Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes
Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes

Movie spotlight

Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes

2020
Movie
70 min
Japanese

A cafe owner discovers that the TV in his cafe suddenly shows images from the future, but only two minutes into the future.

Insights

IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users92%
Director: Junta YamaguchiGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young café owner discovers a mysterious message from his future self, revealing that his business will be destroyed by a water leakage in exactly two minutes. He and his colleagues must race against time to prevent this bizarre, preordained event from happening. The film unfolds in a unique, single-shot style, adding to its quirky charm and frantic energy as the characters try to outsmart destiny.

Critical Reception

Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes was met with a highly positive reception, particularly praised for its innovative low-budget filmmaking, clever use of a single-take conceit, and its sheer creative ambition. While some found the plot occasionally convoluted, the overwhelming sentiment was one of delight at its originality and earnest execution. Audiences and critics alike were charmed by its DIY spirit and endearing characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • A remarkably inventive and charming low-budget sci-fi comedy.

  • The single-take gimmick is executed with impressive skill and adds to the film's unique appeal.

  • Despite its simple premise, the film offers a surprisingly engaging and heartfelt story.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved the film's originality, humor, and the unique single-shot filming style. Many praised its clever storytelling and found it to be a delightful and refreshing cinematic experience.

Awards & Accolades

Best Film at the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival, Audience Award at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The entire film was shot on an iPhone 7 Plus, with the cast and crew reportedly rehearsing extensively to achieve the illusion of a single continuous take.

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Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

Much like how the characters learn to utilize the TVs in a Droste effect to stretch how far they can see in time, Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes makes up for its lack in budget with a fantastically creative execution that only seems to get...