Cube

Name: Cube
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Released: September 11, 1998
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Andrew Miller, David Hewlett, Maurice Dean Wint, Nicole de Boer

1998

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Movie Details & Credits

Trimark Pictures | Release Date: September 11, 1998 | R

Starring: Andrew Miller, David Hewlett, Maurice Dean Wint, Nicole de Boer

Summary: Six people wake up from their daily lives and find they are imprisoned in a deadly maze. Slowly they discover that each holds a key to unlocking this diabolical puzzle. But as a mathematical formula for escape begins to reveal itself, the enemy rises from within themselves and survival is threatened by the same human weaknesses that createdSix people wake up from their daily lives and find they are imprisoned in a deadly maze. Slowly they discover that each holds a key to unlocking this diabolical puzzle. But as a mathematical formula for escape begins to reveal itself, the enemy rises from within themselves and survival is threatened by the same human weaknesses that created the Cube. [Trimark Pictures]… Expand

Director: Vincenzo Natali

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 90 min

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69	#69 Best Movie of 1998
14	#14 Most Discussed Movie of 1998
14	#14 Most Shared Movie of 1998

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Keith Phipps

For his first feature, Canadian director Vincenzo Natali has, like the setting of his film, created a complex piece of work around an essentially simple foundation. Read full review

Kevin Thomas

Even though there are tedious stretches with less-than-riveting characters, the film gradually pulls you into its claustrophobic spell and becomes acutely suspenseful in its final half-hour. Read full review

Ernest Hardy

Although character arcs are a little too abruptly truncated as the story moves, Natali never fumbles the big picture. Read full review

Ken Fox

Natali's film has a fabulous look, a nerve-wracking, claustrophobic mood, a number of genuinely suspenseful set-pieces and some sublimely stomach-churning special effects. Read full review

Bob Graham

Cube falls into the dreaded trap of allegory -- aaaaaargh! -- and the clunky dialogue makes a midnight bull session seem brilliant by comparison. Read full review

David Sterritt

The characters are stereotypes and the psychology is simplistic, but the movie builds an effective sense of claustrophobic menace that thriller fans may enjoy. Read full review

Marc Savlov

It's an existential, Kafka-esque nightmare with no real resolution, although if you've been biding your time waiting to see some high-strung, ham-handed bickering on-screen, this is your A-ticket. Read full review

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MovieGoer14

Jul 26, 2013

The movie is filled with dazzling effects and smart plot, with good acting and phenomenal direction. It is filled with tension, claustrophobic atmosphere and shocking events. It is smart, shocking and entertaining, with masterful direction, dazzling effects and good acting, you can'tThe movie is filled with dazzling effects and smart plot, with good acting and phenomenal direction. It is filled with tension, claustrophobic atmosphere and shocking events. It is smart, shocking and entertaining, with masterful direction, dazzling effects and good acting, you can't possibly ask for more.… Expand

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LucasTReviews

Jul 12, 2015

Não existe nota capaz de expressar o quanto este filme é extremamente incrível.

Diferente de história de assassinos em série, fantasmas, demônios e outros clichês do cinema norte-americano, The Cube é um filme que te faz explorar e se interessar por cada personagem de uma formaNão existe nota capaz de expressar o quanto este filme é extremamente incrível.

Diferente de história de assassinos em série, fantasmas, demônios e outros clichês do cinema norte-americano, The Cube é um filme que te faz explorar e se interessar por cada personagem de uma forma inimaginável, é como se você tivesse uma conexão real com cada ser e situação passada ali.

Uma obra prima do gênero, faz qualquer crítico ficar sem palavras de como descrever tamanha genialidade… Expand

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MattK.

Oct 19, 2005

Very intense. Lots of surprises, good acting, existentialist in nature (but with a positive message), and a rewarding experience.

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Robinson2511

Apr 13, 2014

Honestly, not a big Horror fan, but I love this film, it's so creepy, mysterious & all-round bonkers that it makes it gripping, the only real complaint I have is the lack of answers this film has, I people will think this is what makes it mysterious, but at least one answer would have beenHonestly, not a big Horror fan, but I love this film, it's so creepy, mysterious & all-round bonkers that it makes it gripping, the only real complaint I have is the lack of answers this film has, I people will think this is what makes it mysterious, but at least one answer would have been nice, but the tense nature of this film is something I can't get enough of… Expand

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Robwinz

Apr 19, 2020

A low budget horror movie which is somewhat really good, the plot for this movie is honestly amazing and the actors do a good job for what they're given. Also, it's a very brutal and bloody movie throughout and the different types of rooms in the cube show us certain characters true coloursA low budget horror movie which is somewhat really good, the plot for this movie is honestly amazing and the actors do a good job for what they're given. Also, it's a very brutal and bloody movie throughout and the different types of rooms in the cube show us certain characters true colours on how they really are. Overall, it's a really good movie and its worth the watch.… Expand

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horcrux2007

Sep 2, 2014

"Cube" is a pretty intriguing and intense film. Making the Cube the antagonist of the film was a pretty big risk, but it did that fairly well until the very end, where one of the characters turned in to the villain. This was slightly disappointing, but it didn't completely ruin the film. It"Cube" is a pretty intriguing and intense film. Making the Cube the antagonist of the film was a pretty big risk, but it did that fairly well until the very end, where one of the characters turned in to the villain. This was slightly disappointing, but it didn't completely ruin the film. It has great cinematography and very minimalist, yet beautiful, production design, but the acting is slightly below average. I do recommend this movie for cult film lovers.… Expand

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shellview

Jul 13, 2013

This is how NOT to make a film. Take five or six acting students (the only reason they could be so bad), Write some god-awful dialogue. Name each character after a prison or a college or a fast-food joint, whatever suits your fancy. Add some torture instruments. Shake together in a greatThis is how NOT to make a film. Take five or six acting students (the only reason they could be so bad), Write some god-awful dialogue. Name each character after a prison or a college or a fast-food joint, whatever suits your fancy. Add some torture instruments. Shake together in a great big Rubik's Cube. Be sure to add no answers at all and "voila!" a pretentious piece of dreck.… Expand

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