Repo! The Genetic Opera
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Movie Reviews of Repo! The Genetic Opera
Movie Review: Rocky Horror meets BladeRunner meets Sweeney Todd
Summary: 5 Stars
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!
Movie Review: Beautiful...and bloody creative!!
Summary: 5 Stars
First and foremost this film is a feast for your eyes. It is completely original, and acted to the nines by all involved.(Yes even Paris Hilton is really good in this)The soundtrack was nominated for a GOLDEN GLOBE and is very very deserving of that nomination..if not a win. I love musical theater. I have seen Phantom at least ten times, Les Mis at least seven, Rent four times, and so on and so on. I love Horror/splatter films, and the idea of the two wedding blissfully has never crossed my mind. I watched repo with no expectations but to see a "Horror Rock Opera" what ever that means. Well it means REPO. it was just brilliantly done. The music ranges from Classic rock, to punk rock to goth rock..and all in between. The only thing I have heard REPO being compared to was "The Rocky Horror Picture show" and though I love Rocky Horror..it is not a fair or true comparison..as this film takes itself seriously..deadly seriously
If you like film, Musical theater, horror..or just want to have a good time watching something new with some friends...then REPO ALL THE WAY!!
Movie Review: Original and eye-catching.
Summary: 5 Stars
How anyone can say the performance of the actors in this production is sub-par is something completely beyond my comprehension.
The actors chosen for this film were completely perfect for their roles: Nate's mood shifts are intense, teenage Shiloh was captured wonderfully, Rotti couldn't have been played by anyone else, and the accompanying music for the soundtrack is addictive! The only character that seemed to need a little dumbing-down for actor talent was Amber Sweet... but come on, we really can't expect THAT much from Paris, and besides, she was basically just acting as herself! :)
The plot is completely original, as are the characters, sounds and images from this film. It is very fun and comically gory with a few saddening twists thrown in the great social commentary. I could watch this again and again (and I have, as a matter of fact) and I purchased the soundtrack almost right after seeing it.
If you're the type of person to look at this movie and consider it, then you are probably the type of person that will love it as well!
Movie Review: So absurd that it is hard not to love!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is a musical futuristic gore ride thst I am kicking myself for not watching sooner! Initially i was not sure how i would feel about it, but as the movie progressed I became more and more interested and by the conlcusion I had decided this was one of the best movies i had seen in ages. Its not be taken seriously, and has to be appreciated in the same way 'Rocky Horror" is. Its musical score is captivating, its characters are campy and fun, the set and costumes are dark lush gothic visions of a twisted future. Yes, the plot is not perfect and the acting was by some not the best, but who cares, those are not the elements that define this movie anyways. I did not watch this expecting oscar winning performances, lol. It was fun, I was capitvated, I wanted to sing along, and really isn't that what movies are about? Losing oneself and having a good time? If you like the irreverant, and gore, artistic sets and costumes, and stuff the more traditional folks consider "weird" then give this movie a try! You will be so glad you did. This is like Rocky Horror 2.0Movie Review: If You Love Contemporary Avant-Garde Musical Theatre. Then You Just Might Love This
Summary: 5 Stars
ooh. testify. this musical is just great. for anyone that loves the avant-garde musical theatre of 'Rocky Horror', 'Cannibal;The Musical', 'Reefer Madness;the musical', or Oingo Boigo's 'Forbidden Zone', then you'll dig in to this with much anticipated pleasure. it's just great entertainment.
Paul Sorvino and Sarah Brightman are just amazing. Paul Sorvino can really wail out a mean vocal, and Sarah Brightman gives Boris Karloff a run for his money.
i think the most disturbing thing, in this horror musical, is that Paris Hilton is actually really, really, good here. i always thought the airhead heiress was a standard celeb joke. not no more. she's obviously has a lot of talent that needs to be properly tapped into. her turn as as GeneCo heiress(i know ironic type casting)Amber Sweet is a knock out.
look for Anthony Stewart Head as the Repoman who bears more than a passing resemblance to the film's director.
james(the 'Alice' fan)