D. Eric Maikranz self-published The Reincarnationist Papers in 2009. Due to his difficulties to find a literary agent to have his book adapted into a film, he announced a campaign in the first edition of the book, offering to his readers a commission to someone who successfully pitched a film adaptation of his book to a Hollywood producer. By eighteen months, he received an email from Rafi Crohn, a junior executive at a Hollywood production company who found his book in a Nepalese hostel. (Maikranz paid the commission to Crohn in December 2019.)
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- 1 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсThe End of All Things 1:49
- 2 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсThe Blacksmith 1:25
- 3 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсThe Last Life 2:39
- 4 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсInterrrogation 3:14
- 5 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсResurrection 1:52
- 6 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсThe Samurai Sword 2:38
- 7 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсHold Tight 4:41
- 8 Гарри Грегсон-Уильямс10,000 Hours 3:13
- 9 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсIt's Not My Memories 4:07
- 10 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсEnemy Territory 1:48
- 11 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсNever Enough 2:42
- 12 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсThe Hub 2:40
- 13 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсRoll the Plane 3:15
- 14 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсCain and Abel 4:42
- 15 Гарри Грегсон-УильямсMeet at the Beginning 3:40
Infinite
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| Spoken Language | english, arabic, indonesian, spanish, italian, russian, tibetan, japanese |
| Runtime | 1 hr 46 min |
| Premiere: USA | August 7, 2020 |
| Digital: World | June 10, 2021 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Profanity, Violence & Gore, ... |
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A man discovers that his hallucinations are actually visions from past lives.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
The film "Infinite" is based on the book The Reincarnationist Papers by D. Eric Maikranz. This novel explores the concept of reincarnation and follows a secret society of people who possess total recall of their past lives. The protagonist, Evan Michaels, discovers this society and learns about his own past lives, which leads him on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.About the Author
D. Eric Maikranz is an American author known for his work in speculative fiction. The Reincarnationist Papers is his debut novel, and it gained attention for its unique take on the theme of reincarnation. Maikranz's storytelling combines elements of thriller and philosophical inquiry, making the book a compelling read for fans of both genres.Film Adaptation
The film adaptation, while inspired by the book, takes creative liberties to fit the cinematic format. The core concept of reincarnation and the existence of a secret society remains intact, but the plot and character development may differ to suit the action-packed nature of the film. As with many adaptations, certain elements are expanded or altered to enhance visual storytelling and appeal to a broader audience.Key Differences
- The film focuses more on action and visual effects, which may lead to a different pacing compared to the book.
- Character arcs and relationships might be adjusted to fit the film's narrative structure.
- Some plot points could be simplified or changed to maintain a cohesive storyline within the film's runtime.
What is the 2021 film “Infinite” about?
It’s a sci‑fi action thriller about people who retain memories of past lives and are reborn again and again. The protagonist realizes his visions and unusual skills are tied to this secret war, as two factions of “Infinites” clash with a man determined to break the reincarnation cycle at catastrophic cost.
What role does Evan McCauley play in the story?
Evan is the pivotal figure in the conflict: as he recalls past lives, he becomes the carrier of knowledge/skills needed to stop a world‑level threat. Essentially, it’s his awakening and his choice of side.
Who/what are the “Infinites” in the film’s world?
“Infinites” are people who reincarnate after death while retaining memories of past lives (fully or partially). That lets them accumulate experience, skills, and resources across centuries, forming secretive groups with their own rules.
What are the main factions in the plot, and how do they differ?
Broadly, there are two sides: one aims to use Infinite abilities more constructively and preserve civilization, while the other believes the endless cycle must be ended at any cost. The dispute escalates into a direct conflict, with hunts for key artifacts and people.
Is the film more philosophical sci‑fi or pure action?
In presentation, it’s primarily an action movie built on a sci‑fi premise about reincarnation and memory. Philosophical themes (identity, responsibility, the cost of immortality) are present, but they mainly motivate the conflict rather than drive the entire film.
Does “Infinite” establish clear rules for how past‑life memory works?
Yes: memories surface as flashes, dreams, and sudden recognition, and for some people they return almost completely. The hero moves from chaotic visions to conscious control, which becomes an advantage in both combat and figuring out what’s going on.
Why does the protagonist initially think it’s an illness or disorder?
Because the symptoms resemble a mental health condition: intrusive images, anxiety, focus problems, and the feeling of “someone else’s” memories. In the story, that’s a natural stage before it’s revealed to be awakening past‑life memory rather than a diagnosis.
What drives the intrigue: a mystery, an artifact chase, or a story of choice?
All three: the protagonist investigates his own nature (mystery), both sides chase an object that can change the rules (hunt), and it ultimately comes down to a choice—who to back and what price to pay.
How closely is the film connected to the book “The Reincarnationist Papers”?
The movie draws on the core idea/world associated with the novel but follows its own structure and priorities—more cinematic and action‑driven. So the concept may align, while story beats and presentation are notably adapted.
Who is “Infinite” likely to appeal to?
Viewers who enjoy fast‑moving sci‑fi action with secret societies, chases, and a mythology of special abilities. If you’re looking for hard sci‑fi or a deeply philosophical exploration, it’s more about momentum and concept than airtight logic.
Is it a self‑contained story or setup for a sequel?
The central conflict reaches a resolution, but the world concept and the rules around Infinites leave room for continuation—past lives, new incarnations, and consequences can be expanded.
Who directed the film, and how does that shape its style?
It was directed by Antoine Fuqua, so the emphasis is on gritty, high‑energy action, brisk pacing, and set‑piece confrontations, with the sci‑fi premise delivered through genre staples (chases, fights, showdowns).
Who plays the main character (without listing the whole cast), and what’s his characterization?
The protagonist is played by Mark Wahlberg: he starts as an apparently ordinary man who must quickly pull himself together, accept a new reality, and learn to use what once felt like a curse.
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Everything is very bad, even for the background. Perhaps one of the weakest films of Fuqua and Wahlberg, the latter, in turn, just does not understand what he is doing here and why all these cameras …
A disgusting movie in its plot. They could have made something like a new Highlander, but they ruined the rink. Don’t watch it.
Not working on any of the levels, a fantastic, annoying action movie. Tons of slow-mo like in the worst films of Bekmambetov, Snyder and Bay. Shabby Wahlberg. Zero characters. No plot (Assassin’s Creed level). Brown spot in the career of all creators.
In addition to a promising first half, there is nothing special to highlight. The plot is intricate and boring, there is no musical accompaniment, there is nothing to praise the actors for, because there is nothing to play. In general, another crazy money squeezer. Not worth the time.
Fierce piss of shit – a shelf of expensive and stupid blockbusters with stars (Red Notice, Immortal Guard or whatever) has arrived. It’s not fun to watch even with beer.
The idea is good, but the implementation is very poor. Time that could have been devoted to the plot and characters is wasted on clichés and lengthy action. The cast is too good for a movie like this. The same can’t be said about Mark Wahlberg. It’s just painful to look at here. I am generally silent about blunders.
The film’s authors did not add anything new to the immortality plot, but they did make more than enough logical holes.
Rating even with a stretch. There are not enough characters for me to describe all the cons. There are some unknown technologies here just to be. Significant dialogues are only needed to stretch the timing. And here the soldiers are as if they were recruited right in Polish shooters from the 00s.
The antagonist carries with him the solution to all his problems and for some reason does not apply it to himself. Although the plot is still banal. But sometimes the picture is beautiful and the special effects sometimes look good. And if they added the theme of the family, then there would be a real Fast and the Furious
… And then on a motorcycle we jump onto the wing of a flying plane … Bollywood is resting. In the sequel, Neo should appear, who will explain to the main character that he did all these absurdities, coupled with reincarnations, not because he was the chosen one, but because he is the dumbest failure in the matrix …
Fukua didn’t shoot anything good after Training Day. And Infinity confirms this. Not only is it poorly written with indistinct motivation and strange dialogues, it is also not beautiful. And Wahlberg is bad at acting.
It seems Walber is slowly becoming synonymous with disgusting films. Infinity is a stamped copy of films like the Fast and the Furious, only the level of absurdity is elevated to the absolute.
So, the locations, the special effects, the general shot, a couple of subtle jokes and, in principle, the idea of the film is good. But here is the execution of this idea🤦♀️ a passing action movie, where white is white and black is black, no intrigue and plot twists 🤷♀️
It seems that the potential of the plot is not bad, and they tried to make it beautiful, but the movie turned out to be extremely boring, I hardly forced myself to finish watching it. Questions for you, dear writers. 🧐
Spectacular and even very, but not thought out. You can watch for the action in bulk
The first thing that comes to mind is the mix of Especially Dangerous + Fast and Furious + Tennt. True, there are elements of rusticity and simplicity, but globally this does not spoil everything. Good for an evening out.
Fukua, of course, is a master of his craft – and everything is shot amazingly. Mark Wahlberg is a great actor. But the porridge in the plot and this hodgepodge … did their job. Maybe it would be better if the picture was released as a series or immediately as a multi-part film, I want more prehistory …
Terrible. And terribly not at the level of what is so bad, what is good, but just boring and ugly. They play badly. It would seem hard to make the Highlander worse than the Immortal Guard, but they managed. PS Wahlberg forgot how to play at all?
The most boring fighter. I have a feeling that someone played Assassin’s Creed and thought it would be cool to shoot something similar, but without getting to the bottom of the copyright. Even the Immortal Guard looks good against the backdrop of this movie.
I don’t know why everyone is so pissed off at this film: ((A rather light fantasy action movie, well, yes, it would have come out five years earlier :)) Basically everything seems to be there :)) Everyone runs, jumps, shoots, fights, drives :)) Change Wahlberg to Diesel and you can change the name to 'Fast and the Furious' :))
Quite a good movie. Despite the quite interesting plot, there is a large amount of illogicality in the actions of the characters, especially the antagonist, which leaves mixed feelings. The general idea is original, it helps to draw the viewer in, partly distracting from stupid scenario decisions.
I can only recommend Wahlberg fans. Everyone else can watch the trailer. I didn’t see anything new or original.
The idea is good, but the implementation let us down, with all due respect to Mark W. and Antoine F.
Marky Mark as Marty Sue. Wins logic and physics. Of all the lewdness, perhaps only history could captivate, but the basic idea on which everything should rest is too poorly thought out. All that remains is the unvaried victorious march of GG.
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