By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 3.5 cats
Director: Alex Cox
Starring: Emilio Estevez | Fox Harris | Harry Dean Stanton | Olivia Barash Sy Richardson | Susan Barnes | Tracey Walter
Country: united_states
Year: 1984
Running time: 92
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087995/reference
Michael says: “This cult classic was released in 1984 integrating elements of punk culture, government-hidden science fiction, and urban crime to create a clever, irreverent and fun film. I suspect if I had seen it in the mid-80’s around its release, I would have really loved it. Looking back, I see it’s appeal, and enjoyed it quite a bit, but see the flaws as well. The film revolves around Otto, a punk-wannabe, who’s looking for a get-rich-quick scenario. He has a falling-out with his friends, a band of punks, and ends up being recruited by Bud to be a repo man… part of a loose company that repossesses cars from those who can no longer pay for them. When Otto becomes entangled in Leila’s life, he also finds himself involved with some weird government agents, and a hunt for one particular car, around which strange things are happening. Add some visitors from outer space into the mix, and you’ve got one wild ride.