Gold Woman
A female career banker shatters the glass ceiling of a mega bank by disclosing its shady business to light. Tamaki, the Gold Woman, has worked her way up to be appointed General Manager of the office regarded as the General Staff Headquar- ters of the Bank with an assignment to liquidate its subsidiary by laying off 200 employees in total. Such mentally challenging appointment was made via recommendation by her senior colleague Mai, a smart and foxy woman running ahead of Tamaki in her career. With the help of her male colleague, Tamaki, a lone female wolf dares to challenge the all-male executives to prove what a true business person is all about.
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Plot Summary
A young woman working as a getaway driver for a small-time criminal decides to go straight, but her past catches up with her. She becomes entangled in a dangerous plot involving a stolen bag of money and a ruthless drug lord. To survive, she must confront her former associates and make impossible choices.
Critical Reception
Gold Woman received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. However, some praised the performances of its lead cast, particularly Nicole Weaver and Kirsten Prout, and found the film to be a passable B-movie thriller. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the action elements while others found it to be a derivative crime drama.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a formulaic plot that offers few surprises.
- Performances are a mixed bag, with some cast members delivering more engaging turns than others.
- While not entirely unwatchable, it struggles to stand out in the crowded crime thriller genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely polarized, with some viewers finding the film's pacing and action sequences to be its main strengths, while others were disappointed by its unoriginality and lack of depth.
Fun Fact
Director Jared Cohn is known for his prolific work in the direct-to-video market, often working on action and thriller films.
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