Review of Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008) by Calebh — 26 Jan 2009

A very different experience for the average viewer to say the least! When it comes right down to it, Repo! is one of the most original ideas to ever hit the big screen. It's an ambitious, chaotic, and dangerous attempt to give musicals a new perspective in this modern age.

Music wise, this movie has some stellar pieces that I will be singing to myself for years to come. There are a few that fall short, but the good heavily out way the bad. Acting is brilliantly done partially due to great direction from director Darren Lynn Bousman.

Not much character development takes place during the film, but is explained to you through comic-esc displays of their past. The film is relatively short and could stand to be a tad longer, or a tad shorter depending on how you viewed the story aspect.

Repo! is not you parents musical by any means; In fact, it might not even be your kind of musical, or movie for that matter. Repo! is only to be loved by a certain group, however, it should at least be appreciated by everyone else.

The best rock opera I have ever seen.