Reception
Fujian Blue remains obscure outside of the film festival circuit, due in part to what some critics saw as the films' rough aesthetics. Western critics have nevertheless been kind to the film so far. Richard Kuipers of Variety, who saw the film at the 2007 Pusan International Film Festival, argued that the film was uneven but a strong debut from first-time director Weng. The Hollywood Reporter who reviewed the film at the 2008 Deauville Asian Film Festival found Fujian Blue's non-professional cast and "interesting use of location" worthy of praise. Both critics also noted the film's social commentary, with the latter review stating that Weng accurately captures how "rime and addiction appear to be ruining the country's social fabric." However, like Variety, The Hollywood Reporter was less optimistic regarding the film's ability to reach a broader audience.
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