The Goldfinger
Seen it?2023 | 126 min | Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 8 times its budget, but almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 6 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In 1970s Hong Kong, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was formed to bring down the corruption syndicate led by British government officials. One of its top investigators is Senior Investigator Lau Kai-Yuen, who brought down countless corrupted officials. Just as he thought stability and prosperity are within reach, a new era of greed and riches takes him into a new battlefield of corruption.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
9 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$350 million worldwide on a $45 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Felix Chong Man-keung
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiHenry Cheng
- Andy LauLiu Qi Yuan
- Charlene Choi Chuek-yinCarmen Zhang
- Simon YamK.K. Zeng
- Michael NingRen Chong
- Carlos Chan Ka-LokHe Hao Yun
- Tai BoWu Ren Song
- Alex Fong Chung-sunKelvin
- Keung Ho-manMusharra Hafa
- Chin Ka-LokSarge