Gleaming the Cube

Name: Gleaming the Cube
Director: Graeme Clifford
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 1989-01-01
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Christian Slater, Steven Bauer, Richard Herd, Ed Lauter, Le Tuan

1989Dir. Graeme Clifford1h 46m

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Runtime1h 46m

Released1989

Budget$10M

Box office$2.8M

DirectorGraeme Clifford

About This Movie

Gleaming the Cube is this intriguing blend of skate culture and crime thriller, right? The film captures that laid-back, sun-soaked vibe of Orange County in the late '80s, which is pretty rad. What sets it apart is the way it weaves the personal stakes of grief and revenge into a story that could easily have just been about skateboarding. The pacing's got a nice rhythm, too; it builds tension as the protagonist, played by Christian Slater, digs deeper into this supposed suicide. You really feel the urgency in his quest for the truth. Plus, the practical effects in the skateboarding scenes are just so much more engaging than today's CGI-heavy stuff. The performances, especially from Slater, feel genuine amidst the chaos, giving this a unique edge.

Features a young Christian Slater in a standout role.Authentic representation of late '80s skate culture.The film's atmosphere perfectly captures a mix of adventure and tension.