Of course io9 wants you to read this review, infinity pool—The latest from Brandon Cronenberg (antiviral drugs, owner)— is one of those movies you don’t need to know much about before you watch it. No spoilers here, but if you want to go completely blind, you’ve been warned.
Set on a fictional island of luxury resorts (Croatia is set against a backdrop of gorgeous scenery), infinity pool Introducing James (norsemanAlexander Skarsgård of) and Em (in the shadow of the moon, Cleopatra Coleman) for ten years. Publishing heiress Em is funding this getaway — apparently funding James’ entire lifestyle. Up. Despite the glamorous surroundings, the polite tension between them never abates.
But infinity pool It’s not just a story of marriage drama. From the start, the film doesn’t limp until its first twist, with eerily rotating camerawork and ominous music telegraphing that something very dark is coming. the 2023 Sundance Film Festivalwhere the movie premiered, but I won’t go into details here. I decide to visit another beach with Gabi (Mia Goth from Mia Goth), a couple I just met. pearl When X), a flirtatious actress who specializes in “naturally failing” in TV commercials and her architect partner Alban (Jalil Lespert).
From the beginning, infinity pool References to “locals” slip away — unsettling elements like warnings not to stray from resorts with razor-wire barriers that include the perimeter and used to celebrate the rainy season in the area. A grotesque ritual mask (buy it at the gift shop)—you might think you know where this is going. Clearly, there are things on this island that need to protect tourists.But infinity pool It pulls the rug off and on and down a trippy rabbit hole (be careful if you don’t like strobe effects).
In his career so far, Skarsgard has shown a knack for playing characters that utilize both. When Subverting his handsome looks, this quickly rises as one of his best performances.Goth has a big year in 2022 X When pearl—The third film in her series with Ti West, MaXXXineexpires later this year — and infinity pool It just helps to elevate her further.
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If you’ve read this far, don’t read any further infinity pool Before you watch! Luckily, an opportunity soon presents itself. It hits theaters on January 27th.
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