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'''''Repo Men''''' (formerly known as '''''Repossession Mambo''''')<ref>http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/32773/repo-men-do-repossession-mambo</ref> is an upcoming [[science fiction film|science fiction]] [[action film|action]] [[thriller (genre)|thriller]] directed by Miguel Sapochnik, and starring [[Jude Law]] and [[Forest Whitaker]].<ref>[http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/18496 Trailer Debut for Long Delayed 'Repo Men', Poster and Still!]</ref> It |
'''''Repo Men''''' (formerly known as '''''Repossession Mambo''''')<ref>http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/32773/repo-men-do-repossession-mambo</ref> is an upcoming [[science fiction film|science fiction]] [[action film|action]] [[thriller (genre)|thriller]] directed by Miguel Sapochnik, and starring [[Jude Law]] and [[Forest Whitaker]].<ref>[http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/18496 Trailer Debut for Long Delayed 'Repo Men', Poster and Still!]</ref> It has been released on March 19, 2010, having been moved up from an original release date of April 2, 2010.<ref>[http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/18971 The Gods Force Uni to Move 'Repo Men' to March]</ref> |
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Revision as of 22:39, 19 March 2010
| Repo Men | |
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 Promotional film poster | |
| Directed by | Miguel Sapochnik |
| Written by | Eric Garcia Garrett Lerner |
| Produced by | Scott Stuber |
| Starring | Jude Law Forest Whitaker Liev Schrieber Alice Braga Carice van Houten Chandler Canterbury RZA |
| Cinematography | Enrique Chediak |
| Edited by | Richard Francis-Bruce |
| Music by | Marco Beltrami |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date | March 19, 2010[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Repo Men (formerly known as Repossession Mambo)[2] is an upcoming science fiction action thriller directed by Miguel Sapochnik, and starring Jude Law and Forest Whitaker.[3] It has been released on March 19, 2010, having been moved up from an original release date of April 2, 2010.[4]
Plot
In an alternative future, humans can prolong their lives with artificial organs that can be purchased on credit from the mega-giant corporation known as The Union. The downside to these small, pricey miracles is that if you can't make your payments, the vital organs are taken back by highly skilled repo men with no care for human comfort or survival. Remy (Jude Law), a top-notch repo man, who suffered a heart attack while on the job has been given the company's state-of-the-art heart-substitute along with expensive installments. As he cannot keep up with the financial responsibilities, The Union sends out their heaviest authoritarian and Remy's former partner Jake (Forest Whitaker) to find him. Remy meets Beth (Alice Braga) who instructs him on how to disappear from the system. Beginning is a chase that ensues across a land inhabited by ravingly strange friends and enemies with one, who will be a hero for the countless who seek a way out.
Production
In 2003, screenwriters Eric Garcia and Garrett Lerner began collaborating with Miguel Sapochnik on a screenplay based on a novel being written by Garcia. The novel, Repossession Mambo, was published March 31, 2009.
In June 2007, Universal Pictures cast Jude Law and Forest Whitaker into the futuristic adventure thriller Repo Men!. The film will be directed by Sapochnik in his directorial debut. Production began in September 2007.[5] Casting for this film was done by Mindy Marin, production design by David Sandefur, art direction by Dan Yarhi, set decoration by Clive Thomasson, and costume design by Caroline Harris. Filming took place in Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario.[6]
The score to Repo Men was composed by Marco Beltrami, who recorded his score with the Hollywood Studio Symphony at the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century Fox.[7]
The film was promoted with a seven-minute comic[8] released on Apple.com on March 15, 2010.[9]
Cast
- Jude Law as Remy, a repo man[10]
- Forest Whitaker as Remy's former partner, Jake Freivald[11] Whitaker, experienced in the martial art of kali, used it in the film.
- Carice Van Houten as Remy's current wife[12]
- Alice Braga as Beth, Remy's former wife[13]
- Liev Schreiber as Frank, Remy's chief[14]
- Chandler Canterbury as Peter, Remy's son
Reception
Critical reception
So far, the film has received generally negative reviews. It currently holds a "generally unfavorable" score of 29 out of 100 at the review aggregator Metacritic, based on 11 reviews from mainstream critics.[15] It also holds a "Rotten" score of 16% at Rotten Tomatoes, based on 37 reviews. The site's consensus is, "Repo Men has an intriguing premise, as well as a likable pair of leads, but they're wasted on a rote screenplay, indifferent direction, and mind-numbing gore."[16]
References
- ^ The Repo Men Are No Match for the Gods!
- ^ http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/32773/repo-men-do-repossession-mambo
- ^ Trailer Debut for Long Delayed 'Repo Men', Poster and Still!
- ^ The Gods Force Uni to Move 'Repo Men' to March
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (2007-06-18). "Whitaker, Law do the Uni 'Mambo'". The Hollywood Reporter. Nielsen Company. Retrieved 2007-06-18.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Hilarious New 'Repo Men' One Sheets Advise You to Live Life to the Fullest!
- ^ Dan Goldwasser (2009-04-13). "Marco Beltrami scores Repossession Mambo". ScoringSessions.com. Retrieved 2009-04-13.
- ^ Repo Men Motion Comic Debuts Online
- ^ Free 'Repo Men' Graphic Novel Online
- ^ 'Repo Men' X-Ray Posters Reveal Cyber Organs
- ^ Nepales, Ruben V. (2008-02-16). "Forest Whitaker shows off Pinoy martial arts skills in Repossession". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2007-10-12). "Van Houten two-timing leading men". The Hollywood Reporter. Nielsen Company. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2007-08-30). "Braga doing 'Mambo' for Universal". The Hollywood Reporter. Nielsen Company. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Garrett, Diane (2007-11-27). "Schreiber to do Universal's 'Mambo'". Variety. Reed Business Information. Retrieved 2007-11-30.
- ^ "Repo Men reviews at Metacritic.com". Metacritic. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ "Repo Men Movie Reviews - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2010-03-18.