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Repo! The Genetic Opera
Lionsgate


9.9

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MPAA 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)

GENRE(S):	Fantasy \| Horror \| Musical
WRITTEN BY:	Terrence Zdunich Darren Smith
DIRECTED BY:	Darren Lynn Bousman
RELEASE DATE:	Theatrical: November 7, 2008
RUNNING TIME:	98 minutes, Color
ORIGIN:	USA

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

The Onion (A.V. Club) Sean O'Neal

Piles on the glam-rock spectacle and coal-black comedy at such a brusque pace that it often seems in danger of rattling off the rails entirely.

Austin Chronicle Marc Savlov

It's not often you come across a film as unique as this, and while my taste for liver, lights, and sweetbreads isn't what it once was, this is still a fine post-Halloween aperitif, with guts to spare.

Film Threat Mariko McDonald

Only time will tell whether REPO! can live up to its cult potential, but the potential is most definitely there.

Christian Science Monitor Peter Rainer

Paris Hilton also turns up, still trying to be famous for more than being famous. She has a ways to go.

The Hollywood Reporter Frank Scheck

This would-be cult film is unlikely to inspire "Rocky Horror"-style devotion.

Premiere Jenni Miller

While Repo! is obviously no "Zauberflöte," it does offer up spectacle on an operatic scale.

The New York Times Nathan Lee

Feels destined to please a campy coterie of fans and no one else.

New York Daily News Elizabeth Weitzman

Check out the trailer before you commit to this one; if it's for you, you'll know instantly. And if it's not, you'll know that, too.

New York Post Kyle Smith

There probably aren't enough futuristic Goth rock musicals, but Repo! The Genetic Opera is weak on a couple of things a musical needs: music and lyrics.

Entertainment Weekly Sean Howe

If steampunk bloodbaths aren't for you, it's a long wait for the fat lady to sing.

USA Today Claudia Puig

The biggest mystery about Repo! The Genetic Opera is why the grisly Goth-horror musical is opening the week after Halloween. The second-biggest mystery is why this unfunny, unscary, preposterous bloodbath about organ transplants is opening at all.

Variety John Anderson

So over-the-top it's purple. At the same time, it's not too many lengths of intestine beyond some mainstream movies, "Sweeney Todd" being the most obvious comparison.

Rolling Stone Peter Travers

Misery is enduring this Rocky Horror Paris Show.

Los Angeles Times Mark Olsen

The film is bad -- not good-bad, tacky-bad or fun-bad, just plain awful and nearly unwatchable.

Village Voice J. Hoberman

The grim finality of the ensuing pietà suggests the last act of Hamlet or, rather, Hamlet 2--so embarrassing that, for the first time, I wanted to avert my eyes from the screen, although that might have also been because Repo! appears to have been shot with a cell phone.

The average user rating for this movie is 9.9 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Zach L. gave it a10:
I had the pleasure of seeing this film this past weekend and I enjoyed every minute of it. And given the way that the know-nothing "critics" are rating it, it's sure to become this generations Rock Horror.

Sister D. gave it a10:
There is something wrong with a society that would rather watch a movie about chimps in space or chihuahas in beverly hills than a movie that has great social commentary, great music, beautiful cinematography and is the different that the public is showing they desire from the film industry! Testify!

Nick S. gave it a9:
A fun filled adventure! Love it or hate it this is a one of a kind gem that everyone should experience.

Phillip D. gave it a10:
This movie was amazing and instantly one of my favorites. I saw it in Seattle in their traveling show to promote it and there were already people there dressed up and singing along. I hope it gets a chance for a wide release. Also, some of these reviews from the mainstream media are ridiculous. Not only do many of them spend their time attacking things completely unrelated to the movie (Paris Hilton as a person, not an actress) but they attack other reviews who use phrases like "instant cult classic" or whatever and hold the film to an entirely different standard without giving it a chance. Though to be fair, I don't think Rocky Horror had people dressing up at the second showing ever... Oh, though I will say... This movie isn't for everyone. It is quite gory and it is an Opera. There's practically no spoken dialogue unlike most normal musicals where the music is in the form of individual songs between the rest of the film.

Randy P. gave it a10:
This movie was even better than I thought it was going to be. The drive from San Antonio to Austin was well worth it!!

Jon Z. gave it a10:
The Critics Are Wrong! I went to see this movie, opening night in San Francisco with a bunch a friends. We all laughed and thought the movie was very done. Visually it was amazing to watch, lots of colors, special effects as well as dark comedic themes. Yes, its a musical...but I assure you it will be the best musical you have seen since Rocky Horror/Moulin Rouge combined! The film's music was an excellent fusion of industrial goth rock and captivating opera narrations. Many of great musicians were involved in the music of this film. Ohgr from the band Skinny Puppy even plays a supporting role in the film. This is not your typical musical, this is a Goth Rock Opera...unlike any before its time. Give it a chance, check it out and make your own judgment. and like Ursula below said "its dark, bloody, crazy, sexy and fun!"

Alan B. gave it a10:
Like a good solid cross between Ultraviolet and Voyage of the Rock Aliens, this movie was all I expected and more. Super trashy and and knowing it! Don't expect plain old good from this movie. Be ready for a temper tantrum of exultant gut wrenching greatness.

Repo! The Genetic Opera Lionsgate

Repo! The Genetic Opera
Lionsgate