Repo! The Genetic Opera

[Albert Mond]

Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

I agree completely. My only real issue with Rocky Horror is that the plot didn't make much sense and seemed to fall apart in the end.

Seriously, aliens? wtf?

It's a parody of B-Movies, poopyhead.

[peacebear5028]

I loved Repo!, especially Ogre, but that`s to be expected.

And, yeah Rocky Horror is supposed to be one great, big, send off to sc-fi 50`s movies.
That`s the reason for all the crazy, strange, things.
People love it because it`s so fabulously campy.
Or at least that`s why all the beings I have come in contact with have.

[Mealla]

Originally Posted by Maggoty Anne

This is the best review I have ever read.
http://www.pajiba.com/repo-the-genetic-opera.htm

I am, however, LIVID that the writer mentions Jhonen Vasquez TWICE in connection.

I loved the film. I wasn't impressed with the critic's scathing review. The critic apparently doesn't know the difference between steampunk and cyberpunk, first off.

It's also not just for teens or the "hot gawffic" crowd. When I went to the screening, in the Q&A afterwards a college professor who was present even stood up and said she intended on showing it in one of her ethics classes when discussing all the unnecessary cosmetic surgery people go through these days, how it's a statement on our disposable, appearance-obsessed society.

Not to mention the critic took it a little too seriously. Though it does bring up some serious points in its own way, the movie is purposefully funny in some scenes and even blatantly pokes fun at itself in the last musical number.

But the critics usually hate about every movie I like anyway. Kinda funny that even on rotten tomatoes, the critics give it poor ratings while the users give it high ratings. Hey, maybe the movie isn't for everyone, some people may think it's stupid, but I thoroughly enjoyed it, and the music is good to boot.

[isobel black]

I hadn't heard of this flick/musical before, but I must say this all sounds pretty interesting. Ogre alone would be reason enough to check it out but this could be something actually decent. I'm going to see if a torrent is available!

[Vyvian Blackthorne]

Just saw it.
It was pretty fuckin' amazing XD

[Underwater Ophelia]

I don't get this.

Amazing how?

[Tam Li Hua]

I would say the music and the characters, personally. What do you have against it, Ophie?

[Albert Mond]

Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

I would say the music and the characters, personally. What do you have against it, Ophie?

Oh! Oh! I've got it! It's because it sucks!

[Tam Li Hua]

Isn't whether or not it sucks purely opinion?

[Underwater Ophelia]

Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

I would say the music and the characters, personally. What do you have against it, Ophie?

The songs are stupid, and sung badly, the actors are D-list at best, and it's a stupid idea and plot.

Nothing about it is good.

[Tam Li Hua]

Well, that's your opinion, Ophie; I personally love Anthony Head, and think he has a fantastic voice. I'm very much looking forward to getting the Blu-Ray.

[Despanan]

Originally Posted by Sanguine Mind

That was pretty funny!

But do you really think it will be that bad?

Yes. Yes I do.

[Underwater Ophelia]

Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

Well, that's your opinion, Ophie;

Why do you morons say that? Do you think it somehow invalidates what I said?
OBVIOUSLY it's my fucking opinion--I just said it.

[Despanan]

Originally Posted by Tam Li Hua

Well, that's your opinion, Ophie; I personally love Anthony Head, and think he has a fantastic voice. I'm very much looking forward to getting the Blu-Ray.

If someone is willing to buy the DVD for me, I'm willing to sit through this suckfest to objectively prove to Tam that her opinion is wrong.

I have a feeling it will be two hours of total sense assault, but being that my degree is in shit like this, I'm willing to put my critical art judging skills up against what is undoubtably a pile of garbage.

[Tam Li Hua]

Or, you could just rent it from Blockbuster, if you're that curious about it. As for this being "your field", I never said it was the greatest thing ever written in musical history. I just said I enjoyed it.

Seriously, sometimes I think you folks take these things a tad too seriously.

[Albert Mond]

Sometimes I think you have shitty taste.
Oh. And you're also the person who got confused by Rocky Horror.

[Tam Li Hua]

Well, you're free to think that, and watch whatever you like, Mondy.

[XxBloodyrosexX]

I really liked it. It wasn't the best movie I've ever seen but I liked it and I have it on my iPod for all those boring times you wishedyou had a movie. And I repeat: I liked it, wasn't my favorite movie, but likable. This is my opinion and I wish you'd stop critisizing people who like it or don't. Be respectful, gosh.
Btw: I thought some of the songs were addictive. I'm infected. I'm infected by your genetics!!

[gothicusmaximus]

Doesn't anyone appreciate anything for its sheer,
heinous absurdity anymore?

[Despanan]

Originally Posted by gothicusmaximus

Doesn't anyone appreciate anything for its sheer,
heinous absurdity anymore?

I think Adult Swim killed the novelty on that one.

[Tam Li Hua]

Adult Swim destroyed my childhood.......




.........thank goodness!! >

[Vyvian Blackthorne]

Originally Posted by Me

FUCKING 'MAZING!!!!!!!

Only at the moment. :/

It's not up there with RHPS or Forbidden Zone, but it's alright.

[Tam Li Hua]

I've never even heard of Forbidden Zone. *puts on Netflix list*

[isobel black]

I finally got 'round to watching Repo a few days ago and I must say I was a bit dissapointed.

It was a laugh, I like the premise and the acting didn't really bother me. I expected a lot more from the music after reading this thread (and because of Oghrs involvement) though, and I thought the visual style was overdone.

[Raptor]

Actually yeah, Ogre wasn't as good as I had hoped.