Review of Let the Bullets Fly (2010) by Jonny C — 23 Jun 2011
Jiang Wen's Let the Bullets Fly thinks outside the box when it comes to comedic action films and that works in its favor.Bandits taking on bandits sums up this film's story, and while it easily pushes out past 2 hours, the eccentric style and swift pacing help move this thing along.
The subject matter isn't hard to follow, but the constant deception that occurs throughout the picture requires attention to keep up with what's going on. It also adds to the fun.Let the Bullets Fly has a title that makes it sound like some sort of ultimate shooter.
Well, it isn't. Yes, there are bloody moments and quite a number of guns going off, but this isn't a film that thrives on its action. If anything it is just as memorable for its witty and nicely executed dialogue.
Jiang Wen pulls double duty as director and starring as one of the main characters. Wen, along with Chow Yun-Fat, put together some solid performances as the film's leads. Chow Yun-Fat is really an enjoyable person to watch in here.
It's easy to see that time and effort were put into Let the Bullets Fly, and that's why it is a recommendable film.
This review of Let the Bullets Fly (2010) was written by Jonny C on 23 Jun 2011.
Let the Bullets Fly has generally received positive reviews.
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