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Huo An, the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions, was framed by evil forces and becomes enslaved. On the other hand, a Roman general escapes to China after rescuing the Prince. The heroic duo meet in the Western Desert and a thrilling story unfolds. Edit Translation

  • English
  • 中文(台灣)
  • magyar / magyar nyelv
  • dansk
  • Country: China
  • Type: Movie
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2015
  • Duration: 2 hr. 7 min.
  • Score: 7.4 (scored by 723 users)
  • Ranked: #6867
  • Popularity: #7364
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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Osaf
8 people found this review helpful
Aug 8, 2024
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Overall 7.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 5.5
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Dragon Blade (2015), directed by Daniel Lee, presents an epic blend of Eastern and Western cinema, anchored by Jackie Chan’s dynamic performance. Jackie Chan delivers a performance that is both charismatic and physically impressive. As Huo An, a former general who becomes a defender of the Silk Road, Jackie Chan brings his signature martial arts skills to the forefront, offering some of the film’s most dynamic and engaging action sequences. His ability to convey both physical prowess and a sense of honor and justice is a highlight of the film. John Cusack, playing the Roman general Lucius, provides a grounded but somewhat restrained performance, while Adrien Brody's portrayal of the villain Tiberius is intense but occasionally melodramatic.

The film’s story, set during the Han Dynasty, attempts to merge Roman and Chinese elements but ends up feeling predictable and underdeveloped. The script’s dialogue is often stilted, and the pacing is uneven, affecting overall engagement. However, the action sequences are a highlight, featuring impressive choreography and grand-scale battles that capture the epic nature of the narrative.

Visually, Dragon Blade impresses with its elaborate sets and costumes, enhancing the historical atmosphere. Despite its flaws in storytelling and character depth, the film offers an entertaining spectacle, particularly for fans of action and historical epics. Overall, it’s a solid 7/10, with notable strengths in action and visual presentation.

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coolsunshine
6 people found this review helpful
Jul 15, 2015
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This is one of the best historical movies I have ever watched ! Anyone who sees the poster of the film may think that this is just another historical , war film! But I say NO! War is actually the secondary theme of the story, so what is the main theme? FRIENDSHIP! The film showcases a blooming heart touching friendship between two warriors who represent two different nations. They learn humanity from each other , so do their followers. 'Sword is not to kill people, it is to protect those who you love', becomes the motto of their blade. The film teaches to cast aside all prejudices that make apart humans ; it gives you spiritual light to see a human being, a friend in your foe and rise as comrades to clear all the obstacles on your path.

Jacky Chan as the chinese warrior and Jusack as the roman warrior do an impressive job all through out the movie. This is not at all a boring movie, it elicits tension, suspense taking the viewer in to a a state of association with the representation of reality facing the character.

This is a bilingual movie - Chinese and English. Western and Eastern cultures are carefully united through the music blend creating a hamonious effect that soothens the soul.

The rewatch value is 100% and this is A MUST-SEE FOR ANY MOVIE FAN! ;)

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  • Movie: Dragon Blade
  • Country: China
  • Release Date: Feb 18, 2015
  • Duration: 2 hr. 7 min.
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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  • Score: 7.4 (scored by 723 users)
  • Ranked: #6867
  • Popularity: #7364
  • Watchers: 1,374

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