Infinity Pool: Uncut Steelbook [4K UHD]

Infinity Pool is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that takes you on a surreal journey through the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Directed by a visionary filmmaker, it's a cinematic experience that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll.The movie's plot revolves around the lives of two main characters, played brilliantly by the lead actors. They find themselves in an isolated luxury villa with an infinity pool overlooking a breathtaking natural landscape. The setting itself is a character in the film, serving as a metaphor for the vastness of human desires and the limitless depths of the human soul.Infinity Pool is a slow-burning exploration of the characters' inner worlds, their desires, fears, and the intricate dynamics of their relationship. The dialogues are sparse but profound, and much of the storytelling is conveyed through breathtaking cinematography and subtle gestures.What sets this film apart is its ability to draw you into the characters' emotional turmoil. The performances are raw and authentic, and you can't help but empathize with their struggles. The film touches on themes of love, jealousy, existentialism, and the relentless pursuit of happiness in a world that often feels disconnected.The visuals are a true standout in Infinity Pool. The cinematography captures the beauty of the natural surroundings and the stark contrast with the characters' inner turmoil. The use of the infinity pool as a recurring motif is both symbolic and visually striking.However, Infinity Pool may not be for everyone. It requires patience and an appreciation for slow-burning, introspective storytelling.In conclusion, Infinity Pool is a cinematic gem that pushes the boundaries of conventional storytelling. It's a film that challenges you to reflect on the human condition and the choices we make in the pursuit of happiness. With its stunning visuals and powerful performances, it's an experience worth diving into, even if you find yourself in the deep end of its emotional complexities.

We seem to be now in an era of the offspring of legendary directors somewhat taking over the reigns from their parents. Sofia Coppola is making way more films than her very famous Dad. Ghostbuster's helmer Ivan Reitman's son Jason has become an Indie darling.Then there is Brandon Cronenberg. Yeah..."Pops" Cronenberg, like him or lump him, has been one of the most interesting film-makers of the late 20th, and early 21st Century, with such early entries as Scanners, and later ones such as the amazing A History of Violence or Eastern Promises. "L'il" Cronenberg seems determined to one-up Pops, as was demonstrated with the Andrea Riseborough starrer Posessor.Now we have Infinity Pool. Oh, man. Reviewers I quite admire have zeroed in on the Horror aspects of Infinity Pool, and it is, in parts, horrific. But it is also a real head trip, and kind of a Sci Fi piece, as much as it is a Horror film.The plot involves a Privileged couple -- played by Alexander Skarsgård (James) and Cleopatra Coleman (Em) -- vacationing at a posh resort, in an Anonymous Mediterranean country. Where the title Infinity Pool comes in is not immediately clear, as this resort doesn't have one. An Infinity Pool, that is. What it does have is a lot of seemingly bored American and European tourists, just hankering for some blood-letting to alleviate their boredom. No problem.Or, is it? Coming home from an against-the-rules excursion to a beach, slightly tipsy, at night, our Heroes run over a local citizen and, rather than attending to the person they continue back to the resort. Bad choice, as the next morning, the local Constabulary comes a-knockin', arrest James and take him to a strange holding cell where they make him an offer he literally can't refuse. Since said Citizen died, James is guilty of Manslaughter, and will have to be executed. But, if he pays them a lot of money and they will make a Body Double (Doppelganger?) that can be executed instead.Sound like fun? Well, stay tuned, because what seems like a good idea at the time (who wouldn't use an ATM-generated wad o' Euros as a Get out of Jail Free Card?) turns out to be, well, not very nice. I don't know what is more horrifying (or gross), watching James' Golem (in the Jewish Doppelganger sense) be created in what can only be described as a soup of vomit, or James and Em having to watch him plead for his short life, whilst being executed.And here is where it gets interesting. Was it the Golem who bit the dust, or James? It is not actually clear, and as the rest of the film descends into a kind of Lord of the Flies chaos of murder and body horror, this thread remains its primary through line. If it is James that is killed, then there are a bunch of Golems running around the resort, if not, what is the morality of killing a vomit soup-generated Golem?Not that the film cares that much about morality. With skillful story-telling, some interesting camerawork and good SFX "Kid" Cronenberg produces a tale that is truly unlike anything Dad ever did. Or, for that matter, many other directors have done. Perhaps the last reel of Alex Garland's deeply disturbing Men.Great Cinema, but not for the faint of heart.

First half was great, the second half didn’t work for me.