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."
A scene from Stephen Chow's
latest sci-fi film CJ7, which has grossed more than 30
million yuan since its release on January 30. (file photo:
mtime.com)
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.
(Shanghai Daily February 4, 2008)
