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Inviso - This movie has an interesting concept, and a solid air of mystery, as the viewer never really finds out what the hell is going on. And while the movie burns through its best kills as the first two in its runtime (cheese wire intro, and face melting), the mere concept of several of the avoided traps is enough for me to feel intrigued. I also like when you take a collection of people with unique personalities, and force them into a survival situationjust to see how different people bounce off one another. Watching them slowly discover their use and purpose (escape artist, mathematician, autistic savant, architect) helped to add a method to the madness of Cube, although Quentin made it seem like a psychological experiment at its heart. The ONLY thing holding this film back is that the acting seemed like the lowest priority in filming. Everyone is one-note and over-the-top, and it became a bit much by the end. Props for turning Quentin from introductory protagonist into the villain by the end of the film though. Over-the-top character developmentbut character development nonetheless.

JONA - I really like the setting of Cube. Its such a standard design but its also eye-catching and its interesting to see all the different traps the rooms have. The mystery behind the situation, the problem solving and Quentins descent into madness were quite entertaining to watch.

KBM - To get this out of the way first and foremost: I've always hated when movies portray autistic people the way this movie does. However, when you have a movie that's this brilliantly atmospheric, where the concept and the production design are this strong I'm willing to give it a pass. Despite some stilted dialogue and a couple performances that aren't as strong as they could have been, the plot is intelligent and refreshingly doesn't feel the need to sit down and explain everything that's going on. The traps are creative, the directing is great, and the great concept is well-served. I've also heard GREAT things about Cube 2: Hypercube. [/sarcasm]

Snake - Why I Chose It - An unlikely independent success, Cube was a huge box office hit against a small budget of 350k. Cube has received much praise for its minimalist, industrial setting and philosophical approach to its characters. Cube received two sequels and has a remake upcoming.

My Thoughts - A very straight-forward film, Cube is brisk and purposeful, always marching towards its endgame. The settings are weird and disorienting, which is this film's best aspect. I tend to enjoy "characters trying to escape" plots greatly, and while Cube may not be very original in this regard, it feels unique in that all the characters have an actual purpose in being there and have their specific skill to help the group. However, said characters tend to be very forgettable and I don't really feel much when they die. Cube is ultimately a great concept marred by some problems, but still an enjoyable film overall.

Genny - Believe it or not I had heard of The Cube very recently to describe Escape Room, specifically that it's The Cube meets Saw. I can't agree with that, as both movies have a little more substance than Escape Room, but I can see why someone would make that comparison. Let me tell you guys of all the sole survivors of all the horror movies ever, this one gets my made up award for Least Likely to Succeed, and yet he does. Until the last act of the movie I thought this man was a complete nothing character specifically designed to impede the others when the game was getting too predictable, but charon predicted he would be something of an idiot savant who would somehow save the day and while that didn't quite end up happening he was partially right all the same. I feel bad that he'll never get his twenty-seven bags of gum drops. 6.(20) 7/10
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