Repo! The Genetic Opera

Death is a new beginning in the opera of genes

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Synopsis

In the year 2056, a plague has devastated humanity forcing people to buy organs on credit from GeneCo, a biotech company that enforces payments through violent repossession. The story follows Shilo Wallace, a young girl seeking the truth about her mysterious father while being trapped in the dark world of surgeries, addiction, and family secrets. As Shilo discovers the dark history of her family and the corrupt practices of GeneCo, she finds herself caught in a dangerous web of deception and revenge. The Genetic Opera is a gothic rock opera that combines horror, drama, and music to explore themes of power, greed, and the consequences of playing god with human life.

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Reviews

Repo! The Genetic Opera received mixed reviews upon its release in 2008. While some critics appreciated the unique blend of rock opera and dystopian sci-fi elements in the film, others found it to be too over-the-top and indulgent. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 37% rating based on 46 reviews, with the consensus stating, "Repo! The Genetic Opera has a unique premise but struggles to deliver a cohesive story." Metacritic scored the film 32 out of 100 indicating generally unfavorable reviews. IMDb users rated the movie 6.4 out of 10, with many praising the performances of the cast, particularly Alexa PenaVega, and the bold visual style of the film. Despite its divisive reception, Repo! The Genetic Opera has developed a cult following for its dark and macabre take on futuristic society.