Repo Man
critic Reviews
, 98% Certified Fresh Tomatometer Score- Repo Man is many things: an alien-invasion film, a punk-rock musical, a send-up of consumerism. One thing it isn't is boring.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreCarrie RickeyBoston Herald
Repo Man is the saltiest, sweetest, most sublimely sleazy tickle in the Los Angeles ribs. If it doesn't convulse you with belly laughs, then you're a stiff.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreEmpire Magazine
Fine, stylish debut from Alex Cox with some great turns from the two leads.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreVariety
Repo Man has the type of unerring energy that leaves audiences breathless and entertained.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDave KehrChicago Reader
Cox's style is a step beyond camp into a comedy of pure disgust; much of the film is churlishly unpleasant, but there's a core of genuine anger that gives the project an emotional validation lacking in the flabby American comedies of the early 80s.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreGeoff AndrewTime Out
There are endless things to enjoy, from Robby Mller's crisp camerawork to a superb set of performances, from witty movie parodies to a tremendous punk soundtrack.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRoger EbertChicago Sun-Times
Repo Man comes out of left field, has no big stars, didn't cost much, takes chances, dares to be unconventional, is funny, and works. There is a lesson here.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDon ShanahanCinephile Hissy Fit Podcast
The quirky and punk 80s were good for something.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKristy StrouseFilm Inquiry
Repo Man is, if nothing else, one of a kind. This mash-up of sci-fi, humor, and peculiarities, is a cult classic worthy of its following and influential in its intrinsically offset experience. It’s freak, and that’s a good thing.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJohn BrosnanStarburst
It's definitely one of the most bizarre, off-beat and hilarious sf movies I've ever seen.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreEve TushnetPatheos
Just like, neon and ranting and ill intentions. I couldn’t enjoy this movie any more if I put it on a plate.
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