Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Repo: The Genetic Opera


For months, I have heard talk about this film, and when it was released in theatres, it was nearly impossible to find. Finally, this film was released on DVD last Tuesday. While I was watching it, I was both in awe and shock. Mixing gore with the incredibly untraditional music of a rock-opera, director Darren Lynn Bousman was able to get phenomenal performances out of nearly every cast member. What I found the most shocking was that he was able to get a performance out of Paris Hilton that is not complete garbage. In fact, I did not her character or her acting, which in my personal opinion is a miracle. This film utilizes great performances from a variety of actors and actresses that you would never think of being in a film like this. 

Alexa Vega, of Spy Kids fame, is the main character Shiloh, the unknowing of the Repo Man. Anthony Head (Giles from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) portrays the Repo Man with such violent intensity the likes of which you have never seen. In a futuristic world, where organs have become rare for transplants. Rising to save the world, Geneco, created organs that save countless lives. The twist is, that if the patients are unable to pay for their new lease on life, the Repo Man is sent out to recollect the organs. When the film begins, the audience learns that the founder of Geneco is dying, and it is unknown who he will leave the incredibly powerful company to.

With the use of incredible visuals and intense music, Repo: The Genetic Opera was able to transcend it's campy horror exterior and provide the viewer with a unique experience that will not be forgotten.

My Grade: A+

Release Date: November 20, 2008
Rating: R for strong bloody violence and gore, language, some drug and sexual content.
Running Time: 1 Hour, 38 Minutes
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman

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