Cyber Heist is a seriously misjudged, overlooked and underrated thriller that isn't only fascinating for people interested in economy and informatics but also for anyone craving interesting characters and tense plots that entertain from start to finish. The story revolves around cyber security engineer Kelvin Cheuk who uncovers a money laundering scheme at his company. One of his colleagues gets murdered, another one's brother gets brutally assaulted and Kelvin Cheuk is quickly blamed for a crime he never committed due to his own criminal past. He decides to cooperate with the police in order to clear his name but his employer has significant control over him when kidnapping the cyber security engineer's daughter who suffers from a serious medical condition. The showdown between the two men soon involves their colleagues, families, friends, the police and the mysterious antagonist hiding in the shadows.
This movie convinces on all levels in my opinion. The plot is varied, tense and fast from start to finish. The film's characters are diversified, profound and realistic. The acting performances are emotional, focused and talented. The visual effects are astonishing and bring elements such as cyber security to life in such a way that even those who aren't familiar with it will understand its different details very easily. The movie has an excellent running time without any lengths. As opposed to many other Chinese movies, this one isn't oversaturated with political propaganda other than the negative portrayal of predatory capitalism. Once the wild ride is over you will certainly feel like watching this movie again in the future and recommending it to your friends.
I went to the cinema to watch this movie without any expectations other than desiring to be entertained. What I have ultimately received is one of the greatest movies of the year and one of the most creative thrillers in a long period of time. I have thought hard and long about this movie but couldn't identify any negative elements in it which ultimately justifies giving it the highest possible rating which doesn't happen very often. My suggestion for you is to keep an open mind, ignore the exaggeratedly negative reviews and enjoy this surprising movie from start to finish.
