Cube 2 - Hypercube (2002)

56% of critics liked it
(9 reviews)
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In this Canadian-filmed sequel to (what else?) The Cube, eight strangers awaken in a cube-shaped room with no idea of where they've come from or how they arrived. All they do know is that they've been plunged into a fourth-dimensional netherworld where all physical laws seem to be made up as they go… More In this Canadian-filmed sequel to (what else?) The Cube, eight strangers awaken in a cube-shaped room with no idea of where they've come from or how they arrived. All they do know is that they've been plunged into a fourth-dimensional netherworld where all physical laws seem to be made up as they go along. Presented with cryptic clues as to the nature of their plight, the tiny group desperately tries to find a way out of their constantly shape-shifting environment, certain that if they don't escape, they will die slow but spectacular deaths. First shown at the Fantasy Filmfest in Munich, Germany, in the summer of 2002, Cube 2: Hypercube bounced around the sci-fi festival circuit until its American cable TV debut over the Sci-Fi Channel on April 5, 2003. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Andrzej Sekula
Written By: Sean Hood, Ernie Barbarash, Lauren McLaughlin
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Apr 15, 2003 Wide
On DVD: Apr 15, 2003

Critic Reviews

David Cornelius, eFilmCritic.com
A sleek continuation of an unexpectedly good franchise.
Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena
O mais fraco da série, este filme praticamente ignora a maior parte dos conceitos que tornaram o original tão interessante (como as armadilhas) e ainda conta com um elenco homogeneamente ruim.
Martin Scribbs, Low IQ Canadian
All of the original's hokey set design, none of its subtle existentialism.
James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page
Not shoddy for a release that bypassed the cinemas and made its way straight to the video shelves. A well-rounded package in all.
James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page
While this sequel may be as unnecessary as they come, Cube 2: Hypercube is unexpectedly good.
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
The sequel has turned completely and irrevocably bizarre to the point of utter nonsense.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
A highly intriguing thriller, coupled with some ingenious plot devices and some lavishly built settings..it's a worthwhile tutorial in quantum physics and slash-dash

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Bruce B

This is a sequel to the Cube, and though not as good as cube, its still a pretty good film, that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Eight people find themselves locked in a never ending cube with infinite number of rooms, most of which might me elimination or death, Kari Matchell is… More
This is a sequel to the Cube, and though not as good as cube, its still a pretty good film, that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Eight people find themselves locked in a never ending cube with infinite number of rooms, most of which might me elimination or death, Kari Matchell is not only beautiful but over the top with her acting in this one. A very surprise ending, and its on to Cube 3 better know as Cube Zero. This one gets 4 stars
Leigh R

Yep... it sucked. Still great theory, just not put into action very well.
Justin Y

Cube 2 is Andrzej Sekula's attempt at upgrading the great concept of Cube.This film is seen as a sequel to the original Cube, but the only relation is the concept. The stories are separate and there is a whole… More
Cube 2 is Andrzej Sekula's attempt at upgrading the great concept of Cube.This film is seen as a sequel to the original Cube, but the only relation is the concept. The stories are separate and there is a whole different cast of characters; so don't be afraid about jumping right into this one.The story is interesting and it does have a lot to think about. The problem is that it can be a bit too scientific for a number of people to handle. The picture does attempt to explain things, but as the 90 minutes come to an end there is still confusion in the air.Unsurprisingly, the CG effects are a bit of a letdown. Too bad, because the cube rooms themselves do create some nice scenery. As for the suspense factor, it isn't that high.There are a variety in the types of characters and the acting is nicely done. Kari Matchett does an acceptable job at carrying the picture and Geraint Wyn Davies and Neil Crone amuse with their supporting performances.Cube 2 may be a little too scientific for its own good, but there is still enough to make this worth checking out.
Arash X

What a terrible sequel, Watch the first one again & skip this
Greg S

Eight strangers wake up in a mysterious cube just as in the 1997 hit, although this second generation "hypercube" has some new and deadly tricks to play on its captives. CUBE 2: HYPERCUBE captures a reasonable amount of the atmosphere of paranoia and existential dread from… More
Eight strangers wake up in a mysterious cube just as in the 1997 hit, although this second generation "hypercube" has some new and deadly tricks to play on its captives. CUBE 2: HYPERCUBE captures a reasonable amount of the atmosphere of paranoia and existential dread from the original, although the acting is down a notch and the hypercube's new features (involving alternate realities) are too hyperbolic.
_kelly .

Hypercube may become a guilty pleasure of mine. For those fascinated with the first flick or generally interested in quantum physics fiction, Hypercube is a decent followup. The cast all act well, and the new "spin" on the Cube (that it is a space in which the '4th… More
Hypercube may become a guilty pleasure of mine. For those fascinated with the first flick or generally interested in quantum physics fiction, Hypercube is a decent followup. The cast all act well, and the new "spin" on the Cube (that it is a space in which the '4th dimension' is at the center of all the traps). The plot has all the necessary twists this type of flick requires without becoming cliche. My biggest complaint is the design choices. I simply don't like the white cube, but if they are going with that, they should have done some artful things with blood against that canvas, but the Cube remains immaculate during any bloodshed moments. Some of the traps are theoretically interesting (again if you like quantum mechanics) but they are not at all horrific. The Cube kills are computed generated effects that appear poor, and the CGI blood is even more annoying. All complaints considered, I still like this flick because of its plot edge and good ensemble acting.
Film C

i think this is the one i have seen its ok reli weird and strange in the way it works really but i didnt really understand the ending it was weird so it is a bit confusing
Curtis L

Um. This one is pretty cool, not as good as the first, but i like that it introduces time as another dimension in the cube.
Lafe F

A new group of folks are locked in a high-tech Cube maze, with some death traps which are hardly believable. Most of the characters were good, but some were annoying. CGI is obviously used in some scenes. I liked some of the concepts, like the alternate realities, time acceleration… More
A new group of folks are locked in a high-tech Cube maze, with some death traps which are hardly believable. Most of the characters were good, but some were annoying. CGI is obviously used in some scenes. I liked some of the concepts, like the alternate realities, time acceleration traps, the spinning razor trap (despite its CGI), and the solution for escape this time around. We got to see what was waiting on the other side, and wish we hadn't. It was fun, but simply a futurist variation on the original.
Daniel P

The tagline for this sequel to the groundbreaking Cube states, "The first one had rules". The first one also had a solid concept, imagination in the face of a low budget, at least one good performance and a nicely ambiguous ending which… More
The tagline for this sequel to the groundbreaking Cube states, "The first one had rules". The first one also had a solid concept, imagination in the face of a low budget, at least one good performance and a nicely ambiguous ending which didn't leave you feeling short changed. Cube 2: Hypercube on the other hand, has characters that are either walking stereotypes or cyphers, truly wretched performances (including Kari Matchett from Invasion), a nonsensical plot, a reliance on flashy, twirly camerawork in attempt to disguise the lack of imagination, and a plot twist the film hasn't earned. The characters come to ridiculous conclusions in order to advance the plot, and it's a relief when they start getting killed off. Unfortunately, even the deaths aren't very successful, relying on OTT computer effects which lack the menace of the booby traps in the original film. The concept of the 4th dimension - the hypercube - has no internal logic and a payoff that makes no sense. Fans of the original should avoid.
Alice S

Artificial.
Brett W

Hypercube is a decently executed (but not unpredictable) "why are we here" thriller up until the third act where the screenwriter seems to have run out of interesting concepts to explore and inserts pointless twists and allusions to an "overall" plotline that has… More
Hypercube is a decently executed (but not unpredictable) "why are we here" thriller up until the third act where the screenwriter seems to have run out of interesting concepts to explore and inserts pointless twists and allusions to an "overall" plotline that has no bearing on this film whatsoever. Or if it did, I didn't care. The philosophical questions are what's interesting, not some ambiguous secret project. I want to know what the implications of this distorted reality maze are. Is it bigger than the government that tries to control it? Well, according to this film...no.
Doctor S

'Cube 2: Hypercube' A Multidimensional Thriller Now that I've seen 'Cube 2', I realize that 'Saw' is nothing more than a gorified ripoff. There are puzzles, sometimes solutions, many questions, and constant anxiety during 'Cube 2' which… More
'Cube 2: Hypercube' A Multidimensional Thriller Now that I've seen 'Cube 2', I realize that 'Saw' is nothing more than a gorified ripoff. There are puzzles, sometimes solutions, many questions, and constant anxiety during 'Cube 2' which reveals its secrets slowly and cunningly. I have not seen the first 'Cube' so whether this sequel is a mere rehash, I cannot say - on it's own terms, I was engrossed in the plight of the participants. Some hammy acting from a couple of the male actors, but Kari Matchett is a name I will remember - her face is easy to as she closely resembles Cate Blanchett. The ending is somewhat disappointing and provides no closure, but perhaps I have to see the first and next entires to really understand what happenend. Recommended for fans of 'Memento.'
Laurence C

Cube 2 - Hypercube runs dangerously close to revealing too much about the beautifully abstract cube... and also blows on almost every level.
Chris M

Really? This was a pointless sequel. Basically an almost complete copy of 'Cube' but the plot has been changed slightly and the characters are different. Terrible sequel to 'Cube'.
Matthew A

In the beginning this film seems so interesting and the storyline just draws you in, but then it ends up having some of the worst twists ever. By far my least favourite of the Cube trilogy.