everypart 11,409 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 "Mr. Six," a star-studded story of an aging ex-con brought out of retirement to help his son, soared past the $100-million mark at the Chinese box office last week. The Huayi Bros. movie -- featuring prominent director Feng Xiaogang in the title role -- earned $67 million in the seven days ending Sunday, according to film industry consulting firm Artisan Gateway, bringing its total earnings to $106 million since its Dec. 24 release. - LA Times Bolstered by strong word of mouth, Mr. Six, starring veteran Chinese director Feng Xiaogang as a crime lord gone to seed, managed an impressive hold in its second weekend in Chinese cinemas, grossing $34.49 million. The film's evocative theme about China's recent rapid social changes — reflected through the Beijing underworld — has struck a nostalgic chord in China's capital city. For the full week running Monday to Sunday (Jan. 3), Mr. Six topped the charts, earning $68.5 million for an 11-day cume of $108.45 million as of Sunday (Detective Chinatown, which premiered Wednesday, Dec. 30, came in second for the full week with $66.51 million, including preview screenings). Mr. Six was produced by Huayi Brothers and was well received by critics at the Toronto and Venice film festivals. - THR With national ticket sales of 44 billion RMB, 2015 was a record year for the Chinese box office. And 2016 is shaping up to exceed it, thanks to both domestic productions as well as the upcoming release of "Star Wars." The crime drama "Mr. Six" has proved a crowd pleaser in the first three days of 2016. The story is set in Beijing, with renowned director Feng Xiaogang playing the lead role of an aging gangster.Feng was crowned Best Actor for his performance at the 52nd Golden Horse Awards, regarded as the Chinese-language version of the Oscars. The film also closed the 72nd Venice Film Festival in 2015."I'm a southerner, so there are some Beijing dialects in the film that I'd never heard before. It really shows the life of old Beijing authentically. And it's always interesting to learn something new," said an audience member."The actors really drew me into the story. The movie is about playing fair, about justice, which is a timeless subject. So I think it's a great movie," said another audience member. - CCTV News The movie is also set to break the record for highest grossing Chinese-language film in the US in recent years according to the international distributor. Xiao Fei's message to Liu Ye (WYF's monologue) That was so... moving. Especially if you watched the film and put the video into context. But even if you didn't... his eyes, his eyes show so much emotion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanatedBeauty 13,653 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 YASSS KREASE SLEIGH LIKE SENTI CLAUSE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasom's Nose 1,100 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 damn get that money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogwai 15,203 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Total whiplash to see those eyes staring at me like that and then I scroll down to see your sig lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everypart 11,409 Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Total whiplash to see those eyes staring at me like that and then I scroll down to see your sig lol I love how different he can be depending on situations.... I mean... this: and this: are one person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcran 2,290 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Slay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zris12345 474 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 the movie is so gooooood! everyone should watch it! so happy for fanfan, he's getting the praise he deserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToujoursSistar 7,681 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Slayyyyyy !!! I'm not that surprised been trying to watch the movies for days always sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrosa413 313 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I love how different he can be depending on situations.... I mean... this: and this: are one person LOL well he is our galaxy-man so it's understable if he is a bit twisted yeayyyyyyyy this movie is worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Don't Cry 5,451 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 yaaas, congrats! I really want to see the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serechan 1,482 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I can't wait to watch it. I wish it would air here but nope I have to wait for movie to be online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_mirai 1,024 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Is kris acting in it good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everypart 11,409 Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 Is kris acting in it good? He's been getting positive feedback from renowned critics and the audience (not to mention the director and co-actors and other celebrities) so... Anyway, here's a monologue he did for the wrap up of his character: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcran 2,290 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Is kris acting in it good? I watched the movie and honestly his acting was great. (believe me I'm not saying this because I'm a meigeni.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBase 3,193 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 that what i call a slayage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRH Ayyu 4,199 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I need eng sub!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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