"Comedy and shifting-allegiances intrigue more than compensate for the dearth of action."
Critics from AV Club noted the fantastic dynamic between the two leads, describing it as a mix of hidden aggression and mutual respect among crooks. Watch Let the Bullets Fly (2010)
Reviewers generally describe the film as a "rollicking" and "propulsive" experience that blends absurd comedy with violent action. While the script is often called convoluted, the charismatic performances—particularly the "crackling chemistry" between Jiang and Chow—carry the film. Watch Let the Bullets Fly (2010)
Reviewers at Reason Online highlighted the "epical widescreen cinematography," calling it "purely gorgeous". Watch Let the Bullets Fly (2010)
Many compare its energy to Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle , noting it functions as an action movie, political satire, and Western all at once. Common Criticisms