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This super low-budget science-fiction thriller (apparently one of the ten cheapest films to ever be shown on Netflix), essentially, proves that it's not about the cash, it's about the execution. Sure, 'Infinity Chamber (2017)' looks relatively low-fi when it's at its most ambitious, but this doesn't detriment any aspect of the piece - in fact, I'd argue that it forms a crucial part of its aesthetic - and it certainly doesn't look half bad considering that the central set was built by the director himself out of rubbish he found behind a shop. Really, a film like this relies on the strength of its writing. Thankfully, the writing here is on-point. The story itself is sort of an amalgamation of a few distinct inspirations - which include, but aren't limited to, '2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)', 'Source Code (2011)' and 'Moon (2009)' - but it still feels fresh and keeps you on your toes throughout. There are also a number of genuinely intriguing twists and turns to keep things feeling fresh, some of which work better than others. The piece plays with some really interesting ideas, weaving its grander themes and world-building into its smaller, more claustrophobic narrative remarkably well. It hints towards its various meanings and upcoming reveals using clever set-design and an engaging non-linear structure. It also concludes with just a hint of ambiguity (and I do only mean a hint). Pretty much everything is revealed naturally, drip-fed at the perfect rate, and this makes for a very compelling watch. The performances are good, too, which all help sell the somewhat heightened conceit. The lead, in particular, is a surprisingly nuanced and evolving screen-presence - especially considering that, for the most part, he's both the sole person we see and is acting opposite, essentially, an empty room. Overall, this is an entertaining and engaging film that makes excellent use of its micro budget to bring its high concept to life. 7/10.

Movies that basically have 1 character are very hard to pull off. This film does it. The story was interesting and the acting is good. Kept me intrigued right to the end. Would definitely recommend this film.

One of the better unexpected movies I've seen during COVID and I've been watching a crappy load of movies as I'm sure everyone else has. It had a small cast and lower budget but carried it off! Ending was satisfying !

If you have seen Cube(1997) and its subsequent sequels, then you will really enjoy this film. The film is based on an original idea and screenplay. Travis Milloy writes and directs this film with a very professional touch. I am sure he will become a top director after some years.

But the person I am most impressed with is Jacob Yoffee who directs the music. The background music enhances this film with a true sci-fi feel, reminiscent of Tangerine Dream the German music group that had a lot of success during the eighties. The cinematography is also superbly handled by Jason Nolte.

Plot of the film: Frank Lerner awakes to find himself trapped in an automated prison cell with an artificial intelligence monitoring him in order to keep him alive. Later on, Frank starts to get flashbacks of his last movements before he was captured. He forms a bond with the artificial intelligence, which is a rotating camera attached to the ceiling of his cell. Sooner or later Frank realizes that a lot of people have met their end in his cell and he must rely on his wits in order to escape.

Verdict: Superb sci-fi 7/10. Christopher Soren Kelly who plays the lead reminds me of the excellent actor Sam Rockwell who played Wild Bill Wharton in The Green Mile 1999.

More Sci-fi movies: Escape from New York(1981), The Running Man(1987), Fortress(1992).

This is a very likable piece of Science Fiction. I watch tons of Science Fiction and read tons of it too. The writer/director borrowed some good ideas and turned them into something unique. A bit of Hal from 2001, a bit of Groundhog Day, and a nice Philip K. Dick tone of "what's real?" If you know a lot about the genre, you'll know that a ton of ideas are cross pollinated. The Matrix took a lot of standard tropes. James Cameron probably has a reference book on SF tropes. So I'm not saying anything is wrong with the film besides the slow start. The lead actor carried the film well. This movie is a good watch.

One of those movies that overall wasn't that amazing as a whole, but is vindicated thanks to some satisfying moments. Experienced frisson twice, and at another point was so immersed I forgot to think about anything except this movie. These made it a worthwhile evening entertainment.

Has a memorable reoccurring visual that I probably won't be forgetting soon.

The making was alright and so is the acting but the director messed it all up in covering the tracks. Its like modern art: a piece of sh*t people are saying great because they are confused. May be the director thought mixing up realities and convoluting the story would make it a great movie.

It is way too long for a movie that is extremely repetitive. Halfway through it, it will get hard to keep interest and when you hold on saying it must me building the plot and will be worth it at the end only to realize it doesn't. It will feel like a complete waste of time at the end of it.

There are movies, and there are movies which are good enough to be called films. This is one of the best independent films I've seen in my entire life. "Infinite Chamber" is the thinking person's science fiction film. It's not full of wild futuristic ideas or concepts, there are no flash-forwards and flashbacks in its simple plot, and there's no fancy C.G.I., but it's still likely to blow your mind and maybe warm your heart a little too.

Although this film's concept is not a new one, it's execution and conclusion is. What was pulled off with such a small budget, a handful of set pieces, and a just a few characters was simply amazing. Even putting it's indie budget aside, it stands tall against Hollywood sci-fi. So, you're looking for something different to watch tonight? Something that'll make you think (but not too hard), and something that'll leave a smirk on your face? Give this one a shot. I strongly doubt that you'll regret the decision.

NOTE: I watch a LOT of movies. I've literally seen hundreds of movies, and scores of films. "Infinite Chamber" is a film worth your time. Additionally, I very, very rarely rate anything above an 8 (especially recent film or television), and therefore giving this a 9 was refreshing but also a strange feeling. I didn't give it a 9 to even out its IMDB rating (I never do that), I gave it a 9 because it deserves a 9.

There's half a good idea floating around here somewhere but it doesn't quite make it.

Writer/Director, alas. Not many people can get away with doing both. Milloy might well emerge as a great one of either - possibly both! - but this movie cries out for a third eye, someone to tighten-up and smooth-out the script and either make the middle more interesting or just cut the length in half.

That it's an indie done on a budget is highly creditable. The production values are excellent, the actors are good, and an especial mention to composer Jacob Yoffee whose score works incredibly well.

It's a half-hour stary spread out far too long. Watch it on video and fast forward or give it a miss altogether. But watch out for Milloy in the future.

To reboot a classic movie for a new generation is lazy and disgraceful.

To come up with a new conceptually outside-the-box movie with a cohesive plot is extremely rare and is a true gem. The most recent thing example I can think of is 'The Matrix', unprecedented concepts, albeit still lacking some cohesion.

'Infinity Chamber' falls into a third, middle-ground category: Borrowing new elements/concepts from other movies as a means to create a "original" movie.

IMO, any such movie would still fall into a sub-genre of the original movie it borrowed its defining elements from. The new movie can still be original (in its own right) if it uses the borrowed concept only as a launchpad to branch off into creative laterals.

The Good:

'Infinity Chamber' is largely a one-man show. Thankfully, the lead actor does a great job of keeping the viewer entertained. Interestingly, the dialogue between the man and the computer is what gave the movie its charm. The computer has all the qualifying intellectual attributes of a real person:, mannerisms, personality, relatability, voice etc. It's easy to forget that the dialogue isn't between two people, despite the computer's limitation to only give pre-programmed or abstract answers.

Whether friendly or hostile, I've always appreciated movies where man and machine can form any sort of progressing understanding towards the other.

The Bad:

This movie isn't without some obscurity and unanswered questions. While this may turn some viewers off entirely, I found them to be forgivable due to the entertaining themes and aspects of the movie as a whole.

If you like movies like "Moon" or "Ex Machina", I'd venture to say you'd find this movie interesting, if not entertaining.

8/10 stars for this low-budget sci-fi movie that brings forth an entertaining sub- original storyline in a world of countless and shameless Hollywood reboots.

Good, independent Sci-fi movie. I think it's a mix (or influenced by) of 2001, Cube, Matrix, and Moon - in it's own independent way. Thoughtful and interesting. Partly Captivating. I recommend!

Not trying to be too hard on Travis Milloy, I do have considerable respect for the effort given the limited resources to work with.

However, I'm guessing many of the 10 star ratings are coming from relatively younger viewers for whom this concept is something radically new, thought provoking, etc.?

Well, actually, this is something of a retread of a retread.

Of course, I get the concept of the insistent but strangely limited AI that has to be outsmarted by the human protagonist who is, at least for the vast majority of the film, at the mercy of his AI overseeer.

And that's the real problem of this film.

It's way, way . . . way too long, in the drawn out, at times absurdly obvious dialogue and overly pseudo-humanoid persona of the AI entity. As the tediously obvious dialogue dragged on, I found myself completing the sentences between our hapless human captive and "Howard" the AI before they were finished; not a good sign.

Yes, I get the somewhat clever attempted subplots woven later into this tapestry, but seriously, this would have been a great short, but not a full length feature film.

I can forgive the production being executed on a limited budget. There have been more than a few truly creative and iconic sci-fi productions created with equal or even less investment that have and will stand the test of time.

"Moon" comes to mind as an excellent example thereof.

Sorry, this is nowhere near that status of creative content.

If you really want to see a vastly better portrayal of the not too distant future AI vs. human scenario, with the roles somewhat reversed (no spoilers here), I would strongly recommend "Ex Machina".

That will get you thinking, and not a dull moment, anywhere. And I'm not talking about big CGI and big budget, but rather how the story evolves, the dialogue, the delicate complexity of interactions, etc.

As for this production, keep trying . . . 5 stars for effort.

Not a bad film, kept me guessing right to the end as there are so many possible endings or plot twists that could have been used. well made with a good lead actor and well directed. the only bad thing about this sort of film is, once you know the ending it kind of spoils a second viewing as you know how it ends, but it is definitely worth a watch. just don't let anyone spoil it for you by telling you the ending :)

It isn't easy to entertain an audience with (almost) just one actor talking to a computer but in my case it worked. Not so much for my wife even though she didn't hate it either. The plot is a bit far fetched but it's science fiction so I didn't pay too much attention to that. As the leading actor Christopher Soren Kelly did a good job. He acts convincing enough to keep you interested in the rest of the movie and to find out what's really happening. All in all Infinity Chamber is worth a watch. Just don't expect a sci-fi masterpiece because it isn't.

I was really excited about this. I thought it was going to be a very clever science fiction movie. It turns out it's low budget, the acting is bad, the script is bad, the story is bad and nearly non-existent and the locations are bad. I would advise you to watch something else if you can.

Once every so often, the science-fiction genre sends us film which reminds us of why some of us keep watching. Infinity Chamber is one of those reasons. A strong lead actor, unpredictable and intriguing plot, impressive cinematography, and an understated loves story make this one worth viewing. It's not for everyone, but genre fans will see its' merit.

The movie does enough well to make it worth watching, while not necessarily excelling across the board. I enjoyed the protagonist and Howard was a highlight throughout. I am very glad I didn't the IMDB description before watching and went into blind instead.

1h40m of the same 3 scenes in a round robin sounds boring, and in this case it is. The story is not original, very cheap production, my advise is skip it.

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.

Wow...unhealthy mix of memento with groundhog day with a bit of matrix,but without any elements that made this movies great.. 4 stars just because ive seen worse to.

The story is Dickian in that it intensely blurs the line between the real world and the made up world. All K. Dick readers should watch and enjoy this.

The film is written. Well written. Rod Serling would also have approved. All Twilight Zone fans should watch and enjoy this.

It should equally appeal to the lovers of the prison escape subgenre. Specially to fans of McGoohan's The Prisoner, for its structure and for the fact that the protagonist's brain is his only weapon as well as the reason he is being secretly detained.

The minimalist stages and costumes are sharp and memorable. The dialogue is clear and smart, and I'm pleasantly surprised that it never is geeky, a trap into which many a movie writer falls as soon as computers are involved.

Infinity Chamber doesn't go for originality in its main story line, but is one of the very few that deliver it well. Going for quality, it shows a rare combination of impeccable acting and flawless logic. Originality is found in the details. Particularly enjoyable to me is an unusual romance that the writer cleverly manages to fit in.