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.
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    Carrie 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.
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    Empire Magazine
    Fine, stylish debut from Alex Cox with some great turns from the two leads.
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    Variety
    Repo Man has the type of unerring energy that leaves audiences breathless and entertained.
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    Dave 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.
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    Geoff 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.
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    Roger 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.
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    Don ShanahanCinephile Hissy Fit Podcast
    The quirky and punk 80s were good for something.
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    Kristy 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.
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    John BrosnanStarburst
    It's definitely one of the most bizarre, off-beat and hilarious sf movies I've ever seen.
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    Eve 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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