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First of all, the movie was amazing, it will keep you on your toes the whole time you're watching, it will keep you on the edge of your seat. I also want to add, I watched it multiple times. I may be bias because I am a big fan of Zhang Yixing, but he delivered his character well. Spoiler alert: this movie is not for the faint of heart, the whole time I'm watching my heart was beating loud for every scene that arrives. It does not feel good to see the characters get hurt but that's how it shows how great of an actors and actresses they are. I felt their pain and I even cried during and after the movie. The movie intends to educate us about cyber fraud which really changed my perspective on people who get scammed. It is an eye opening, mind-boggling, extremely interesting movie.

The film's content is well-suited to the current times. Although not overly detailed, viewers can easily envision the structure of such organizations. Moreover, the film highlights some of the deceptive tactics employed by these gambling establishments.

This film serves as a stark warning, particularly given the prevalence of gambling advertisements on illegal websites, which may desensitize viewers to the severity of the issue.

While the first part effectively introduces the main characters and builds towards a compelling climax, the latter part feels rushed, and the relationships between characters lack sufficient depth.

Based on the Southeast Asia fraud factory incidents in 2021, No More Bets is a solid tense Chinese crime thriller that presents the world of online scams in an eye-opening fashion, delivering unnerving suspense and shock with hard-hitting truth.

Through a promising overseas job offer, computer programmer Pan Sheng and model Anna Liang are lured into a fraud factory, trapped permanently in a slave labor camp where they are forced to commit cyber fraud in an online gambling scam. As the criminal network expands, Pan and Anna conspire to contact the police...

Director Shen Ao balances the multiple storylines well and maintains tight pacing, taking the audience through the logistical pipeline of a scam from beginning to end. The narrative kaleidoscopically presents the phone scam from different perspectives, ranging from the crime boss running the fraud factory, the computer programmer coding the scam app, the model fronting the gambling matches to the unfortunate victim taking the bait.

What draws the audience to No More Bets is knowing that this all happened in reality. It was shocking to think about how as technology develops, crime networks naturally become sophisticated and better organized too. The film incorporates the factual to its advantage, finding a style between documentary and fiction, like a dramatic film that's completely composed of the re-enactment scenes out of a true crime documentary.

There's been an exploding trend of crime films from Mainland China, with the immediate emergence of subgenres this year, like pulp crime with Lost in the Stars, crime procedurals like Dust to Dust, and neo-noir with Zhang Yimou's Under the Light. Government regulations seem to have opened up, allowing the depiction of gangsters and crime as long as public service announcements are tagged before the credits, specifically, title cards detailing every perpetrator's prison sentence and a public message discouraging committing said crime.

Come to think of it, Hollywood had a similar phrase with the Hayes Act from 1930 to the 1960s with its set of do's and don'ts in cinema. I hope this is a step towards more possibilities for Chinese cinema, opening up more fresh stories in new genres being told.

Were this not based on a true story, then I'd have thought you couldn't have made it up! A rather stroppy but brilliant programmer is passed over for promotion and so storms off in a huff. Like a great many clever men, "Pan Sheng" (Yixing Zhang) is a bit thick when it comes to the practical things in life and after a short plane journey finds himself attached to the lively and charismatic "Cai" (Sunny Sun) who is clearly too good to be true. A bus trip ensues and then "Pan" - and the other passengers - are promptly all but imprisoned working in a scam factory where betting odds are controlled and manipulated, where pretty girls are forced to host gaming tables and all essentially work to facilitate a complex fleecing operation that capitalises on the vulnerabilities of people at home who are successfully sucked into a fraud that nets the criminals millions of dollars and causes no end of collateral damage to those who find themselves addicted. "Pan" and former model, turned croupier, "Liang Anna" (Gina Chen Jin) try to concoct a way of escaping; of passing information to the outside summoning help - but their new guardians are savvy to just about every ploy they try. Interestingly, there is a glimmer of hope offered to all of them by their boss "Lu" (Chuan-jun Wang). He does allow them the prospect of buying their freedom - make enough money and off you go? Really? Hmmm. I did find the story fascinating - the use of some of the brightest minds to cleverly massage the data for an industry that is largely unregulated on a transnational basis is breathtaking. These guys basically print their own money as efficiently as if they had their own mint. Zhang does ok, even if he's a bit lightweight; it's Gina Jin who delivers the goods as an actor as the plot heads towards an admittedly rather unpredictable denoument. Sadly, there's far too much dialogue and the film drags it's feet all too often. A stronger, more effective, lead actor and half an hour less of preamble and waffle and Ao Shen could have given us a powerful indictment of human greed - on both sides of the computer screen. It's still watchable, though.

This movie is a rollercoaster ride..Amazing movie ... I was totally hooked from the starting.. It will tell you the reality of scams and frauds which happen and how horrible the outcomes can be.... I m really impressed by the acting of the cast specially the character played by zhang Yixingggg...the scenes were so genuine and natural... I will recommend you to watch this.. The direction, makeup was on point..no wonder the movie is doing great.. If we talk about visuals of the movie.. those are great too in comparison of the budget.. You will not be disappointed.. Pls give it a try it will open your eyes..

Heard about this movie from Reddit, Where it said that this movie made them hate the two people I've mentioned it in the title.

It is an eye-opener for the human trafficking side of things. The movie's antagonists force, the people to work for them, a.k.a. Trafficking. Somehow, they get people hooked on the job first via an email and tell them that they will be working overseas. However, these people do not know that they will be in it for the long haul. They do not know that they have already said yes to being these antagonist' way of making money and at the same time their beating bags if they do not comply.

This film also gives us a side of China, in they really spend a lot of money just so they can help the people who are already addicted and so that they can stop the operations. I think this is very wonderful, especially if this is really what's happening? Also, this gives us another point of view us. It also gives us not only the human tracking victims part but also, the other victims, and they are those have become addicted and made use.

Apart from that, this also confirms what one of the Philippine Congresswomen were talking about during a POGO hearing, and this was that they choose a country, they choose a suburban place to live and to operate, and then, of course they already have their investors ready, and so on (basically, what was shown in the film). Oh It's not part of the film, but it also opens a side for me at least. This is how these Chinese spies are recruited, of course they have already outstanding warrants in China, that is why they need someone's help from their From their government to erase that crime. And that is how the recent Al Jazeera documentary about the Chinese spy in Thailand somehow gives us and somehow I think this movie adds credibility to that.

This film really made me realize how lenient the Philippine government really is. As they were able to raid Onlin gaming Operatives because someone had already tipped them off and most of the time these are the people who had already escaped twice. And I do remember an Interview with a PAOC officer Who tells us that the people who already escape came to the police first and imagine, some of the people were working in a raided POGO hub would also be found in another one. Like come on!

I'm surprised by this movie. I heard from news that it is about scam jobs that are prevalent in Southeast Asia today. This movie depicted the situation realistically. I admire the movie attempt to also portray that the victims are on both side. I also like the moral lesson that the movie sent. Gambling is not just bad, it is destructive, and it consumes every one you love. I wish more people watch this movie, especially in Southeast Asia where thousands of people were conned to work in this scamming and online gambling center every month. I hope Southeast Asia authorities also serious in cracking down them.

The storyline is really great. The composition is so neat. This movie shows us the detail of how online fraud syndicate works, also up until the part of reasons why online fraud is so dangerous and what it can do to people. The slogan of the movie itself is great because it correlates well with the storyline of the movie "one more viewer, one less fraud victim" This movie shares lots of knowledge and awareness of online frauds which is now massively happening in lots of countries, and it's so sickening because there are lots of people, especially younger people who are desperate for instant cash, in the end become burden and thorn that hurts themselves, their own family, and people around them. Watching this movie is such an eye-opening experience, and I hope people can get access to this movie easily so that the message of the movie about the danger of online frauds can spread even more massively all around the world.

Props to all the actors and actresses, also the production staffs for making this amazing movie.

This movie was both educational and entertaining to me. Everyone thinks they can avoid getting scammed but what they underestimate is how thorough and well-planned some fraudulent schemes can be, how they're adept at manipulating your feelings and getting you to spend more of your money to reach that high of winning. The first part of the movie had good momentum and it felt like the stakes were high, but after that the pacing of the story slowed down for more plot development before quickly wrapping up. Overall I thought the movie was good because it was able to hold my attention, and it had a satisfactory ending too.

This movie really offers an unprecedented look into the complex web of the new type of overseas telecommunications and cyber fraud. The plot draws inspiration from real fraud cases across China, featuring realistic portrayals of the industry's inner workings. I was impressed by Director Shen Ao who revealed that he studied over 10,000 cases and interviewed a variety of people, from victims to police officers, to gain inspiration for the movie and also sought help from police and the anti-fraud center to collect information related to such online scams over the past three years.

Considering the amount of information gathered and people involved, I think the plot successfully managed to unfold from the perspectives of the criminals, the police and especially the victims. Some scenes seemed indeed quite cruel but it was stated the actual cases are even more extreme and what really went on was a hundred or a thousand times darker, crueler, and more brutal this movie came across as very realistic and I think overall the actors did a really great job.

I can understand now why the movie is considered so far a major success and since it was released amid widespread debate around overseas cyber fraud on social media, where dozens of people shared their experiences of being tricked by lucrative job offers, I believe "No More Bets" will hold a profound significance by educating people and by preventing others from being scammed.

No more Bets is a great well written thiller with great twists and surprises and a great cast and a very different type of performance from Lay from EXo fame The movie was very tence and make great use of its budget and locations and the movie highlights real life issues and gives use viewers a real insight of China and Cambodia .

The movie is a box office success and it's very well deserved and I expect many more thillers in the future to capture this type of tone and atmosphere within the movie as it was great 2 hour movie and it really has a interesting payoff for all characters invloed for the movie.

No more bets. Honestly, this movie was really good-it touched me, and everyone did a great job. I just felt like it ended too soon because I wanted to know what happened to the two characters who survived.

This movie is an eye-opener, especially for young people. It teaches us not to be greedy and shows what can happen if we are. We need to learn how to let go when we've gone too far and see how our bad actions hurt our family. It also shows how we can help others, improve our country, and how to ask for help in difficult situations. You should know who to turn to for help. Just like in other countries, there are powerful people and politicians who engage in corruption.

I also noticed that the movie aims to show that many Chinese people are victims as well. It emphasizes that we should help each other with these kinds of problems. Overall, I feel like they made this movie to raise awareness because they, too, have been victims of wrongdoing.

No More Bets, originally known as Gu Zhu Yi Zhi, is a Chinese movie that could be categorized halfway between a drama and a thriller. The movie clocks in at an excellent running time of one hundred and thirty minutes as it entertains from start to finish. The final result finds a perfect balance between imagination and realism. The movie's topic is on the pulse of time. Even though the film's topic refers to events in Eastern Asia, it's easy to empathize with the characters and care about the story no matter where you come from. This movie deserves more international acclaim.

The story revolves around a fraud factory that destroys the lives of three different characters. Programmer Pan Sheng fails to get the job he was dreaming of and decides to work abroad. He realizes much too late that his new employer is a criminal network and that he won't be able to escape and make it back home all by himself. Model Liang Anna dreams of stardom and accepts working as an online croupier abroad. She realizes that this was the greatest mistake of her life as she is being held captive, physically abused and verbally bullied. Gu Tianzhi is a young adult who initially gambles online for entertainment only. As he gets addicted step by step he doesn't only indebt himself but also starts neglecting his girlfriend and lying to his family members while his psychological well-being is spiraling out of control. These three characters will try to find different ways to deal with their challenges while Chinese police forces decide to intervene and bring those stranded abroad against their will back home.

No More Bets convinces on numerous different levels. First and firemost, the movie's story is diversified, emotional and realistic as it should keep viewers on the edges of their seats until the very end.

The three lead characters are particularly intriguing. They all have significant flaws and strengths that are shown in an unpolished manner. These characters go through drastic changes and deal with their challenges differently. Their fates are difficult to predict and lead to some intense twists and turns towards the end.

The acting performances are equally great. Zhang Yixing convinces as an ambitious programmer who constantly tries to outwit his oppressors. Jin Chen excels as beautiful model who needs to become tough in order to hang onto her resilience. Wang Dalu delivers the goods as young adult whose organized life is gradually spiraling out of control until there doesn't seem to be a way out of tragedy anymore.

The mixture of genres offered by this movie is also gripping. The fates of the three lead characters are particularly dramatic and at times even tragical. Emotional viewers will certainly shed a tear now and then. The way the characters fight for their freedom and how police forces gradually start intervening lead to dynamic action scenes and mild thriller passages leading to a memorable finale.

The only element that might bother intellectual viewers is that all the villainesses and villains in this film come from abroad while Chinese victims are portrayed as heroines and heroes who are saved by brave Chinese police forces who intervene in a foreign country without caring about local jurisdictions. These patterns of propaganda are greatly exaggerated and feel like attempting to not only entertain but also indoctrinate audiences. As a matter of fact, illegal organizations such as the one described in the movie can also be found in mainland China itself.

Despite its inappropriate propaganda, No More Bets is a highly entertaining mixture of a drama and a thriller on the pulse of time. The story has many intriguing twists and turns. The characters offer depth, diversity and dynamics that will make viewers care about them. The acting performances are stellar and deserve critical acclaim. This movie isn't only interesting for fans of Eastern Asian cinema but produced so expertly that it easily outclasses most contemporary Western movies of the past year.

"No More Bets" is actually a documentary-style movie based on real-life events. Think Oppenheimer. It presents a uniquely entertaining film revolving around online betting scams.

The greatest strength of this movie lies in its originality. It offers us a glimpse into the unsettling world of atrocities committed in online betting scams. We were quickly introduced to the modus operandi of how syndicates lure victims to become forced labour & how victims suffer various hardships once they're trapped in it.

"No More Bets" creates the right amount of suspense to keep viewers at the edge of their seats. You'd always want to know what happens next. The idea to showcase the film from the different perspectives of those involved in online betting scams, such as the advertisement spammer, the dealer, the gambler, the gambler's family, the enforcement officer, was a great one. The main protagonists, Pan Sheng (by Lay Zhang) and Liang Anna (by Gina Jin) were pretty decent. The supporting cast of Darren Wang & Sheren Tang were at their usual high standards. But the truly outstanding performance was from Manager Lu (by Eric Wang), the fiendish leader of the online betting scam.

Perhaps the film, being a Chinese film, has to adhere to strict censorship standards in China, hence some scenes had to be toned-down. (the violent & sexual ones) Although toned-down, the film hints that, in real-life, the forced labour of online betting scams suffer much worse than those in the movie.

On another note, "No More Bets" is not flawless. It clearly lifted one scene from "Wolf of Wall Street". (you'll know it when you see it). Cantonese is abruptly spoken in certain scenes, and what made it worse was the character speaking it was not fluent in Cantonese at all. (Note: Cantonese & Mandarin are slightly different) Some characters' dialogue seemed like it was from an anti-scam campaign instead of a film. The scene transition & camera angles could've been better.

In a nutshell, "No More Bets" is a one-of-a-kind film that is worth your time. It stays focused to its core plot of online betting scams' operations. Its central message of advising viewers against participating in illegal online betting, and to beware of online investments is the main takeaway. (for most of them are scams anyway). This could be an iconic classic for the years to come.

This movie was so great! The story just like roller coaster, so intense! Visual graphic so great, and the sound make me feel intense and goosebumps. In every line of story, I feels goosebumps and frightened, I want to saving all of them (haha). Moral value for this movie so great, about gambling and the dangerous of them, and we must not greedy and looking for money with instant ways. And all actors act very well! I love with acts of Zhang Yixing and Gina Jin, they acts so great! I think everyone must watch this movie! Thank you for Mr. Ao Shen who directed this movie and for all hard works, and so do all actors too, thank you!^^

This is a gripping and well-crafted film that delves into the notorious and ongoing scam epidemic, particularly prevalent in Asia. It offers a realistic portrayal of how these scams operate and why people-regardless of education or background-continue to fall victim to them.

The characters are well-developed and multi-dimensional. The protagonists, driven by their own tragic flaws, find themselves entangled in the world of scams, while the antagonists, despite their criminal brutal acts, display moments of humanity and genuine care for their loved ones. What stands out most is the film's nuanced implication that falling for these schemes is, in many ways, inevitable. By showcasing the step-by-step mechanics of fraud, the movie effectively informs and educates viewers on the hidden dangers lurking in plain sight.

Beyond individual greed and desperation, the film highlights a more unsettling truth: scams are deeply entrenched, often operating with alarming efficiency-sometimes even in cooperation with law enforcement or through elaborate setups involving paid actors to manipulate victims. This unsettling portrayal makes the film not just an engaging thriller, but also a thought-provoking, eye-opening commentary on the almost invincibility of such criminal association.

There's little to criticize, aside from a somewhat propagandistic ending that showcases China's efforts in cracking down on scams, emphasizing their success in solving cases. Frankly speaking, this ending cooled off my nerves that had previously built up and probably made me feel better for my bedtime. Lol so not too bad after all

Overall, this is a compelling and insightful movie that not only entertains but also serves as a cautionary tale about the ever-evolving world of fraud.

I love it so much. Everything it's perfect and enough. But i wondered in the end of the scene. The man hold the chip . It means what!?? It will there be revenge or the open for the part 2 ( if so i dont know part 2 will talk abt) It's very touched because after you watch the movie , maybe you will see your picture in it. All characters, no matter what the circumstances, are trying to earn money, work for hire, and make a living. It's just that the way they do it is different, that makes the difference, creating good and evil .

So if given a choice, always choose to do good. Don't believe in "easy work, high salary" jobs. There is something a little regretful for Anna and An Juncai, could they have come together in a kinder place?