Preview: Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008)

• Poster: C-

Review:

Whereas the trailer is frenetic and attention-grabbing, this poster is anything but, going instead for the bland, decorative title design that has never really drawn audiences in, unless it's a well known franchise.

• Trailer: A-

Review:

Looking far more interesting than most of the similarly-designed comic book films of recent memory, this first-ever horror/musical blend is a high concept that just might work together, despite my initial misgivings when I heard about the film.

Oscar Prospects:

Just for the audacity of it, it would be amazing if the film were nominated for Original Score or for a few of the songs. However, I'm doubtful the Academy would be so brazen.

Release Date:

• November 7, 2008

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (September 21, 2008) Original

-Wesley Lovell (September 28, 2008) New Poster