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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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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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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Apr 30, 2021

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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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WhisperingGhost

Feb 24, 2020

I don’t like horror/thriller movies really but this is one of the better ones of seen. Awesome set design and cheesy 90’s goodness. I could tell a lot of thought went into this one, more than the average slaughterama. Worth a watch if can do the gore which is about a 6 on the gore-o-meter.

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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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Girard

Oct 13, 2018

In this film, you can detect a lot of good work with images, great directing and an intriguing promise but it faces serious problems with mediocre performances and a poor-made script, that gets to be really disappointing. However, it gets to build enough tension to keep viewers satisfied byIn this film, you can detect a lot of good work with images, great directing and an intriguing promise but it faces serious problems with mediocre performances and a poor-made script, that gets to be really disappointing. However, it gets to build enough tension to keep viewers satisfied by its absorbing plot and despite its big flaws, "Cube" proves to be a pretty decent film that's become one of the creepiest ones.… 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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