Bang Jia You Xi
2024 / 90m - China
Crime, Mystery
4.0*/5.0*
Welcome to the Game poster

Plot: Lu Fei runs a shady business in a local casino where he scams gullible visitors. His intentions are righteous though, as he uses his profits to pay for the medical treatment of an old friend. When the casino's boss finds out about Lu Fei's scam he traps him and forces him to come up with a hefty sum for soiling the casino business. Lu Fei has no way to get so much money in such a short time, but out of nowhere, he is approached by the boss' bastard daughter. She has an offer to make. She wants to lead a life away from her father but to do that, she needs money to start her life anew.

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December 07, 2024

4.0*/5.0*

Welcome to the Game is a slick mystery/thriller that leans heavily on a lush presentation and some fun twists (not unlike Fincher's similarly titled 90s classic). It's a simple genre flick with limited ambitions, but the execution is near-perfect. The performances are solid, the villain is great, the cinematography is bliss and the finale is a blast. The final scene in particular is one of the best I've seen in a while. I doubt this film will have any international exposure, but if you have the chance to watch it, don't miss out.