| release date: | Friday November 21, 2008
Tuesday January 20, 2009 (dvd) |
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| genre: | Horror |
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| running time: | 98 min. |
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| director: | Darren Lynn Bousman |
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| studio: | Maple Pictures |
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| producer(s): | Oren Koules, Carl Mazzocone, Mark Burg, Daniel J. Heffner |
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| screenplay: | Darren Smith, Terrance Zdunich |
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| cast: | Alexa Vega, Paris Hilton, Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head, Sarah Brightman |
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Repo! The Genetic Opera Movie Synopsis
In 2056, an epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet, killing tens of millions. 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.
yet another example of why Anthony Stewart Head is one of the most amazing actors alive (and sexy to boot!)
This movie really belongs to Paris Hilton.
Beautiful, artsy, and sort of a short story brought to the stage and screen. Unfortunately, it has the same character development as a short story; and is a bit non-linear, which might throw off the audience that prefers straight storytelling.
Gorey, yes, but in context of the whole production. The music is top notch, and there are some genuinely funny, creepy, and sad moments.
Absolutely brilliant.