Fly with the Gold
Kota hears about an impending 1.5 billion yen gold bar heist from his friend Kitagawa, a former college classmate, and decides to take part. The gold bar sits in the basement of the HQ of Sumita Bank. Helping Kota and Kitagawa are bank security employee Noda, a North Korean spy pretending to be a college student, Kitagawa's younger brother Haruki and a former elevator engineer. These 6 men are about to carry the boldest of schemes to bypass the bank's high-tech defense system.
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Plot Summary
A group of treasure hunters discovers a mysterious golden artifact in a remote cave. Their discovery unleashes an ancient, terrifying entity that begins to hunt them one by one. As they desperately try to escape, they must uncover the artifact's secrets to survive the relentless pursuit.
Critical Reception
Fly with the Gold received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its low budget, inconsistent pacing, and derivative plot. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating its B-movie charm and others finding it uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious, if flawed, attempt at a creature feature.
- Criticized for underdeveloped characters and a predictable narrative.
- Appreciated by some for its campy elements and retro horror feel.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a divided opinion, with some finding it a fun, low-budget sci-fi romp and others deeming it forgettable.
Fun Fact
Director Luigi Cozzi, also known as Lewis Coates, is known for his cult classic 'Contamination' (1980) and often injects a distinctive, albeit sometimes bewildering, visual style into his films.
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