Intriguing and entertaining psychological sci-fi.

Rating: Null/10 (22 September 1999)

Like Dark Star, this is a sci-fi movie that tries to make a virtue out of its low budget by concentrating on characters and situations rather than special effects. This is a good thing. However, the quality of script and acting here aren't so great as to elevate this to the classic status of Dark Star. It's intriguing and entertaining but lacks wit and depth. The acting is a bit ropy at times and the mathematical escape route is a bit too pat. But I like the fact that the origins of the cube are unexplained and the ending is ambiguous and particularly that the cop 'hero' character turns out to be a psycho wife abusing murderer. These are the elements that make it just a bit more entertaining and thought provoking than the average.