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Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 15,116 users
Metascore: 32/100
Reviews: 251 user | 142 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com A worldwide epidemic encourages a biotech company to launch an organ-financing program similar in nature to a standard car loan. The repossession clause is a killer, however. Director:Darren Lynn Bousman |
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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. Written by Lionsgate
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Assassin. Murderer. Monster. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, language, some drug and sexual content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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20 November 2008 (Czech Republic) See more »Also Known As:
Foniki synallagi See more »Box Office
Budget:
$8,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$19,029 (USA) (14 November 2008)Gross:
$140,244 (USA) (5 December 2008)Company Credits
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Bandleader: We got tickets, opera tickets!
Bandleader: Don't be shy!
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Written by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich
Performed by 'ALexa Vega'
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One day while filming a scene the set caught on fire. The fire was caused by leaves on the set that were accidentally blown by an open flame. See more »Goofs
At the end when Rotti shoots Nathan, you see the flash from the gun after the lights dim but then see the same flash again after the camera angle changes. See more »Quotes
Bandleader: Everybody, everybody line up! Line up!Bandleader: We got tickets, opera tickets!
Bandleader: Don't be shy!
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Soundtracks
"Seventeen"Written by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich
Performed by 'ALexa Vega'
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Repo The Genetic Opera is an extremely ambitious undertaking. I can honestly say that after the screening I attended, I noticed that the audience was divided into a love it or hate it mentality. Myself, well... I loved the look and hated the film. I certainly have a deep appreciation for what the filmmakers tried to do here but the film itself is poorly casted, unnecessarily gory and has characterizations that are entirely unsympathetic.
Don't get me wrong, it's not a terrible movie by any means.
It looks great and the story is actually quite unique but the incredibly weak songs and laughable sing-talking sank this one for me by the 20 minute mark.
That is Repo's biggest problem.
The songs are just not memorable. When you walk out of most musicals you tend to find yourself humming your favourite tunes. The music here is poor at best, the lyrics are laughable and the whole thing begins to feel more like an ambitious high school musical as opposed to the successor of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
It was a valiant effort, but I can't help but believe that the subject matter might have worked better as a straight up horror film.
Some may call me a hater and that's fine... While you're busy checking your gut for spare organs I'll be more than happy to do the Time Warp Again. A 5 out of 10.