Repo Men (R, 2010)
common sense media says
Gory futuristic action film with anti-corporate message.
parents & educators say
- 80% say violence is an issue
- 80% say sexual content is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Repo Men is a violent, gory sci-fi action film set in a dystopian future, and not to be confused with the movies Repo Man (1984) or Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008). The hero is a "repo man" whose job is to violently re-claim his company's property (artificial organs), which includes maiming and sometimes murdering people. One particularly gory scene includes characters cutting open their own bodies to read a bar code on their artificial organs. Language runs the gamut of "Goddamn" to "f--k," and there is some sexy stuff, including one very brief scene in a sex club that includes female nudity and a couple having sex. Overall, it's too violent and downbeat for anyone but older, responsible teens.
Positive role models:
The character of Remy (Jude Law) sends a mixed message. He decides to do the right thing by standing up against the evil corporation, but he does so selfishly and violently. He murders anyone who stands in his way, and winds up saving only himself and his girlfriend (not the countless others who are in the same boat). What's more, he begins a new relationship with a woman while still trying to repair his crumbling marriage.
Violence:
There is a great deal of slicing and dicing of flesh, complete with gory open wounds, and spraying, spattering blood. We also see many fights, using fists, knives and other blunt objects, as well as old-fashioned guns (with bullets), futuristic laser guns, and Taser-like "shock" guns. In one very intense scene, the heroes slice open their own bodies so that they can insert a scanner to read the bar codes on their artificial organs.
Sex:
A woman starts to perform oral sex on a man but is interrupted. There is a quick sequence of events in a sex club, taking up less than one minute of screen time, but filled with female nudity, and a man having sex with a woman from behind. The hero and the girl kiss quite often and appear in bed together, though they are never seen totally naked, or having sex.
Language:
We hear multiple uses of "f--k" in several forms (including in the lyrics of a hip-hop song). Other foul language includes "balls," "asshole," "damn," "Goddamn," "p---y," and "s--t."
Consumerism:
There are (at least) two ads for Puma, once on a billboard in a subway station, and then moments later on the side of a sports bag.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
The heroes drink beer fairly often during the movie's first half -- or at least it looks like beer since it comes in futuristic-looking bottles. In one shot, a conflicted, confused character is seen drinking, with several empty bottles on the table in front of him.
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Based on 5 parent & educator reviews:
- 80% say violence is an issue
- 80% say sexual content is an issue
- 80% say language is an issue
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Movie Man
adult
adult
Grippingly Gory Futuristic Tale in the Bizarre Vein of Brazil; Anti-Heroic Main Characters Send a Bad Message, though
This is a very good film with an exceptional twist, but it is definitely not for kids. The ultra-gore may put a lot of people off and the anti-heroic message gives kids the wrong idea (that killing people for notorious profit is right, not wrong). Although the so-called hero eventually turns against the organization, it's too little, too late for all of the people he harvested. Another thing most people may not like is the "Bad Good Twist" at the end, but I don't want to give too much away. PARENTS: use EXTREME caution when deciding whether or not to let your kids or teens see this. This is an extremely bloody film with numerous grisly images of harvesting organs, brutal murders, and a shockingly grotesque climax. Plus, lots of surgery and some experimentation. Also, there's a sex club (not strip, but sex), steamy love scenes, an array of colorfully vivid swear words, and plenty of drinking. If you are a mature teen or adult that can handle gore, I welcome you to this bizarre world of organized man-slaughter. If not, I recommend How to Train Your Dragon. Thanks for reading - Movie Man
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GamePlayer12
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adult
OK, it looks like a 10 year old down at the bottom put that this movie is ok for 10 year olds... well its not. it has over the top gore.. really 90% of this movie is scenes with gore. even though it is gory it is a really cool movie and idea. theres alot of fight scenes and alot of action that make this movie not boring. The sexual content, one part in the whole movie is where the two guys go to a strip club and theres like 15 seconds of nudity. langauge is not too bad, it didnt seem like too much. but overall good action, good idea and good movie
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sunsetp
parent of 3 year old
parent of 3 year old
teenagers
I love it its a good movie.
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wwechampion
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
Repo Men
Rated R For Strong Bloody Violence,Grisly Images,Language And Some Sexuality/Nudity
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minaj
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
gross
way too violent and gorey.......ugggh and women stripping down is a bit dont want to say
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Drlrocks
kid, 9 years old
kid, 9 years old
Though I haven't seen it, you can rate it by the trailer
The trailer is creepy and gory.
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MovieMan26
adult
adult
Good and bad...
I have good news and bad news: the good news is that there's a lot of bloody action for action fans, some decent acting, and a few funny parts. The bad news is it grows tiresome despite all of the action. Although, I do recommend staying through the climax, because it's actually quite awesome! Parents: there's lots to look out for here, including grisly violence, sex, nudity, and foul language. Bottom Line: partially awesome, partially boring, all bloody. You decide if it's good or bad. Thanks for reading! - Movie Man
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ianmahabub
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Repo Man Is On Stuff For 10 Years Old
I Thought It Is A PG-13
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Andrew Haxley
adult
adult
Now I Hate It When Kids Watch This Stuff As Far As Violent As This Movie Gets It Has A Lot Of Violent Cursing Sex And Also A Lot Of Violent Parts And Kids Almost Like 17 Don't See This Movie You Have Been Warned Too Graphic - Andrew Haxley
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fangningsheng
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Okay
Repo Men is an okay action film. It definetely fell short of my expectations, and i hated the ending. There are a few cool sequences like the knife fight in the corridor and when Remy and the girl have to repo themselves and Jake turns good. All in all, Repo Men is average. Suggested MPAA Rating: R for strong bloody violence and gore,language and some sexual content/nudity.
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