Reception
The film's domestic release was delayed due to producer Tsui Hark's insistence on filming some additional comedic scenes after Yuen Woo-ping had finished the film. According to an interview with Tsui on the Iron Monkey DVD, this delay may have had a negative effect on the film's box office returns.
The film was given a wide release in the United States by Miramax Films, backed by director Quentin Tarantino. It opened in October 2001 on 1,225 screens earning just over $6 million in its opening weekend and more than $14 million overall. It received good reviews in America, and became the 11th highest-grossing foreign language film in the US. The film received favorable reviews from critics, and it has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film was ranked #99 in Empire magazines "The 100 Best Films Of World Cinema" in 2010.
Numerous controversial edits and changes were made to the film for the US release, to the dismay of Hong Kong cinema fans.
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