Wow - what a pleasant surprise!: A movie based on an interesting and unique premise for a change (instead of another pimped-up Hollywood reboot Leftist propaganda-fest). "Infinity Chamber" is an excellent example of how a compelling story can make up for a smaller budget.
The acting is decent, the dialog isn't distracting, the cinematography is respectable, the sound design is balanced - which is to say nothing pops out as being sub-par - everything "fits" pretty well. The story can be a little confusing in places, but that's part of the appeal as you find yourself wanting to figure out what's going on - what's real, and what's fantasy/simulation.
Is "Infinity Chamber" filled with Michael Mann-splosions and crazy CG effects? Nope. Will you miss them? It depends on what you watch movies for: something that makes you think, or, something that requires zero mental involvement and that you flush the moment you walk out of the theater (this movie is the former). If you like movies like "Primer", "Cube" and "Moon" (somewhat cerebral movies taking place in limited environments), you will likely enjoy this one as well.
The acting is decent, the dialog isn't distracting, the cinematography is respectable, the sound design is balanced - which is to say nothing pops out as being sub-par - everything "fits" pretty well. The story can be a little confusing in places, but that's part of the appeal as you find yourself wanting to figure out what's going on - what's real, and what's fantasy/simulation.
Is "Infinity Chamber" filled with Michael Mann-splosions and crazy CG effects? Nope. Will you miss them? It depends on what you watch movies for: something that makes you think, or, something that requires zero mental involvement and that you flush the moment you walk out of the theater (this movie is the former). If you like movies like "Primer", "Cube" and "Moon" (somewhat cerebral movies taking place in limited environments), you will likely enjoy this one as well.