"Comedy and shifting-allegiances intrigue more than compensate for the dearth of action."
Some critics felt the script, despite reportedly going through 30 drafts, remained over-plotted and occasionally confusing. Rating/Sentiment Chicago Reader "Great fun in the Shakespearean tradition." Variety "An entertaining hot pot of wry political commentary." The New York Times "At least 30 minutes and several scams too long." Village Voice 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. despite reportedly going through 30 drafts
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