Repo! The Genetic Opera - Blu-ray Forum

BluRayNick · 01-16-2009, 09:39 PM

Begun in 2002 as a Los Angeles stage production by writers Darren Smith and Terrence Zdunich, REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA was designed as a gory, comedic Grand Guignol to appeal more to club goers than fans of musical theater. One fan, aspiring director Darren Lynn Bousman, who has since worked on the SAW franchise, vowed to one day direct a film version of the show. Six years (and five SAW films) later, he has made good on his promise with a bizarre, gory, and unique piece of work that is as sure to entertain as it is to polarize its audience. In the year 2056, following an epidemic of human organ failure, the GeneCo Corporation--owned by the mafia-like Largo family--grows and installs new organs on a massive scale. The business, though, necessitates the employment of repo men to reclaim the organs from clients who miss their payments. Repo man and single father Nathan Wallace (Anthony Head, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) keeps his job a secret from his terminally ill daughter, Shilo (Alexa Vega), doing it only to pay for her costly medication. Nathan also has a secret history with GeneCo patriarch Rotti Largo (Paul Sorvino)---and their connection is about to become public knowledge on the night of a concert from popular singer--and GeneCo client--Blind Mag (Sarah Brightman).

Compellingly strange, REPO! resembles a comic book-influenced goth dinner theater production set within a dystopian video game. Musically, the score concentrates more on libretto-like sung dialogue than memorable tunes (save Vega's pop-punk "Sixteen" and Brightman's chilling "Chromaggia"), but the cast appears to be having a blast. Skinny Puppy's Nivek Ogre lends some underground cred as the most twisted member of the Largo clan, but Brightman gives the comically bloody proceedings true legitimacy. A surprising casting choice, she's an almost regal presence, and her goosebump-inducing soprano soars stratospherically above this fun cult film in-the-making.

Has anyone seen this movie? I think its going to be a blind buy for me, I'am not a huge SAW fan but this movie sounds pretty cool!!!!

Repo! The Genetic Opera Blu-ray

Repo! The Genetic Opera Blu-ray Review

assydingo · 01-16-2009, 09:44 PM

One word. Giles.

sgtpeppers · 01-16-2009, 09:55 PM

I'll be buying this one for sure. I've already seen it five times. I love it. It's not something I'd reccomend to alot of people because its a little strange.

cartman781 · 01-16-2009, 09:57 PM

Already ordered mine from DVD empire for $18.99

RoboDan · 01-16-2009, 10:13 PM

I've seen it in theaters going in without knowing anything about the film/stage show prior. It is most certainly a 'visual feast' and an exciting time. The songs arent' exactly memorable though, but I would buy it just to see the wild visuals again. If Lionsgate does this right, it should be a reference disc to show off to your friends.

Randell · 01-16-2009, 10:20 PM

Here's a review for the BD

pere · 01-16-2009, 10:41 PM

I have it in pre-order now.
Blind-buy for me because Sarah Brighman.

cartman781 · 01-16-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pere

I have it in pre-order now.
Blind-buy for me because Sarah Brighman.

The main reason I am buying it also

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-16-2009, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pere

I have it in pre-order now.
Blind-buy for me because Sarah Brighman.

I also have it pre-ordered, The film is amazing, I was almost in tears by the end of it.

xander · 01-17-2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assydingo

One word. Giles.

Ha. You said it. I like the cut of your jib.

Porkchop Express · 01-17-2009, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtpeppers

I'll be buying this one for sure. I've already seen it five times. I love it. It's not something I'd reccomend to alot of people because its a little strange.

Does Ogre have a decent size part? I'm a huge Skinny Puppy fan.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-17-2009, 02:16 AM

He's in it for maybe a total of 15 minutes.

deadhatetheliving · 01-17-2009, 06:39 AM

What no love for Bill Mosley? He and Giles are the reason I'm buying this.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-17-2009, 08:11 AM

And in the end you're going to love everyone in the cast. Big props to Anthony Head as Repo, awesome performance.

Oh yea it's got Sarah Brightman.

assydingo · 01-17-2009, 09:04 AM

I really hate that Paris is in this. I don't dislike her but it's what everyone notices instead of the otherwise great cast.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 01-17-2009, 09:13 AM

Did you see the film? I thought she was great and fit well with the rest of the cast.

t0nythebeat · 01-17-2009, 10:12 AM

amazing movie saw 5 times in theaters.
just got the dvd ... blu on tuesday!

geto10 · 01-17-2009, 10:40 AM

Switched it off after 30 min. Found it very boring.

unjichan · 01-17-2009, 03:42 PM

It's def a blind buy for me just because of the trailer.

Combination between these 2 genres seems weird and totally cool at the same time.

Paris Hilton is another reason.

pere · 01-18-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKMOVIESAREBEST

I also have it pre-ordered, The film is amazing, I was almost in tears by the end of it.

You made my day.

01-16-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
BluRayNick Banned Member since:Dec 2008	Repo! The Genetic Opera Begun in 2002 as a Los Angeles stage production by writers Darren Smith and Terrence Zdunich, REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA was designed as a gory, comedic Grand Guignol to appeal more to club goers than fans of musical theater. One fan, aspiring director Darren Lynn Bousman, who has since worked on the SAW franchise, vowed to one day direct a film version of the show. Six years (and five SAW films) later, he has made good on his promise with a bizarre, gory, and unique piece of work that is as sure to entertain as it is to polarize its audience. In the year 2056, following an epidemic of human organ failure, the GeneCo Corporation--owned by the mafia-like Largo family--grows and installs new organs on a massive scale. The business, though, necessitates the employment of repo men to reclaim the organs from clients who miss their payments. Repo man and single father Nathan Wallace (Anthony Head, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) keeps his job a secret from his terminally ill daughter, Shilo (Alexa Vega), doing it only to pay for her costly medication. Nathan also has a secret history with GeneCo patriarch Rotti Largo (Paul Sorvino)---and their connection is about to become public knowledge on the night of a concert from popular singer--and GeneCo client--Blind Mag (Sarah Brightman). Compellingly strange, REPO! resembles a comic book-influenced goth dinner theater production set within a dystopian video game. Musically, the score concentrates more on libretto-like sung dialogue than memorable tunes (save Vega's pop-punk "Sixteen" and Brightman's chilling "Chromaggia"), but the cast appears to be having a blast. Skinny Puppy's Nivek Ogre lends some underground cred as the most twisted member of the Largo clan, but Brightman gives the comically bloody proceedings true legitimacy. A surprising casting choice, she's an almost regal presence, and her goosebump-inducing soprano soars stratospherically above this fun cult film in-the-making. Has anyone seen this movie? I think its going to be a blind buy for me, I'am not a huge SAW fan but this movie sounds pretty cool!!!! Repo! The Genetic Opera Blu-ray Repo! The Genetic Opera Blu-ray Review Last edited by JasonR; 10-29-2009 at 01:56 AM.

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