Infinite
Infinite

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Infinite

2012
Movie
20 min
English

Major Adam Fossy has awakened from hyper-sleep in the heart of a deep space probe to find his mission to collect evidence of extraterrestrial life has inexplicably and suddenly halted. Advised by F-MAN, an infinitely advanced artificial intelligence, Fossy contemplates his dilemma until a close encounter with an unknown being offers him an option: follow into the abyss or stay on the ship to continue with the mission. Fossy walks the line between illusion and delusion, fact and faith.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Shō TsukikawaGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a world where supernatural beings called 'Infinites' exist, who can achieve immortality through reincarnation, a young man discovers he is one of them. He is drawn into a millennia-long war between two factions of Infinites: the Believers, who seek to preserve the cycle of reincarnation, and the Destroyers, who wish to end it. He must choose a side and embrace his destiny to prevent the world's destruction.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Infinite' received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its visual ambition and action sequences, many found the story difficult to follow and lacking emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a unique premise, the film struggles with pacing and narrative clarity.

  • Action sequences are present but often feel generic and fail to elevate the story.

  • The philosophical concepts are introduced but not fully explored, leaving the audience unsatisfied.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate disappointment with the film's execution, with viewers often finding the plot confusing and the characters unengaging.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a light novel series by Kōhei Kōya.

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