I've just watched a sci-fi horror movie called Cube. It was pretty awesome, as well as it left a lot of questions unanswered. However, the one that frustrated me a lot was, the Cube's purpose. I mean, who and why did they construct the cube and put all those people into it?
Did they reveal it in the sequels? I haven't watched them.
Answer
Putting prequels and sequels aside, keep in mind that Cube is a metaphor for life, for the human condition:
In the beginning, each character wakes up in a strange, uncomfortable place.
Each quickly realizes that making a bad move will result in death
Each reacts to the situation in a unique way
Those who live longest never get any real insight into who/what put them there, or why
So while the characters (and us viewers) focus on trying to figure out the purpose of the cube, no answer is ever given -- just like in life.
An additional point is that the sole escapee is the mentally disabled man, who just accepted what was going on, and never asked "why" or "who" or "how" -- suggesting the movie's message might be "you're better off embracing the mystery than trying to solve it."
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