fieldqcmanager
Are you a man who wears eyeliner and fishnet shirts? Do you like listening to Nightwish? Have you ever described yourself as polyamorous? Say no more. This is your movie.To the rest of us we will just have to sit back and not understand the deeper meanings and seamless continuity of this higher form of art. As a movie it cannot stand on its own and if you heard the music by itself a grimace and a quick change of the radio station would follow. When blended together the audience is met with a unreasonably painful experience. One that will leave the viewer uncomfortable and embarrassed for weeks.To those viewers who chose this movie while partaking of a Paris Hiltonathon: The going is tough, but you have worse ahead of you still.
Tweetienator
Such a movie gives me hope - that sometimes between all the remakes, prequels, sequels, reboots and directors cuts and whatever bores we still get now and then a gem to watch. What the world needs are certainly more such fine imaginations like Repo! The Genetic Opera. Somehow the movie reminds me a little of The Rocky Horror Picture Show and that's for sure not the worst reference.Well, the genetic opera is filled with fine ideas, gore, slash and some good songs. It is an explosion of blood compared with all the blood- and lifeless productions which flood the screens of cinema and all the networks nowadays.If you like musicals and gore, this is made for loving you - and don't forget to watch The Devil's Carnival, also directed by Darren Lynn Bousman: a horror musical.
MikeC19
I watched this movie late one evening, and had no idea what I was in for! This is like a big mash of rock musical, Broadway play, and "Halloween Horror Nights" event. It's a delight (and sometimes fright) for the eyes. I've just never experienced any thing like this. This is certainly not for the squeamish, but at the same time, it's campy and cheesy, so it's not realistic. Very over the top and unforgettable!What I liked: The whole form of this movie is something to gush over. The way it looks, the costumes, the cheese factor. It's something that you just have to see to believe. The cast was very good in their roles, and sing well. Alexa (Pena)Vega is quite an enjoyable screen presence, miles away from the "Spy Kid" she used to be. What a wonderful actress she is! This is a great film to get you in the mood for the Halloween season. Artistic, creative, and crazy-fun!What I disliked: Very little. I know I sound biased, but movies just don't come around like this very often. The gore sometimes, though fake looking, at least once made me turn my head away from the screen. It really doesn't look real, though, and wasn't enough to keep me from watching the rest of the movie. Otherwise, I've heard complaints that the music isn't memorable, and I suppose I can't remember any of the songs, but the visuals maybe are more memorable, in the end. Overall: This movie is a wonderful, out-of-this-world experience. It's the kind of thing to be seen and not just talked about. For those that can't handle horror, I suppose if you're willing to cover you're eyes during some parts, you'll be fine. It's really something more people should have seen, but I think future generations will discover this and enjoy it. 8/10
princessjennabubbles
I was introduced to this film the fall of 2008 by one of my best friends. She watched it and automatically knew I would love it and she was right. From the first scene, I was intrigued. The characters, the plot, the music.... it all captured my heart. I found myself being able to relate to the character Shilo in some ways. I was hesitant when I learned that Paris Hilton was in the movie, but after seeing it I grew to like her just because of her role in the film. She did an amazing job. Anthony Stewart Head is an amazing actor and has a fantastic voice (those of you who watched Buffy should remember this from the musical episode). His character is just amazing... And Alexa Vega... I grew up watching her in Spy Kids and she has always been an excellent actress. She shines in this role. If you like musicals or gory horror films, you will love it. The songs were stuck in my head after the first time I watched it and honestly, they still are. The creators of this film are genius. If you watch this and decided you like it, I highly suggest you research their new movie The Devil's Carnival which will be released in just a few days. It even has a few of the same actors from Repo!