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Repo! The Genetic Opera (film)
Repo! The Genetic Opera is a rock musical film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. Originally planned for an April 25 release date, it has since been reported that it will open November 7, 2008 with a DVD release to follow in January 2009. The film is based on a play written and composed by Darren Smith and Terrance Zdunich.
Repo! The Genetic Opera Plot
An epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Panic erupts and scientists feverishly make plans for a massive organ harvest. Out of the tragedy, GeneCo, a multi-billion dollar biotech company, emerges. GeneCo provides organ transplantation for a profit. In addition to financing options, GeneCo reserves the right to implement default remedies, including repossession. For those who can’t keep up with their organ payments, collection is the responsibility of “organ repo men”, skilled assassins contracted by GeneCo, ordered to recover GeneCo’s property by any means necessary.
At the heart of the story is Shilo Wallace (Alexa Vega), a 17 year-old girl with a rare blood disease. She has been kept locked up and protected in her house, where she is guarded from the outside world by her father, Nathan Wallace (Anthony Head). While Shilo struggles with her wish to leave the house and experience the outside world, Nathan struggles with his secret job as the Repo Man, and more specifically, his next target, a woman named Blind Mag (Sarah Brightman). Blind Mag, an opera singer, was a friend of Nathan’s now-deceased wife, and is Shilo’s godmother.
The Largo family, consisting of GeneCo president Rotti (Paul Sorvino), his daughter Amber (Paris Hilton), and his two sons Luigi and Pavi (Bill Moseley and Nivek Ogre, respectively), have their own plans. Rotti is dying, and the three siblings bicker and fight about who is to take the role as head of GeneCo. But, disappointed with his own children, Rotti takes an interest in Shilo.
The stories intertwine and merge at the GeneCo opera.
Repo! The Genetic Opera Cast
Anthony Head as Nathan Wallace, a father to Shilo and a widower, having lost his wife Marni. He doubles as a legal assassin known as the Repo Man.
Alexa Vega as Shilo Wallace, a young woman condemned to her room due to the blood disorder she inherited from her mother.
Paul Sorvino as Rotti Largo, the dying president of GeneCo.
Sarah Brightman as Blind Mag, born blind but given the ability to see by GeneCo at the price of having to sing for the GeneCo Opera. She is marked for repossession and she is set to deliver her final performance for the company.
Paris Hilton as Amber Sweet, the surgery-addicted daughter of Rotti.
Bill Moseley as Luigi Largo, the eldest son of Rotti, described as being angry. According to Darren Bousman, Luigi “walked around with a knife and a flask, drinking and stabbing everything that came in his way” in the stage play.
Nivek Ogre as Pavi Largo, the younger son of Rotti, described as a vain, dim-witted, effeminate rapist and womanizer who wears women’s faces as masks.
Terrance Zdunich as GraveRobber, a Zydrate-peddler with connections to Amber.
Sarah Power as Dead Marni, a ghostly projection of Shilo’s mother.
Jake Reardon as Single Mother, a client of GeneCo who went in for a kidney replacement and got a full-body upgrade.
Darren Smith as Band Leader, the maestro of the Genetic Opera.
Repo! The Genetic Opera Production
Shooting began September 2007 in Canada. The movie was scheduled to be released on April 25, 2008, but was pushed back to November 7, 2008. X Japan member Yoshiki Hayashi will produce the soundtrack, along with composing one extra track for the film. He is also one of the film’s producers.
Repo! The Genetic Opera Reviews
On March 4, 2008, there was a private screening of Repo! the Genetic Opera for many critics and the crew. The reviews written from the screening were all extremely positive. However, the film they saw was not the fully completed version. Some noted that the sound mixing was not finished. The director has finished the final touches on the film as of March 31st, 2008. It is now in the hands of Lionsgate to release further information.
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