A young programmer whose job is to watch over the reality-warping Cube defies orders to rescue an innocent mother trapped in one of its rooms.A young programmer whose job is to watch over the reality-warping Cube defies orders to rescue an innocent mother trapped in one of its rooms.A young programmer whose job is to watch over the reality-warping Cube defies orders to rescue an innocent mother trapped in one of its rooms.
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- (as Josh Peace)
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- (as Araxi Arslanian)
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Cube Zero is the third movie in the Cube franchise and rather turns in the direction of the first movie which worked the best, however in this one we follow Eric Wynn portrayed by Zachary Bennett who is working for the company that is accountable for the cube structures. He is questioning if it's morally excusable to work for a company that straight up kills people and he starts to doubt if the things they told him were all true. I think this is a pretty interesting concept and the movie needed to take a new step because just simply putting some characters in cubes with traps again would be probably entertaining but wouldn't bring the franchise much further. So we get to know a little bit more about how it is outside of these cubes and who is responsible for them.
And some people might absolutely hate that idea and some will love it. I personally enjoy it and think it was an interesting and risky step for the franchise to go. Like the other movies this one has some good gore and some pretty nice effects mixed up with some questionable looking CGI, however this movie was released in 2004 and therefore can't be judged too much based on that. One minor complaint I have is that I would have loved to see more of the cubes and their booby-traps themselves and don't spend so much time outside in an underground office because it feels like the character's in the Cube were neglected and therefore aren't as interesting as the ones being in the office.
Overall I think this is a good and entertaining movie and I enjoyed it more than the Hypercube one, however it's still quite a few steps away from the original in terms of quality and enjoyment. [6,5/10]
And some people might absolutely hate that idea and some will love it. I personally enjoy it and think it was an interesting and risky step for the franchise to go. Like the other movies this one has some good gore and some pretty nice effects mixed up with some questionable looking CGI, however this movie was released in 2004 and therefore can't be judged too much based on that. One minor complaint I have is that I would have loved to see more of the cubes and their booby-traps themselves and don't spend so much time outside in an underground office because it feels like the character's in the Cube were neglected and therefore aren't as interesting as the ones being in the office.
Overall I think this is a good and entertaining movie and I enjoyed it more than the Hypercube one, however it's still quite a few steps away from the original in terms of quality and enjoyment. [6,5/10]
The cube movies are the most inventive and satisfying creations in budget horror films today.
The first film is still in my top ten list and is a destined to be classic. I was a little disappointed by the second film which took a much more of a sci fi turn.
But this film returns to the grittiness of the first. Also being that we get to see the observers of the cube more, many connections (mostly to the first film) and secrets are revealed.
Many people say that they didn't like this because it jumps around out of the cube so you can't really get connected with the people in the cube. But honestly, that story has already been done, to perfection in the first cube film. This film is more about the button men who work at the cube.
This movie is awesome and is a perfect sequel to the original, and far more superior than the first sequel.
The first film is still in my top ten list and is a destined to be classic. I was a little disappointed by the second film which took a much more of a sci fi turn.
But this film returns to the grittiness of the first. Also being that we get to see the observers of the cube more, many connections (mostly to the first film) and secrets are revealed.
Many people say that they didn't like this because it jumps around out of the cube so you can't really get connected with the people in the cube. But honestly, that story has already been done, to perfection in the first cube film. This film is more about the button men who work at the cube.
This movie is awesome and is a perfect sequel to the original, and far more superior than the first sequel.
STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs
Another group of individuals awake to find themselves trapped within the confinement of the now legendary Cube,with only their wits and their speed to save them.In this instalment,we also learn more about the people behind the Cube and the sinister true reason for it's existence...
As I watched Cube:Zero stretch out before me,I couldn't help but feel I was watching yet another example of a great original film,a far-fetched but undeniably inventive and thoroughly engaging science-fiction caper,being milked for all it's worth with tacky video sequels.For any gore-hounds out there,there's some impressive grisly dismemberment scenes to behold and the original angle remains as clever as ever,but it's no cleverer than it was before.The film is just that:a desperate and sad extension of it's original self.It's never made clear what the Zero in the title means,but zero is a name for cannabis,and that's sort of what it feels the screen-writers had been puffing too much of when they penned another entry into the Cube franchise.With some naff new central characters introduced (typical and dourly indicative of this kind of video sludge!) and a slumberous pace,one can only hope that this marks the final part of the now depressingly wearisome Cube franchise.**
Another group of individuals awake to find themselves trapped within the confinement of the now legendary Cube,with only their wits and their speed to save them.In this instalment,we also learn more about the people behind the Cube and the sinister true reason for it's existence...
As I watched Cube:Zero stretch out before me,I couldn't help but feel I was watching yet another example of a great original film,a far-fetched but undeniably inventive and thoroughly engaging science-fiction caper,being milked for all it's worth with tacky video sequels.For any gore-hounds out there,there's some impressive grisly dismemberment scenes to behold and the original angle remains as clever as ever,but it's no cleverer than it was before.The film is just that:a desperate and sad extension of it's original self.It's never made clear what the Zero in the title means,but zero is a name for cannabis,and that's sort of what it feels the screen-writers had been puffing too much of when they penned another entry into the Cube franchise.With some naff new central characters introduced (typical and dourly indicative of this kind of video sludge!) and a slumberous pace,one can only hope that this marks the final part of the now depressingly wearisome Cube franchise.**
Well, after glancing over a few of these comments...there aren't a lot of people who actually like this film. Which I am personally quite surprised at as me and my boyfriend found this film to be the best of the Cube series.
I got the Cube box set for Christmas and I always look forward to watching a good movie. I had already seen Cube 1, so not much shocked me...bearing in mind, the first time I watched it, I was fairly disturbed...putting myself in their position...waking up in a huge cube not knowing how you got there.
Then there was Cube 2, not much happened in this film...I didn't like the fact there weren't any traps as good as the first film.
Then there is Cube Zero...a film that can get very confusing in places, but pieces itself together gradually, and actually explains WHY these people are in the cube, how they got there, and what happens when/if they get out. In Cube Zero, there are 2 guys hired to watch over the people in the Cube...they have files on what looks like everyone who has ever been in the Cube...you ask yourself "why would anyone want to watch over a bunch of people dieing in a cube?"...well you find that out also.
I personally think that the makers of the 'SAW' series got some of their ideas from the Cube series. I mean, when you think about it...strangers waking up in a room, not knowing how they got there at first, having to find a way out of this rooms else they'll die. Pretty similar scenarios if you ask me.
I'm not going to go into too much detail, as I don't really want to confuse people...but it's advised that you definitely must see the first one to make a connection to Cube Zero.
I got the Cube box set for Christmas and I always look forward to watching a good movie. I had already seen Cube 1, so not much shocked me...bearing in mind, the first time I watched it, I was fairly disturbed...putting myself in their position...waking up in a huge cube not knowing how you got there.
Then there was Cube 2, not much happened in this film...I didn't like the fact there weren't any traps as good as the first film.
Then there is Cube Zero...a film that can get very confusing in places, but pieces itself together gradually, and actually explains WHY these people are in the cube, how they got there, and what happens when/if they get out. In Cube Zero, there are 2 guys hired to watch over the people in the Cube...they have files on what looks like everyone who has ever been in the Cube...you ask yourself "why would anyone want to watch over a bunch of people dieing in a cube?"...well you find that out also.
I personally think that the makers of the 'SAW' series got some of their ideas from the Cube series. I mean, when you think about it...strangers waking up in a room, not knowing how they got there at first, having to find a way out of this rooms else they'll die. Pretty similar scenarios if you ask me.
I'm not going to go into too much detail, as I don't really want to confuse people...but it's advised that you definitely must see the first one to make a connection to Cube Zero.
i just finished watching it and taught it was great to have a perspective from observers outside of the Cube for once .i read some other user comment one especially saying the cube as not been ameliorated uplifted .well how could it be more advanced when the movie happens before the original cube.i also liked the fact that in this one you get the general idea on how and why people end up in the cube.Good death traps all around as usual ,groovy atmosphere a good film well done with a bunch of unknown actors that play there roles in a credible manner considering the type of film this is.i enjoy the less mainstream thriller horror pictures lately always more original than all those block busters remake from the good 70's movies which needed none of that remake bull@#@$ all together it was very entertaining i give it a 7.5 out of 10
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- TriviaThe exit machine is a slightly reworked, old Moviola film editing machine with a couple of raw speakers and a YES/NO button added.
- GoofsThe file cabinets in the observation room are marked with name ranges; one drawer is listed as "Rabinovich - Rabe", which is not in alphabetical order.
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