Plot: A crime deal gone wrong runs out of hand when the buyer calls the cops on the robbers. When they escape they tear up a wedding, killing the groom on their way out. Several years later the widow runs into the killers again when she forgets her archery gear after a lesson. The thieves are conducting another deal in the same building, and everyone gets locked in when the doors close for the night. A blind martial arts master living in the building is her only chance of escape.
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September 14, 2023
They finally succeeded. Lamb Game is the first Chinese streamer flick I watched that rises above its roots and delivers something with more lasting appeal. It feels like a classic Hong Kong crime flick, only with a strong Chinese streamer aesthetic. That means extremely bold colors, flashy camerawork, and snappy editing. The film feels slightly less rushed compared to its peers (it's 15 minutes longer than most), it commits to a single genre and there's little to no CG to ruin the film. It's pure genre delight, a small-scale Die Hard with some kick-ass martial arts scenes, a nasty villain, and a beautifully lit setting. It's a simple film, but that never hurt a good genre effort. Fingers crossed that others will follow in Yi Huang's footsteps.