Cube (2021 film)

Cube is a 2021 Japanese science fiction horror film written by Koji Tokuo and directed by Yasuhiko Shimizu. It is a remake of the 1997 Canadian film of the same name, the first film in the Cube series. The film stars Masaki Suda, Anne Watanabe, Masaki Okada, Hikaru Tashiro, Takumi Saito and Kōtarō Yoshida. It was released in Japan on October 22, 2021.[1][2]

Cube
Theatrical release poster
Directed byYasuhiko Shimizu
Screenplay byKoji Tokuo
Based onCube
by Vincenzo Natali
Produced byAkiko Funatso
Satoko Ishida
Starring
CinematographyTomoyuki Kawakami
Toyomichi Kurita
Edited byTsuyoshi Imai
Music byYutaka Yamada
Distributed byShochiku
Release date
  • October 22, 2021 (2021-10-22) (Japan)
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

Plot

A man wakes up in a mysterious and cold cube-shaped room. He finds hatches on each side, leading to different rooms. Upon entering a room, he is suddenly impaled by a large metal square, which retracts, taking out a square chunk from his body.

Three people, Goto, Uno, and Ochi wake up in a mysterious room. None of them can seem to recall how or why they got here. A woman, Kai, enters the room, as well as a man named Ide. They all have no memory or recollection of how they got here. Ochi, out of fear tries to escape, but Ide warns him there are traps as he tosses a boot into the room, setting off flamethrowers. Confirming to the others that each room is trapped by certain sensors, Ide takes charge and begins leading the others through the numerous rooms; discovering clues as to the structure's layout. After crossing several rooms, they encounter another man named Ando who wound up under similar circumstances and first thinks they are a rescue squad. Together, they all manage to escape another trap that tries to kill them.

Cast
  • Masaki Suda as Yuichi Goto, a 29-year-old engineer. He is based on David Worth from the original film.
  • Anne Watanabe as Asako Kai, a 35-year-old staff employee. She is based on Joan Leaven from the original film.
  • Masaki Okada as Shinji Ochi, a 31-year-old freeter. He is based on Dr. Helen Holloway from the original film.
  • Hikaru Tashiro as Chiharu Uno, a 13-year-old middle school student with autism. He is based on Kazan from the original film.
  • Tokio Emoto as First Man, an unnamed prisoner. He is based on Alderson from the original film.
  • Takumi Saito as Hiroshi Ide, a 41-year-old mechanic. He is based on Rennes from the original film.
  • Kōtarō Yoshida as Kazumasa Ando, a 62-year-old company executive. He is based on Quentin McNeil from the original film.

Production

Filming took place in October and November 2019.[1]

Critical response

James Marsh, writing for the South China Morning Post, gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, and summarized: "The movie is so repetitive and sluggish, and the characters so insufferable, that being stuck in the deadly cube might seem preferable to watching it".[3]

References
  1. Schilling, Mark (February 1, 2021). "Shochiku Confirms 'Cube' Remake in Japan". Variety. Archived from the original on February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  2. "菅田将暉主演で密室劇「CUBE」をリメイク！男女6人に杏、岡田将生、斎藤工ら". Natalie (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 19, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  3. Marsh, James (April 19, 2022). "Cube movie review: Japanese remake of cult escape-room classic that paved the way for Saw is a big disappointment". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
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