a strange unexplainable phenomenon has caused millions of people to die of organ failure. Out of the tragedy, a company has been spawned: GeneCo- a company that makes organ transplants available to everyone. It doesn't stop with the sick- you can also get your otherwise fine body parts and organs replaced with "designer" organs. Can't pay? Expect to meet the Repo Man, the gruesome being who recollects GeneCo's "property". It's in the middle of all of this that young Shiloh, a girl with a blood disease that causes her to remain confined inside her room, is introduced.
I really enjoyed this film. I honestly wish I could have seen this in theaters when it was released- the colors and visuals in it are spectacular. The singing is pretty good as well- it's not perfect 100% of the movie, but you have to take into account that most of the time where the music "suffers" it is to prove how emotional the characters are at that moment.
I have to say, I think I've discovered a new favorite musical. Heck, I even loved Paris Hilton in her role- she was pretty perfect as Amber Sweet. If you are considering purchasing this movie, I highly recommend it. If you have any hesitations, then rent it. Just don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to purchase it soon afterwards.
Movie Review: If you like musical theater, you'll like this.
Summary: 5 Stars
O.k., so it's a little gory; avoid buying it for anyone under 15. Otherwise? You know that point in most operas or musical theater productions where you're thinking, "O.k., could have cut that five octave libretto on the price of tea in China."--
That happens maybe once in this entire production during a very exposition-heavy scene. It's that good.
This was made very painstakingly. In fact, major parts of it were rewritten to accomodate actors performing parts of it not-quite-as-they-were-written. Musically, this is pretty flawless.
That said, lots of other people have written great reviews of this. I wanted to encourage more people to actually buy it: when the discussion of this first went up on Amazon, this was opening in the city where I live. What I didn't know, is that because of lack of publicity, the theaters here were almost empty--and it only opened to eight theaters in the entire country.
The composition of this took up about a decade of Terrance Zdunich's life, and it shows. The music and supporting parts include musicians from Japan, the U.S. and the U.K.; Skinny Puppy and Joan Jett actually make appearances. They got Poe to do the backing vocals.
Beyond the interest of celebrity cameos, this is a good story. There are universal themes from the major religious traditions, like integrity, placing family above greed, and, the importance of self-determination. Sure, it's a little odd to have scary with musical theater, but you won't be bored; this is visually entrancing and musically addictive. With apologies to Paris Hilton, "It's hot."
Movie Review: Fantastic Flick!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love horror/gore and I love musicals, so put the two together and I am on cloud nine. I went in to this with VERY high expectations and I was not at all disappointed. I've seen it twice in theatres (driving an average of 3 hours ONE WAY to get there) and it is finally coming back to LA this weekend and I'm there again for my third viewing! Not only is it visually stunning, but the eclectic cast is simply amazing. Words cannot describe how much I love this film. I've taken others to see it and so far, everyone has really enjoyed it. It's so original.
In response to that negative review, I am not so sure you were paying that close attention because three of your four points are an important part of the film:
1) Understand what motivates the characters <-- did we see the same movie?
2) Allow us to "feel" for the characters <-- see above; you realize what Sorvino's character was doing, right?
3) Understand what the plot or story of the film is <-- it's not the deepest movie, but it seems as though some things went over your head
4) Allow us to learn or feel anything from the generic car commercial well past its expiration date 21'st century wannabe goth/industrial schlock they call an opera. <-- i'm speechless
So, if you like violence and musicals, why not put them together and check out the best cast of characters you'd never think to put together and enjoy Repo the Genetic Opera. I bought my copy today (Best Buy's LAST copy) and two more today (for brother and sister) here on Amazon . Check it out!
Movie Review: Of course mainstream critics couldn't enjoy a film like this.
Summary: 5 Stars
It's too WEIRD. Too disturbing, and even awkward at times. But that's what makes it such a unique experience.
Am I allowed to say that this film exceeded my expectations, without sounding cliché? It exceeded them, and embellished them. It stroked my expectations. It took my expectations and ran with them through the rain, dancing in puddles on the tar. It laid them out on red silk sheets with Rachmaninov playing in accompaniment.
Every time I read a bad review I have to laugh. These are crotchety old critics trying to come up with something award-worthy, and in doing so, they are completely missing the point. REPO is hilarious, gut-wrenching, sexy, horrifying, fascinating, and completely original. It is not Casablanca or Titanic. It is a futuristic rock opera about organ failure. It is also moving and beautiful in ways that traditional dramas could never be.
And the characters - how to describe? A multi-personalitied organ repossession man, his frail and earnest daughter, an opera singer with digital-video implanted eyeballs, a graverobber who draws a narcotic from corpse heads, a sex-obsessed narcissist who wears female faces for fun... you can't find this stuff at your local multiplex. It's too edgy. It's edgy to the point of nearly falling off - but it doesn't.
I've never gotten behind a movie to the point where I honestly must love and congratulate everyone involved. But everyone behind REPO? I love you all. Truly.