Let the Bullets Fly
Rang zidan fei
China, Hong Kong
2010
132 Min
Color
2.35:1
Mandarin, Cantonese
Synopsis
Set during the Age of the Warlords in the 1920s, this comic western is the highest grossing Chinese film ever. When circumstances force an outlaw (actor/director Jiang Wen) to impersonate a county governor and clean up a corrupt town, the Robin Hood figure finds himself in a showdown with the local “godfather” (Chow Yun-Fat). Full of surprises and grounded with a smart, humorous script, Let the Bullets Fly’s battles are fought with guns and wit.
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Jiang Wen
Jiang Wen (born January 5, 1963) is a Chinese film actor and director. Born in Tangshan, Hebei province into an army family, he shifted to Beijing at the age of 6. In 1980, Wen entered China’s foremost acting school, the Central Academy of Drama, graduating in 1984. That same year he started acting both on the stage (with the China Youth Theater) and in films.
After appearing in many television serials and films, Jiang became renowned in China for his starring role in the 1992 TV series Beijingers in New York, which made him one of the best-loved actors of his generation. In addition to these he also starred in Hibiscus Town (1984, directed by Xie Jin), Black Snow (1990, directed by Xie Fei), The Emperor’s Shadow (1996, directed by Zhou Xiaowen) and The Soong Sisters (1997). Other than Red Sorghum, Jiang also collaborated with Zhang Yimou for his 1997 film Keep Cool.
Jiang wrote and directed his first film in 1994, In the Heat of the Sun, adapted from a novel by Wang Shuo… read more
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paolone_fr
7Jan13
incredibly entertaining. a demonstration of the versatility of jiang wen cinema. and the three characters are amazing in themselfves, as well as amazingly played by the trio chow-ge-jiang
owenpeterson
28Dec12
Unabashedly silly. Great at being what it is: a damn entertaining movie with action where it counts, fun dialogue, and delightful characters. If you want realistic CGI, slap yourself and realize it doesn't exist, and then watch this movie.
HKFanatic
23Apr12
Considering that half of this film's story is built on witty wordplay and subtle deception, it's no wonder that "Let the Bullets Fly" doesn't translate entirely well to the Western market, where much of the humor and intrigue is lost in subtitles. The *other* part of the story - the blood and viscera and comic bits of ultra-violence - still comes across loud and clear, though, and makes it a mostly entertaining film.
Andre Rehal
28Feb12
I was expecting something different. Not a much action as I would have liked. Also, 15 minutes could have been shaved off the movie but it was an interesting take on the whole Robin Hood story.
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Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly"
By David Hudson on March 2, 2012
“Some saw it as a conservative film, some saw it as liberal… but everyone saw it.”
Contest: Win One of Three LET THE BULLETS FLY Blu-rays
By Twitchfilm.com on April 25, 2012
We’ve got three copies of Let the Bullets Fly courtesy of Well Go on Blu-ray up for grabs and all you have to do is shoot off an e-mail. First, here’s the official synopsis:In the lawless land that is
Blu-ray Review: LET THE BULLETS FLY COLLECTOR'S EDITION
By Twitchfilm.com on April 24, 2012
Let the Bullets Fly was the first film I saw at Fantastic Fest last year. I specifically left my home in Dallas during the morning rush hour so that I’d roll up in Austin just in time to collect my……
Exclusive Clip From LET THE BULLETS FLY: An Ambush and ... Bird Calls?
By Twitchfilm.com on February 28, 2012
Rambunctious and epic-sized, Let the Bullets Fly features the return of Chow Yun-Fat in an action picture, but the real star is director Jiang Wen. He plays “Pocky” Zhang, a legendary bandit in 1920’s
Well Go USA Drops LET THE BULLETS FLY Red Band Trailer!
By Twitchfilm.com on February 10, 2012
The time has come for China’s highest grossing feature ever to land on US shores. Jiang Wen’s Let the Bullets Fly is coming to selected theaters and VOD this March 2nd, and to get you pumped, Well Go
Well Go USA Picks Up China/HK Blockbuster LET THE BULLETS FLY For US Distro
By Twitchfilm.com on December 17, 2011
I guess it’s just one of those nights. Let the Bullets Fly is China’s top grossing domestic film in history, and now it will most likely get it’s moment to shine on American big screens. Well Go USA
LET THE BULLETS FLY (Wen Jiang) Review
By Twitchfilm.com on December 16, 2011
Wen Jiang films aren’t known to be all that accessible. My first experience with his work (The Sun Also Rises) was a somewhat bewildering experience, but it definitely left me with a taste for more. His
FANTASTIC FEST 2011: LET THE BULLETS FLY Review
By Twitchfilm.com on September 22, 2011
With Jiang Wen’s film playing at this year’s festival here’s a chance to read my earlier review.Over the past few years, the majority of big-budget mainstream Chinese movies have insisted on beating their
It's Official, Chow Yun-Fat Joins Jiang Wen's Western 让子弹飞 (Let The Bullets Fly)
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
We last reported about Jiang Wen’s upcoming 让子弹飞 (Let The Bullets Fly) in July, when news regarding the film was first announced. The idea was that Mainland superstar Ge You would join Jiang in this black
Six-guns blazing! Jiang Wen prepares to LET THE BULLETS FLY
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
jiang wen ge you cannes 2009 announcement comedy western 1920s china…
Tribeca 2011: LET THE BULLETS FLY Review
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
Over the past few years, the majority of big-budget mainstream Chinese movies have insisted on beating their audiences over the head with overtly nationalistic sentiment. It has gotten to the point where
'Let the Bullets Fly' already picked up for U.S. remake!?!
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
This is one of the reasons why I love the Chinese film industry.Jaing Wen’s film has been out for what, days, and “… one of Hollywood’s biggest companies,” has picked up the U.S. remake rights for it already
Chow Yun Fat Stars In Rock And Roll Western LET THE BULLETS FLY
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
When last we had word from Jiang Wen’s Let The Bullets Fly the word was bad – the film had been delayed enough that it was going to miss the fall festival season – but now it’s back with……
The One Eyed Man Is Not Happy. Ge You / Chow Yun Fat Actioner LET THE BULLETS FLY Pushed Back.
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Well, this’ll be a blow both to the producers of big budget period action piece Let The Bullets Fly and to those hoping to catch Chow Yun Fat’s return to his best genre on the big screen. The big……
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[Last Film I Saw] Let The Bullets Fly
By lasttimeisaw on January 9, 2012
English Title: Let The Bullets Fly
Original Title: Rang zidan fei
Year: 2010
Language: Mandarin
Country: China, Hong Kong
Genre: Action, Comedy
Director: Wen Jiang
Writer… read review
Let The Bullets Fly - Eastern Film Fans Review
By Eastern Film Fans on July 8, 2011
DIRECTED BY: WEN JIANG
STARS: WEN JIANG, CHOW YUN-FAT, GE YOU, CARINA LAU, FEN XIAOGANG
Will this Action Comedy make you fly or will it be more likely that you’ll bite the bullet! read review
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