The original Cube is one of my favorite films of all time. The mystery and mathematical design behind the cube is fascinating. Unfortunately, the sequels mostly fall flat by adding an unnecessary element and/or pulling back the curtain too much.
I somehow missed the release of this Japanese version until I saw a random online comment about it. I was disappointed to see the negative reviews, but never-the-less decided to give it a chance.
While it is essentially a remix of the original and not perfect, I enjoyed it. I think it is better than the previous sequels. The production quality is generally on par with the original film.
The characters could be more interesting and there are a few too many slow melodramatic stares. It also has less gore, but I am personally more interested in the survival and story aspects.
The film is fortunately not an exact copy of the original. The cube, characters, and interactions are somewhat different. There are similarities for sure, but it is the same situation and it is to be expected.
Rather than a remake, perhaps this Japanese version should be viewed as a story about another group in different cube in Asia (a Cube Cinematic Universe if you will). If Cube fans go into it with that mindset, I think they will enjoy it.
I somehow missed the release of this Japanese version until I saw a random online comment about it. I was disappointed to see the negative reviews, but never-the-less decided to give it a chance.
While it is essentially a remix of the original and not perfect, I enjoyed it. I think it is better than the previous sequels. The production quality is generally on par with the original film.
The characters could be more interesting and there are a few too many slow melodramatic stares. It also has less gore, but I am personally more interested in the survival and story aspects.
The film is fortunately not an exact copy of the original. The cube, characters, and interactions are somewhat different. There are similarities for sure, but it is the same situation and it is to be expected.
Rather than a remake, perhaps this Japanese version should be viewed as a story about another group in different cube in Asia (a Cube Cinematic Universe if you will). If Cube fans go into it with that mindset, I think they will enjoy it.