"Golden Finger" Gets a 6.5 on Douban: A Call to Revisit "Infernal Affairs"

Today, on December 30th, the new movie "Golden Finger," starring Tony Leung and Andy Lau in their collaboration after two decades, officially premiered. As of the writing, it has received a Douban rating of 6.5.

The reviews for "Golden Finger" are mixed. Some viewers criticize the film for having a "stellar cast but a simple plot, and exaggerated visuals, making it mediocre." There are even comments suggesting that after watching the film, there's an "urgent need to re-watch the 'Infernal Affairs' series to cleanse the eyes." Positive reviews, however, mention that "Derek Chiu's portrayal of financial crimes opens up a new perspective" and describe the film as an "acting showcase, with a riveting duel between the two leading actors."

The movie unfolds a fifteen-year-long showdown, revealing the dark side of Hong Kong's golden era. The listed company, Jia Wen Group, rises from obscurity to prosperity and then faces a downfall, with a market value evaporation exceeding one hundred billion. Behind the scenes, the mastermind, Cheng Yiyen (Tony Leung), transforms from a celebrated stock idol to a widely despised figure. Meanwhile, Senior Investigator Lau Kai-yuen (Andy Lau), persistently investigating for fifteen years, uncovers a complex case within a case, involving multiple casualties and affecting the entire upper echelon of Hong Kong society. Who is the puppeteer? Who can escape the legal net? Who will ultimately lose the game?