As a lifelong gamer who has spent countless hours immersed in virtual worlds, I can wholeheartedly say that Harmony Korine’s latest masterpiece, Baby Invasion, is nothing short of a mind-bending, reality-warping journey through the depths of digital mayhem. It’s like stepping into the nexus where cinema and video games collide in a symphony of chaos, confusion, and unbridled audacity.
Filmmaker Harmony Korine, known for his unconventional style, presents another mind-bending cinematic adventure in the form of Baby Invasion. This film continues along the lines of last year’s release AGGRO DR1FT, leading us into a similarly surreal world (this time featuring numerous digital rabbits). In this world, violence, chaos, masks, and McMansions collide under the Florida sun.
While DR1FT offered a gritty, hallucinatory portrayal of an assassin’s world, Invasion employs a distinct aesthetic but maintains a similar narrative style. It blurs the lines between cinema and video games so much that it becomes difficult to discern whether we’re watching a film or playing a game. To further emphasize this, on-screen titles appear at certain points stating: “This is not a movie. This is a game. This is real life. There is no real life.” So, are we clear now?
If you’re planning to watch Kornie’s latest film with the idea of watching a tale about infants overtaking Miami Beach, let me clarify: There are no physical babies present, but instead, a group of heavily armed robbers don digital baby masks as a disguise. The twist is that they’re simultaneously playing a video game, which means their actual crimes increase their scores in the virtual world and earn them real-world money.
Should you find yourself perplexed, don’t fret. Regardless of whether one grasps every detail, the film “Baby Invasion” is designed to provide an engrossing experience. It features a multitude of visual elements such as a live commentary track, computer-generated bunnies, various gaming symbols, and text in Japanese. The visuals are complemented by intense sound design and a pulse-quickening score composed by the British EDM producer Burial.
Initially, it’s captivating to watch for about the first 10 minutes, but much like the movie DR1FT, it quickly turns into a monotonously repetitive spectacle. While playing a video game can be an interactive and engaging experience, simply watching one can feel surprisingly passive and rather dull. However, despite its passive nature, many people are drawn to watching others play games on platforms like Twitch or YouTube, suggesting that director Korine may have tapped into something appealing here.
In the movie “Baby Invasion“, although there isn’t a traditional script, it can be divided into three main sections. The story begins with an interview from a game designer, who discusses how her latest creation, referred to as either Baby Invasion or Baby Invaders, unexpectedly became a real-life phenomenon. Following this introduction, we delve into the lives of a group of players, part of an online community known as Duck Mobb, who are armed with various assault rifles. They embark on a dangerous journey in a white van, with the intention of causing chaos.
The remainder of the film features two lengthy sequences where the main characters break into luxurious Florida mansions, which eventually transform into gruesome scenes of financial chaos for the billionaire inhabitants. Although the violence is not excessively graphic, there are numerous instances of weapons being brandished without being discharged. The masked intruders spend a considerable amount of time terrorizing homeowners and swiping their cash, but they also enjoy leisure activities such as taking selfies, exploring, and indulging in platters full of fresh fruit.
As I stepped into that over-the-top mansion filled with flashy riches, my inner voice whispered, “It’s about time someone took a slice from this pile of wealth.” The second heist, set against the backdrop of an indoor basketball court and a colossal outdoor pool (boasting the largest private one in all of South Florida), felt less like a crime and more like a fair exchange when I saw the extravagance and arrogance that filled the place.
Korine derives immense satisfaction from watching his group of enthusiastic gamers annihilate these virtual spaces, scattering lifeless forms across the landscape while boosting their scores on the internet. However, their amusement isn’t inherently addictive, and what initially seemed exciting and novel quickly loses its charm as it stretches out over a full-length production. Baby Invasion, in essence, is more of an event than a game or a film, or perhaps neither; instead, it serves as an experience that Korine skillfully directs with his signature visual style.
Some visuals in the movie are incredibly captivating, yet after watching for 80 minutes, their impact seems to diminish. The majority of “Baby Invasion” appears to have been filmed using body cams, providing a distorted fish-eye perspective of the turmoil. Additionally, there are shots taken with home security cameras – it’s puzzling why these Florida billionaires don’t seem to have advanced security systems or safe rooms installed.
The abundance of action on-screen in “Baby Invasion” makes it challenging to absorb every detail, especially with additional narration that seems more like poetic musings such as: “The rabbit sensed his luck had increased” and “He recalled the sensation of being one with the wind.” One might wonder if it’s all poetry or just an act. In truth, “Baby Invasion” is a blend of both artistic expression and potentially over-the-top narration, leaving viewers either captivated or confused.
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2024-09-01 01:26