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Our First Spy Review Of REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA!

so many updates by vadakinX	Mar 9th, 2008 11:09:16 PM

boobies by Buckys_Kick_Ass_Arm	Mar 9th, 2008 11:10:15 PM

so little time by vadakinX	Mar 9th, 2008 11:10:30 PM
three firsts in a row...ok maybe i do care haha.What's with all the news coming in at once anyway?
Paris Hilton by Horace Cox	Mar 9th, 2008 11:11:21 PM
How appropriate she's in a film about organs considering she's an expert on them (literally).
It's SKINNY Puppy... by Megalomatthew	Mar 9th, 2008 11:15:10 PM
Not fucking Silly Puppy
Maybe by Cakeocalypse	Mar 9th, 2008 11:22:13 PM
Do I smell a plant?
I never say this but....PLANT! by IndustryKiller!	Mar 9th, 2008 11:28:30 PM
Or just your typical overeager test screening audience member. Either one is completely untrustworthy.
Maybe by Super Nintendo Chalmers	Mar 9th, 2008 11:30:25 PM
I've never been one to call plant, but this guy just seriously told us that Paris Hilton really sold the character's vulnerability and has a good singing voice. And KesselRunner? Kind of a generic geeky nickname, no?
PLANT! by johnnykool	Mar 9th, 2008 11:44:19 PM
1. Paris Hilton cannot act. 2. Paris Hilton cannot sing. 3. Paris Hilton cannot act.
I'm choking on the chlorophyll here... by Theta	Mar 9th, 2008 11:57:14 PM
This stinks of marketroid. Seriously, why do you guys run reviews like this anymore? That said, the movie probably is terrible, but I really can't turn down a splatter flick/rock opera features Giles, the girl from Spy Kids, Andrew Lloyd Weber's ex, and an annoying heiress. It's probably just bad enough to be entertaining.
yeah, I'm going to second that emotion... by ImMorganFreeman	Mar 10th, 2008 12:08:42 AM
...big leafy green plant.
i've seen it too by morrowman	Mar 10th, 2008 12:10:25 AM
i saw it on Tuesday as well. It actually was good. Different as hell. But good - and yes - dare I say Paris held her own.
I hate to say it... by phool2056	Mar 10th, 2008 12:34:04 AM
It might be a good movie, but the guy's syntax really makes the review sound like promotional material. The way the performances are described in particular. I'll definitely be there to see it, but mostly just because I'm a huge Buffy fan and I felt robbed of Anthony Head musical performances when I saw that teasing moment in Sweeney Todd.
Screams "Look how different we are!" by Emperor_was_a_jerk	Mar 10th, 2008 12:39:58 AM
I get tired of movies that are too clever for their own good. Even the title says "We are weird, cool and different.". It all sounds like just a bit much.
SUPER PLANT!!! by RpgSama	Mar 10th, 2008 12:40:20 AM
PLANTACIOUS FANTASTICUS FANTABULOSUS, PLANT!!!. i mean c'mon nuanced performance from paris hilton, who can actually believe that, how can you write that and not laugh...
chatsworth screening by morrowman	Mar 10th, 2008 12:44:25 AM
i actually thought I was going into see a horror flick, thats how they were recruiting it. Didn't know much, if anything about it before. It was like a punch in the face and took time getting use to. can't really compare it to anything - not even Rocky Horror. It's just different. All the actors were great though - there really wasn't a bad performance in my unexpert opinion.
could be the most retarded movie ever by Edwoodfan	Mar 10th, 2008 01:10:41 AM
The movie is probably one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I attended the screening as well with some college friends. This was the first time I have ever attended an advanced/special screening where the entire theater was not full ( at least three rows empty in the Pacific Theater as well as countless seats in between people) and a plethora of people continued to leave the movie before it ever ended (fifteen is how many I saw leave my side). This is a horrible attempt to make a modern day Rocky Horror and is an utter piece of crap. The movie was advertised Rocky Horror meets Blade Runner and it does remind you of many aspects, but it's really a far-stretch of the imagination. I wanted to see the movie because of the intriguing cast assembled with Paul Sorvino, Anthony Head, Paris Hilton, Alexa Vega, and Bill Moseley and because I was curious to see how they would pull off a Horror-Opera. First off, it fails to have any catchy tunes or musical numbers that anyone could hum to or recall after the movie theater. For crying out loud, Sweeney Todd had numerous songs that I am sure if you have seen the movie you can recall and possibly recite. Absoultely zero. Also they have assembled the worst singers for a "musical", but Paris Hilton, Sarah Brightman and Anthony Head actually do an excllent job. Only because they have actual experince with Brightman an opera singer, Head having done musical theater and Paris for her dubious pop alubm. Only those three seemed to be perfectly cast and capable of singing. There is no dialogue and it's sing-talking set up against metal music. Just imagine a character walking through a grave yard sing-talking with slayer playing in the background and that's not too far off from Repo! The Genetic Opera. All the music is way too loud and heavy for a "musical" even for a "horror musical." Nothing works and the only song that is good, WARNING SPOLIER, has Alexa Vega singing about being sixteen like a pop star literally (she transforms before your eyes)with Joan Jett popping up playing guitar in her room. Talk about freaking retarded and absurd. Once you have seen it, you will definitely be talking about, but it's more likely you will be talking about how could they possible have made a modern day Plan 9 meets The Apple, but Actually bad. This isn't one of those Good Bad movies like the aforemntioned, but a movie you would walk out of the theater as some "lucky" people were and demand your money back. This is definitely unique and very original, but maybe possibly the most retarded movie ever made! I would only recommend to see this movie just to see how terrible it really is.
I doubt it's a plant by BitterMan23	Mar 10th, 2008 02:04:33 AM
Lionsgate made 3 well known horror sites take down their reviews (all positive) because they WANT the movie to fail. If they had their way, Edwoodfan's review would be the majority rule, not a minority. LG doesn't want to spend the dough to market/release it (because they know it's not going to make 80 million like the Saw sequels), so they'd rather bury it, and good word of mouth would make it harder for them to do so. It's true people walked out, but they also probably thought they were seeing Saw 5. The other reviews (on IMDb, and before they were removed, Bloody Disgusting, ShockTillYouDrop, and Horror Movie A Day) were all positive. So if this guy's a plant, he's not doing it on the studio's behalf, that's for damn sure.
Have to weigh in by robertfilm	Mar 10th, 2008 02:20:00 AM
I usually just read posts, but I had to create an account to weigh in on this. I've seen this this movie too. And it will most surely polarize people. Love it or Hate it. It is so unlike anything out there it's easy to write the movie off as just bad. I personally liked it. But it is the type of movie that one could easily hate. Those are always my favorite type of movies though, ones that cause people to hate it with a passion -or- stand behind it completely.
Repo The Shitty Opera by skywalkerfamily	Mar 10th, 2008 02:28:23 AM
I forgot what I was writing about. Sorry.
The life of a repo man is always intense... by Sledge Hammer	Mar 10th, 2008 02:36:17 AM
A lotta people don't realize what's really going on. They view life as a buncha unconnected incidents 'n things. They don't realize that there's this, like, lattice o' coincidence that lays on toppa everything. Give you an example, show you what I mean. Suppose you're thinkin' about Paris Hilton. Suddenly someone'll say, like, skank, or slut, or talentless skank slut out of the blue, no explanation. No point in lookin' for one either. It's all part of a cosmic unconciousness.
silly puppy!!!!! by andy kaufman	Mar 10th, 2008 06:50:42 AM
you rotten cunt. its a opera with paris hilton in it. i will never see it. fucking silly puppy. orge should be ashamed.
BIG TIME PLANT! by Darth_Kaos	Mar 10th, 2008 06:58:02 AM
Come on, Paris Hilton good? Get tha fuck outta here!
Planty McPlantplant by Raindog789	Mar 10th, 2008 07:58:57 AM
...from Plantsville. Just off Plantation Blvd on the corner of Fern and Cypress. Oh and by the way, "Silly Puppy" is the greatest band name ever. Too bad it's Skinny Puppy...ya fucking jerkoff. "Silly Puppy"...hot buttery Jesus you can't make shit up.
Would a Plant by BigFo	Mar 10th, 2008 08:58:49 AM
...really say that Paris Hilton gave a nuanced performance? I think plants are smarter than that.
Plantacular by roninhobbit	Mar 10th, 2008 09:07:10 AM
1) Never trust a review without a single negative thing to say. 2) Never trust a review that says that Paris Hilton delivers a NUANCED FUCKING PERFORMANCE.
Hmmm by DonnieDorko	Mar 10th, 2008 09:33:18 AM
I want to be interested in this but can't get over the fact how extremely stupid it sounds. And will probably be dragging endlessley based on one single gimmick. But I hope I'm wrong or I'm gonna hurt somebody.
Not a plant by robertfilm	Mar 10th, 2008 10:30:41 AM
plants are not this stupid - just read the way it's written. it doesn't sound like a plant - it sounds like a book review or book report. on top of seeing the movie personally - I have seen other positive reviews online from credible sources.
Other screenings? by The Addict	Mar 10th, 2008 11:55:18 AM
Anyone know of any other screenings coming up? I'm not going to judge until I see it for myself, and I'd love to do it for free rather than shell out $11.
your mom's a plant by kesselrunner	Mar 10th, 2008 12:53:41 PM
To all you haters - have you ever gone into a movie WITH AN OPEN MIND, and then been pleasantly surprised by how much you cared about it afterwards? IndustrialKiller!, thanks for calling it likes you sees it: perhaps I'm just an over-eager audience member, but this "review" was not a plant. I'm not big into horror (I went to see it because I've been following Sarah Brightman since I first heard her sing in "Phantom" and knew she was in it), but this was not a horror movie. I'm a classically trained music student with a background in opera. I'm sorry I got Ogre's band name wrong, but SKINNY Puppy has never been on my radar before. That being said, take my "review" however you want... Is it a contrived strategic message, or is it just some fan gushing about something that made them excited? If it's the latter, then fine. I'm biased, and you don't have to read it. OH WAIT, you already did.
Paris Hilton? by Toulon	Mar 10th, 2008 12:58:22 PM
Sorry, but I now officially refuse to contribute any of my time or money to this film, simply for her being involved . . . she may very well be one of the most worthless people walking the face of the earth. Too bad, too, as I was into seeing this film right up to this point.
Paris Hilton is always acting by Quin the Eskimo	Mar 10th, 2008 01:20:43 PM
now shes acting at acting. Blech.
@kesselrunner by roninhobbit	Mar 10th, 2008 01:33:30 PM
Fine. If you're not a plant, tell us something that didn't work in the movie. Or is this the most perfect cinematic creation in history?
This sounds like it was written... by mbeemer	Mar 10th, 2008 02:00:11 PM
by Paris Hilton's publicist.
And because it cant be said enough: PLANT!! by purplepurple	Mar 10th, 2008 02:47:15 PM
That, or a pasionate Paris Hilton fan. Dont know which is worse.
Jee what happened to all the shitty Texas film by skywalkerfamily	Mar 10th, 2008 03:29:16 PM
festival articles?
@roninhobbit by kesselrunner	Mar 10th, 2008 03:49:37 PM
It WASN'T perfect, but it made me very excited - as evidenced by what I wrote. So, for YOU, here are my criticisms: 1) It was a bit violent for someone like me who loved the music and characters but not the gore, 2) I wish I had had an opportunity to buy the CD before I saw the movie. I like to be familiar with the music before I see ANY show, so I can experience all the senses at the same time. Unfortunately, with REPO, I didn't know the lyrics and had some trouble understanding some of the lines because there was so much going on. Finally, I should have mentioned that this movie is NOT for everyone. It was so over the top and out there that audience members are either going to be IN or OUT. I happen to be IN. I look forward to hearing other viewers' perspectives when the movie comes out... And, P.S., I do not work for Paris Hilton, nor do I support her in other projects. She was a good singer and actress in this movie, and I stand by my statements. Once again, I went in with an open mind and didn't see her as Paris Hilton, but rather as Amber Sweet.
Thats not a plant, thats a press release. by Tourist	Mar 10th, 2008 03:51:34 PM
Still sounds interesting and worth checking out as a cult item, fo sho.
LOL at the critcisms... by Tourist	Mar 10th, 2008 04:17:45 PM
...My only critcism was that it was TOO GOOD and there wasn't enough merchandise available! I had no idea Sarah Brightman fans had any sort of demographic on AICN.
Don't believe a word of it... by antiplanterinsider	Jul 1st, 2008 03:28:48 AM
Kesselrunner is an obvious plant with such ridiculously positive praise for a confused and the musically uninspired film. When you watch this movie, it'll become clear within the first two songs that Darren has lost his direction and couldn't possibly have saved it in the editing room. It's a cool idea, but the problem begins early with the music. It's garbled and just doesn't stick with you in a good way. If you're gonna make a musical, you'd better be damn sure the music is catchy and clearly tells your story. The songs in this movie are neither. The graphic novel vignettes are an excellent idea and look great, but they are far too long and attempt to explain narrative that should've been told within the live action. There's far too much going on and it was difficult, if not annoying, to figure out what was happening. It's embarrassing to see such wonderful talents like Sarah Brightman and Paul Sorvino wasted on this wannabe Rocky Horror re-invention. You get the impression this was a rushed production based on a loose idea to turn the play into a musical. If they had taken their time and hired some experienced musical writers, and Darren and the producers had planned out some carefully choreographed camerawork instead of the ("let's just throw this on the Steadycam and it'll be fine" mindset), this could've been a slick film. But perhaps the studio pushed the filmmakers to meet a certain release date? Regardless, musicals are not cheap horror films that can rushed through the process. They need to be inspired. I hope they all learned their lesson.

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