Sometimes people just explode—it’s a natural occurrence. Repo Man has reached a point where it’s one of those films that were initially dismissed by many critics—though Ebert was an exception, as he really enjoyed it—and didn't do well in theaters. Now, though, everyone claims to have loved it all along! It truly embodies the idea of a "cult movie," a film that went underground and found its audience, so much so that it resurfaced and continues to be discovered by people who are curious about movies. Repo Man was unlike anything else, a film that wouldn't fit into any category, a genuine original. The story, as far as there is one, follows Emilio Estevez as L.A. punk Otto Maddox, who gets talked into becoming a repo man. Under the guidance of Bud (Harry Dean Stanton), Otto becomes a full-fledged repo man, experiencing all the rewards and risks that come with it. But when a mysterious 1964 Chevy Malibu appears, things seem to go haywire as everyone is either after it or being destroyed by it! The life of a repo man isn’t easy. Where does one even begin? Offbeat, eccentric, punk, funky, funny, smart—Repo Man is all those things; it takes chances and challenges conventions, its satirical elements cutting into film genres and American society. Director Alex Cox (it's wonderful that such an American film was directed by a British person) populates this rundown part of L.A. with hippies, oddballs, punks, aliens, scientist eccentrics, UFO enthusiasts, effeminate police officers, and the repo men themselves—a group of hardened individuals who’ve been through a lot but always have something to say, a smile, and a gun ready. The dialogue is full of cleverness; some lines are still quoted and used in bars and clubs around the world. Robby Muller's cinematography has energy, as does the rocking soundtrack, with Cox bringing in artists like Iggy Pop, The Circle Jerks, Black Flag, and The Plugz to contribute to his strange and wonderful vision. The acting is excellent; Stanton is a standout, Estevez is great, and Tracey Walter proves what his fans already knew—that he’s a legendary character actor. From the opening scene with a pair of smoking boots to the glowing sci-fi ending, Repo Man really delivers. One viewing isn't enough, and there are definitely people who have seen it once and hated it so much they refuse to watch it again. That’s unfortunate, because repeated viewings are essential, as watching it more reveals how Cox's playfully inventive movie starts to make sense. 9/10

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