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Repo Man (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
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Genre | Foreign |
Format | Collector's Edition, NTSC |
Contributor | Richard Foronjy, Jorge Martinez, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Ellis, Keith Morris, Fox Harris, Rodney Bingenheimer, Cynthia Szigeti, Con Covert, Miguel Sandoval, Jon St. Elwood, Eddie Velez, Jonathan Wacks, Tom Musca, Sue Kiel, Laura Sorrenson, Kelita Kelly, Harry Dean Stanton, Michael Walters, Eddie Pansullo, Emilio Estevez, George Sawava, Eddie Hice, Del Zamora, Ed Pansullo, Todd Darling, Sy Richardson, Robert Ellis, The Circle Jerks, Logan Carter, David Chung, Monona Wali, Alex Cox, Peter McCarthy, Olivia Barash, Jennifer Balgobin, Nancy Richardson, Bruce White, Michael Bennett, Steve Mattson, George Sawaya, Fred Scheiwiller, Laura Sorenson, Irving Klaw, Biff Yeager, Rick Barker, Angelique Pettyjohn, Dorothy Bartlett, Vonetta McGee, Susan Barnes, Michael Sandoval, Thomas Boyd, Dick Rude, Helen Martin, Dolores Deluxe, Zander Schloss, Circle Jerks, Jac McAnelly, Harry Hauss, Harry Wowchuk, Rick Seaman, Earthquake, Tracey Walter, Tom Finnegan, Joshua Harris See more |
Language | English |
Runtime | 1 hour and 32 minutes |
Colour | Color |
Number of discs | 1 |
Manufacturer | Video Service Corp. |
UPC | 715515104814 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00715515104814 |
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A quintessential cult film of the 1980s, Alex Cox�s singular sci-fi comedy stars the always captivating Harry Dean Stanton (Paris, Texas) as a weathered repo man in desolate downtown Los Angeles, and Emilio Estevez (The Breakfast Club) as the nihilistic middle-class punk he takes under his wing. The job becomes more than either of them bargained for when they get involved in reclaiming a mysterious�and otherworldly�Chevy Malibu with a hefty reward attached to it. Featuring the ultimate early-eighties L.A. punk soundtrack, this grungily hilarious odyssey is a politically trenchant take on President Reagan�s domestic and foreign policy. DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES � New high-definition digital restoration, approved by director Alex Cox, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray edition � Audio commentary featuring Cox, executive producer Michael Nesmith, casting director Victoria Thomas, and actors Sy Richardson, Zander Schloss, and Del Zamora � Interviews with Cox, Richardson, and Zamora, producers Peter McCarthy and Jonathan Wacks, actors Olivia Barash, Dick Rude, Miguel Sandoval, and Harry Dean Stanton, musicians Keith Morris and Iggy Pop, and Sam Cohen, the inventor of the neutron bomb � Deleted scenes � The complete �cleaned-up� television version of the film, prepared by Cox � Trailers � PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by critic Sam McPheeters, an illustrated production history by Cox, with his original comic and film proposal, and a 1987 interview with real-life repo man Mark Lewis
Product details
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 167.83 g
- Item model number : CRRN2251BR
- Director : Alex Cox
- Media Format : Collector's Edition, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 32 minutes
- Release date : April 16 2013
- Actors : Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Olivia Barash, Tracey Walter, Sy Richardson
- Subtitles: : English
- Studio : Video Service Corp.
- Producers : Jonathan Wacks, Irving Klaw, Peter McCarthy
- ASIN : B00B2BYXTK
- Country of origin : Canada
- Number of discs : 1
- 鶹 Rank: #19,983 in Movies & TV Shows (See Top 100 in Movies & TV Shows)
- #74 in World Cinema
- #3,202 in Comedy (Movies & TV Shows)
- #8,382 in Blu-ray
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- Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2017Verified PurchaseUnderrated movie. People that say that it doesn't make any sense, therefore "it sucks".. well they just don't get it. It's not supposed to make sense. Keep an eye out on the things that go on in the background, for example. You should notice many things going on, not related to the characters, we're you'll be like, "wtf was that?" For example, the Malibu is cruising down the road, passes by a broken down van on the side, with 2 guys wearing hazmat suits working under the hood repairing it. Like wtf? lol
Or other funny things, like when Miller tells Otto about finding a Christmas tree air freshener in every car.. then it cuts to a crime scene, where you'll notice (or not ;) a police motorcycle with a Christmas tree air freshener hanging from the windshield ! Or the cop that is always knitting?
Then there's Iggy Pop.. legend speaks for itself.
I love these kinds of movies.. though opinions vary. My opinion is.. if you don't like this movie today, you will love it tomorrow.
- Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2021Verified PurchaseIt was time to upgrade from my VHS copy.
Blu Ray edition is awesome! Sweet packaging. Great sound and picture quality. Lots of bonus features, provide great insight to the making of this classic. Booklet also included with more trivia and information for all Repo Man fanatics.
- Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2022Verified PurchaseI remember seeing this movie many years ago and once again enjoyed it on the Blue Ray copy you supplied.
- Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2017Verified Purchasegreat little B movie,with good actors
- Reviewed in Canada on July 10, 2021Verified PurchaseGreat bonus features and an excellent transfer of the film. But it is Criterion, I expect it to be good. They are finally putting the Criterion stamp on the non-mainstream important films.
- Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2021Verified PurchaseAs advertised, reasonable prices, and seller had it to me in under a week even though I picked the slowest shipping method.
- Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2018Verified PurchaseAlex Cox at his finest, a veiled look at the 80s and the punk rock/down-and-out lifestyle.
...err, maybe this is actually about God and Aliens and Cults that love your money. Who knows.
- Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2019Verified PurchaseAlways loved this movie bluray transfer is great!
Top reviews from other countries
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FernandoReviewed in Mexico on April 21, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Un clásico
Verified PurchaseIncreíble película y uno de los mejores Criterion
- Just meReviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars This is "intense!"
Verified PurchaseAs I sat down to re-watch Alex Cox's 1984 masterpiece of punk rock cinema, “Repo Man," with the intent of writing a review, I instantly thought, "This is going to be difficult, this is going to be in intense!" The plot is fairly complex. There are multiple plot lines which sometimes touch and sometimes mesh. There is an eclectic menagerie of characters who are at once repellent and compelling. They are "attractive" in the same way that a circus side show would be. Not to mention there is plenty of action. “Repo Man is always intense!"
"Repo Man" is primarily the coming of age story of Otto, played by Emilio Estevez. When we first meet Otto he gets fired from his job for cursing out his boss and assaulting his coworker and friend Kevin (played by Zander Schloss). He somewhat reluctantly accepts a job as a repo man. We then find Otto being pulled in different directions. On one side is his group of friends who are always getting in trouble “doing crimes”. On the other side are his fellow repo men who become somewhat like father figures to him.
First we have Bud (Harry Dean Stanton) who initially takes Otto under his wing. He is the moral father, operating within the Repo Man code. He is a sort of Ahab character in that he has his own great white whale in the form of the Rodriguez brother’s car, a repo he just cannot seem to wrangle. The excitement of this rivalry is what finally hooks Otto into the Repo Man lifestyle.
Next is Lite (Sy Richardson) who is a big talking showboat with a lot of tricks up his sleeve. He is so full of himself, however, that he often misses what is right in front of him. While throwing personal property out of one particular repo (which is against the Repo Code) he inadvertently tosses out a large bundle of money. His repos are always full of excitement and mishap.
Finally there is Miller. He’s a sort of maintenance guy that works at the repo yard. He has his own take on life that mostly has to do with time travel, aliens and conspiracy theories but is offering (or rather giving) Otto unsolicited and unwelcomed guidance of his own.
If that is not enough, there is also the love interest, Leila (Olivia Barash). Otto picks her up while feeling big, driving a Cadillac he has just repossessed. Meanwhile, Leila is being chased by the Blond Guys (government agents who aren’t very subtle) because she is part of an organization who is going to go public about a government/alien conspiracy.
The final plot element is the MacGuffin, a 1964 Chevy Malibu, license plate number 127-GBH. It is being driven by a rapidly deteriorating J. Frank Parnell (played by Fox Harris). He evidently has alien bodies in his trunk which are now decomposing, emitting intense heat and radiation. Whenever J. Frank Parnell finds himself in trouble he subtly convinces people to look into the trunk which instantly disintegrates them. Curiosity, distrust and reverse psychology are strong weapons.
This story is propelled by action, intrigue and a punk rock soundtrack. The mood is always intense and often angry. The dialog can be ridiculous but incredibly quotable.
Some noteworthy quotes are:
"It happens sometimes. People just explode.”
“There's f*ing room to move as a fry cook, man.”
“Let’s go do some crimes.”
The overall tone of the film is tongue-in-cheek. Some funny moments include the generic labeling that appears throughout the movie. In one scene Bud tells Otto, “Let’s go get a drink.” Next thing we see is a four pack of tall boys labeled “drink.” In another scene we see Otto eating out of a can that is simply labeled “food.”
There are cameos from a couple different bands. The Circle Jerks appear as the band in the cave bar and the Untouchables as the scooter gang. There are also some allusions which are fun little Easter eggs. The license plate of the Malibu is a reference to punk band GBH who oddly enough are not on the soundtrack. There is also a bus that says, “Edge City" which was the name of Alex Cox's student film.
The final scenes of the movie contain many twists and turns; crosses and double-crosses. The Malibu changes hands so many times that even the characters get confused about who has it. There is a little bit of heartache thrown in too. After all of this, there is still time for Otto to make one more bad decision.
What I like about this movie is the irreverent tongue-in-cheek humor. I like the action pace, the twists and turns, the attention to detail and the cool cameos from punk rocks legends. The soundtrack is pretty good too. I think most of the acting is great especially Harry Dean Stanton, Sy Richardson and Tracey Walter (who plays Miller). Walter’s part was originally much smaller but the producers liked what he was doing so much that they expanded the role and even changed the ending of the movie.
“Repo Man" rates a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 82% on Metacritic. I would be closer to Metacritic, in the low 80s or so. I really like this film but it’s not what I would call fine art. “Repo Man" is like going on a roller coaster with your worst best friends, the ones who ended up dead or in jail…but they sure knew how to have a good time.
“Repo Man is always intense!”
Other recommendations:
“Straight to Hell" (1987) Alex Cox
“The Blue Iguana" (1988) John Lafia
“Suburbia” (1984) Penelope Spheeris
“This is the End" (2013) Seth Rogan, Evan Goldberg
“Dead Snow: Red v. Dead" (2014) Tommy Wirkola
- Allen Garfield's #1 fan.Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars A Punk Alexis de Tocqueville!!! (Criterion Bluray)
Verified PurchaseAlex Cox's debut Repo Man was released within a year of the respective debuts of the Coen Brothers, Spike Lee, Jim Jarmusch, Allison Anders, Sam Raimi and John McNNaughton's debut, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. A welcome oasis between the explosion/implosion of 70s Hollywood and the "indie" movement of the 90s.
Sometimes the films that "capture" America best - with unique a point of view - are made by people from abroad. Films and directors such as Roman Polanski(Chinatown) Atlantic City(Louis Malle) Zabriskie Point, The Ice Storm (Ang Lee), Wim Wenders (Paris, Texas), John Boorman (Point Blank) Michael Winner (Death Wish) and various films by Hitchcock, Fritz Lang, Billy Wilder and Werner Herzog are other great examples.
Cox moved to L.A. In the early 80s from the U.K. (a small island off the coast of Europe as the old saw goes), and was fascinated by the endless suburban sprawl of Las Angeles - and, of course, the hardcore scene in particular.
Imagine: being a stranger in a strange land. Reagan's America. The shameless consumerism, the late-night televangelists, UFO freaks, and suburbanites who rob liqour stores because they're bored, the freeways and all those cars. L.A. as a melting pot (an estimated 80 languages are spoken) - many ethnicities in key roles in this film, very unusual for an 80s film. It's probably the most "authentic" portrait of L.A.s Chicano culture - certainly one of the earliest - and Cox (wisely) doesn't make a big deal about it. This isn't the dreaded Statement Film.
And, of course, the disenfranchised suburban kids (largely middle-class whites "with all the advantages" ) that made up the punk scene. The Punks in England were often working class, If not poor, and more politically oriented. Surely writer/director Cox must have been bemused! But Cox understands that the white, middle class can be disenfranchised, too.
Alex Cox truly made the best, and ultimate punk period piece. Penelope Spheeris' Suburbia(too cartoonish and exploitative.) and the doc The Decline of the Western Civilization was mostly about the most obnoxious and nihlistic aspect of the featured bands; "the kids" are portrayed as foolish followers - Sid Vicious wannabes. Besides, many of the concerts were staged... sorry for the digression.
Thank god Repo Man was made, again, not just a great film, but a document of a time and place. A quintisential L.A. movie - certainly one off the funniest ever.
Also, an early gig for cinematographer, Robby Mueller who shot Saint Jack, To Live and Die in L.A., Barfly and most(if not all) of Jim Jarmusch's films. Mueller was also an expat - he got his start in Europe, shooting for the aforementioned Wim Wenders.
The cast includes: The late Harry Dean Stanton, in one of his best roles. Sy Richardson (Colors), cult fave Tracey Walters(you'll know when you see him), Dick Rude, Lonette McGee (Blacula, The Eiger Sanction) and Emilio Estevez - before he sold his soul. (See The Boys Next Door, also by Penelope Spheeris for a great early performance.) And finally, the great Zander Schloss as Kevin, Otto's hapless buddy - the inspiration for Napoleon Dynamite?
Schloss would later appear in Coxs' Straight To Hell. and joined the Circle Jerks (bass) the same year.
The Circle Jerks (with punk's greatest drummer, Chuck Biscuits on guitar) can be seen playing a lounge version "When the S*** Hits the Fan," sadly not included on the classic Soundtrack. Look for Rodney Bingenheimer in the audience! Zander Schloss later scored Cox's Highway Patrolman and was a long time collaborater with the late Joe Strummer.
Great release: extras, packaging, great sound and picture. A few pages in the hefty booklet includes phony(and funny!) 80s hardcore flyers - a graphic design feat! Even a knock-off by the great Raymond Petibone - best known for his Black Flag logo and iconography. All the "flyers" witty references to the movie.
I highly recommend the broadcast TV version that's included: lots of dialogue and scenes removed, but classic scenes are extended. And scenes that wound up on the cutting room floor are rescued. A good example would be Stanton and Otto driving down Hollywood Boulevard, complete with Stanton's riffing on The Code - and his nutty (yet weirdly sensible) observations on the state of the world. Essential viewing for the die hard fan - it's an alternate Repo Man that will enrich your appreciation of the official film. A real revelation!
So glad to finely own on bluray. A definite upgrade from the DVD.
- @vsveigReviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars The best version of Repo Man!
Verified PurchaseDescribed as one of the biggest cult films from the Reagan-era, Repo Man does not disappoint.
It's as 80's as it gets regarding both plot and the way the movie is shot and edited.
It hss a blaSTing soundtrack with music from Iggy Pop, Suicidal Tendencies, Black Flag and many more.
I also have a version of the same movie, released by Eureka some years ago but it can't compete, nor should it be compared to the Criterion 4k-release.
It's the usual, impeccable Criterion-quality and it's beautiful.
- Carol StormReviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Repo Man Is Always Intense!
Verified PurchaseI was at the opposite end of the spectrum from Otto. In 1984 I was on the east coast, a senior at an Ivy League School. Columbia College was in the center of Manhattan, as far as you could get from punked out LA. Yet from the opening bars of the crashing punk rock score over the lime-green credits, I knew this was a movie for me.
Otto's parents are doped up failures, left overs from the Sixties -- just like my professors at Columbia. They talk in their slurred, dopey way about love and truth and glory -- but they have no idea what's become of their son. That's like Columbia too. The professors fawned over athletes, rich kids, anyone who would parrot their left wing drivel. But if you were a poor kid, a male, a nobody . . . you were better off dead.
I love the way Otto explores the nothingness of LA. Because I was exploring the nothingness of Columbia! But Otto was tougher than me, braver than me, cooler than me. Like when that guy tries to pick him up on the street and he says just three words. Man, I wish I had said those three words to every professor I ever had at Columbia. To every single one of them!
But Otto has friends. Real friends. The guys at the Acceptance corporation, the repo men. There's Bud, who teaches him how to be a man. And there's Lite, who teaches him how to be cool. And there's Miller, who teaches him to see beyond the "lattice of coincidence." I sure wish we'd had professors like that at Columbia!
Otto has the coolest music, the coolest friends, and the coolest girl ever. When I was 21 he was exactly the guy I wanted to be! But they don't teach cool at Columbia College. They just teach cold.