IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users83%
Director: Vincenzo Natali•Genres: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A group of strangers awakens to find themselves trapped inside a massive, intricate cube-shaped structure filled with deadly traps. As they try to navigate the labyrinthine complex and understand its purpose, they must confront their own pasts and work together to survive. The psychological tension escalates as their individual skills and flaws are tested in this deadly, enigmatic environment.
Cube was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its inventive premise, suspenseful atmosphere, and thought-provoking themes. While some critics noted its low budget and occasionally uneven pacing, the film's originality and tension were widely acknowledged, establishing it as a cult classic in the sci-fi thriller genre.
Praised for its unique and suspenseful concept.
Lauded for its claustrophobic atmosphere and psychological tension.
Noted for its intriguing philosophical undertones regarding human behavior under pressure.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's originality, suspenseful nature, and the intriguing mystery surrounding the cube. Many appreciate its thought-provoking premise and tense atmosphere, though some find the plot occasionally convoluted.
Nominated for the Grand Prix des Amériques at the Montreal World Film Festival.
The intricate design of the cube was achieved using a relatively small, modular set that could be reconfigured for different shots, with clever camera angles and editing used to create the illusion of a much larger, more complex structure.
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