"Bullet" flying high at box offices

12-29-2010 08:52 BJT

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The latest Chinese hit movie, "Let The Bullet Fly," is on track to shoot down Avatar's box office position as the country's biggest cinematic sensation of 2010. Receipts have hit 400 million yuan in just 10 days, and the film's popularity continues to grow.

Like 2006 Oscar Award winner "The Departed," which was based on an earlier Hong Kong blockbuster, Hollywood is also taking notice of this big screen thriller.

"Let the bullet fly for a while" has become a popular catch phrase among Chinese cinema buffs, thanks to the hottest movie of year.

12 days after pulling the trigger at theaters across the country, the film shot by Jiang Wen remains the number one choice among nationwide audiences. On one of China's most renowned big screen websites, fans opinion has awarded a rating of 9.1, higher than reigning box office champion "Avatar."

An audience member said, "I think the plot of the movie is very good. The acting is good as well, far beyond my expectations."

Another audience member said, "The director tells a very good story, and the actors are the best in China. It deserves my applause."

"Let the bullet fly for a while" has become a popular catch phrase among Chinese cinema buffs, thanks to the hottest movie of year.

The movie is also winning the admiration of professionals.