Movie Review Infinity Pool (2023)
Endless Pool , 2023.
Written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg.
Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman, Thomas Kretschmann, Amanda Bruegel, John Ralston, Caroline Boulton, Jeff Ricketts, Jalil Lespert and Adam Bonch.
SUMMARY :
James and Em Foster are enjoying an all-inclusive beach vacation on the fictional island of La Tolca when a fatal accident exposes the resort's subculture of hedonistic tourism deviance, mindless violence, and real-life horror.
Everyone knows that when someone is rich they tend to get away with it, sometimes even for serious crimes. Brandon Cronenberg took this concept to the next level with Infinity Pool , in which law enforcement on a fictional island with a regressive worldview and violent politics allows a criminal to pay a sum of money to create clones of themselves, who then for whatever it takes to be executed. violation
James Foster (a defeated Alexander Skarsgård) and his wife Em (Cleopatra Coleman) vacation there, with the former (who is married to wealth) trying to overcome her writer's block more than half a decade after the release of his first film book. It's never clear if the novel was a success or not, but it did garner a following in Gaby, the ultimate terror queen, Mia Goth. He is also on vacation with his partner Alban (Jalil Lespert) and recognizes him immediately, says he is a fan and is looking forward to his next job.
Of course, this renewed James' life somewhat, as he had no hesitation in telling his wife beforehand, apart from an invitation to dinner at a Chinese restaurant in town, that he had no interest in going out that night. It's the film's first attempt to explore the difference between lovers and toadies and how ex-partners can find ex-boyfriends boring while deep down they pray for the creation of a cult for a more superficial but inspiring cult.
James' love for Gabi is underscored only by his willingness to drag her into the woods while urinating, which shocks and contributes to corruption through its potential cultural relevance and sense of meaning.
It's also not long before James absent-mindedly accidentally creates a catastrophic crime scene that puts everyone at risk of being punished. Up until now, The Infinity Pool has been a relatively simple thriller, but once upon a time James not only enjoyed immortality but also a front row seat to the horrifying scene (where the killer's eldest son has to execute the killer, who's a kid again in this case), cementing his special status as one who managed to escape.
It almost feels like warped video game logic, followed by Cronenberg horror and "money elites be damned" social commentary; If there's nothing you can do without consequences but watch your clones get executed, then why not live a life of debauchery, hedonism and excess?
From there, Infinity Pool takes a psychedelic, violently hallucinogenic turn, filled with stunningly colorful visuals and every imaginable bodily fluid (although I think it takes 30 seconds to get an R rating), in which every character isn't how he thinks . become
The most dramatic personality shift here comes from Gabi, who pushes James to embrace something more fundamental and dominant that he believes is dormant within him, but not without taunts and insults around every corner. Mia Goth is back in psychedelic mode, utilizing every line and her signature British accent. This disturbing BDSM horror film is a sadistic delight to watch as James deals with a moral crisis while becoming someone he's not sure he wants to be. But it's so good, so how can you resist it?
The ideas presented in Infinity Pool take a refreshing twist on Eat the Rich satire, but it also has to be said that while the themes presented are memorable, the film itself is occasionally frustrating or lost in repetition. stretched. However, the climax segment offers some WTF moments, ranging from very scary to downright awesome. Meanwhile, it's nice to see Alexander Skarsgård developing as an actor, trading in something sad and almost sad here.
However, Mia Gott's performance was insane enough to put Infinity Pool past its shortcomings; he and Brandon Cronenberg were a crazy duo that did the craziest thing for each other.
Blinking Myth Rating - Movie: ★★★ / Movie: ★★★★
Robert Koider is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association and the Critics' Choice Association. He is also the commentary editor for Flickering Myth. Check here for new reviews, follow me on twitter or letterboxd, or email me at MetalGearSolid719@gmail.com
