Monday February 4, 2008 Hong Kong Stephen Chow's heartwarming sci-fi film "CJ7" was a hit at Shanghai's box office over its opening weekend. According to Shanghai United Cinema Lines, the city's major cinema chain, the movie has taken 5.6 million yuan (US$767,000) in ticket sales since its national debut on Wednesday. It has grossed more than 30 million yuan nationally. "It is a good performance for a film virtually without action," said Wu Hehu, the chain's deputy director. "Chow's large fan base seems a guarantee for strong box office." Wu said the heavy snow that plagued Shanghai for several days last week had kept people away from cinemas, causing an estimated 30-percent drop in total box office. "In that sense, 'CJ7' has made a very good beginning and it is expected to reap at least 10 million yuan at our chain," he said. Yonghua Cinema Manager Li Lan said his theater has made about 500,000 yuan from the movie. "The emotional story line that depicts the love between a father and son will make it a good alternative for the whole family," Li said. Thursday, the first day of Chinese New Year, will see the premiere of "Kung Fu Dunk," based on the famous Japanese animation "Slam Dunk" and starring the multi-talented Jay Chou. And from next Sunday, movie buffs will be able to see Julian Jarrold's "Becoming Jane," a biographical portrait of the famous author Jane Austen and her romance with a young Irishman. credits: cri.
Im definitely going to the cinema for this show at it is now getting rare for him to produce a movie~~!!!
According to variety it took in 60 million yaun, sounds like a good number. The numbers for the HK region was about hk$15.8 million, personally imo thats a tad disappointing which equates to around US$2 million in comparison kung fu hustle took in US$4 million plus on its opening week
is it that good? i personally was not impressed with kung fu hustler so let's hope the storyline with this movie is great rather than another stupid one.
don't expect it to be really hilarious chows trying to leave the comedy genre....believe it or not....i heard this film is rather heart touching than funny and martial artsy....something different from his old films.
