The Last Frenzy 末路狂花钱 China, 2024, colour, 2.35:1, 105 mins. Director: Wu Rina 乌日娜. Rating: 5/10. Black comedy about a penny-pincher who goes on a spending spree before he dies just about goes the distance thanks to its cast. STORY A city in Jilin province, northeast China, the present day. Jia Youwei (Jia Bing), a … Continue reading Review: The Last Frenzy (2024) →
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