Repo! The Genetic Opera

[Gravy]

'Repo! The Genetic Opera' is not for everybody, however, it gained a small (but very loyal) cult fan base. (Think 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', or even those who are obsessed with 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (also guilty).) I am one of those fans.

In a not too distant future, GeneCo, the inventors of artificial organs, can save anyone's life. For a price.
So what happens when that price is too high? That's okay. They're not going to deny you. You can just borrow from them, literally mortgaging your life.
But you know what happens if you can't pay your mortgage.

In comes Repo Man. Repossessing that which belongs to GeneCo. Legally.
(Played by Anthony Head, who also sings several songs. Giles from Buffy can sing, who knew?)

As you can guess, this is a dark and morbid tale, but also silly, and serious, with an interesting (and (at least to its fans) amazing) soundtrack.
Sarah Brightman, Paul Sorvino, Alexa Vega, even Paris Hilton (no, she really cannot sing, but that's actually very fitting for her drug addicted character).

The focus of the story is actually a young girl, Shiloh. Her mother died when she was born, and she's been made to believe she's too sick to go outside, all because her father is afraid he'll lose her. Things unravel, and secrets are found out, and nothing is the same in the end.

If you are interested by the premise, or enjoy darker side comics (one of its creators (who also portrays the narrator) writes and draws his own comics), you may "get" this musical. If you're unreasonably drawn to Tim Burton, or think Tim Curry looked best in a corset and fishnets, this may strike your fancy. If you laugh at the ridiculousness of most horror movies, and enjoy the in-jokes of the genre, it's possible you could enjoy this.

But again, it's definitely NOT for everyone, or even a large percentage of people. But those who love it, really love it.

It's dark, and it's gory, and it's one of my favorite movies. It also could have been an epic book.

Though I doubt it, I have to wonder if anyone here is actually one of those fans?

[kandscreeley]

This sounds somewhat interesting to me. I doubt my husband would even remotely enjoy it, though. So, I probably won't ever watch it. Thanks for the lovely introduction, though!

[Gravy]

You're most welcome.

If ever you do try it, I hope it lives up to my blathering.

[kandscreeley]

Blathering? I didn't see any blathering!

[Gravy]

Thank you.

Another awesome thing about this? It's not a typical musical. Basically all of the dialogue is sung.

See.⬆ I get a little when I love something.

[Sakilunamermaid]

I stumbled upon this movie when I was looking for Repo Men with Jude law not to get confused with the Emilio Estevez movie Repo Man haha but I digress. I am a big fan of musicals and really enjoyed the unique plot, and Paris Hilton didn't ruin it.

[minkajane]

I love Repo! I'm so glad to see it mentioned here. I've seen it at least a dozen times. I am not a huge fan of Sarah Brightman's style, so her scenes are not my favorites. I can't get enough of Anthony Head. Nathan's scenes have so much pain and emotion. He's the best.

[Gravy]

I have the soundtrack on CD. I can literally set any of his tracks on repeat and be very happy.

Legal Assassin being one of my favorites.

[Gravy]

I'm so happy there are others here who know about this.

[BookishCreature]

As soon as I read the title, all I heard in my head was "GRAAAVES!" Repo is such a wonderfully weird movie. Sarah Brightman as Mag was top notch, I think.

[Gravy]

As soon as I read the title, all I heard in my head was "GRAAAVES!" Repo is such a wonderfully weird movie. Sarah Brightman as Mag was top notch, I think.

That's a good thing to hear!

Graverobber is awesome.

[Sakilunamermaid]

I've actually seen this movie a few times. I like it. Totally stumbled upon it the first time I saw it. Its fun, a little disturbing but all in all very enjoyable. I love finding people mentioning more obscure movies and books in these forums.

[CheyenneR]

I really got into this movie! I loved Sarah Brightman in it and the songs are just catchy. I also really enjoyed the darkness to the whole film.

[[Valerie Allen]]

Ooh... It's certainly not for me.

[Gravy]

It's certainly not everyone's cup of tea.