Dragon Blade
Dragon Blade

Dragon Blade

2015Movie127 minMandarin

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.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users56%
Director: Daniel LeeGenres: Action, Adventure, History, War

Plot Summary

A Chinese Han Dynasty legion commander is framed and captured by enemies. He escapes and forms an unlikely alliance with a defected Roman general to save their people. Together, they lead a ragtag force against a tyrannical prince seeking to control the Silk Road.

Critical Reception

Dragon Blade received predominantly negative reviews from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot, excessive CGI, and reliance on star power over substance. While some acknowledged the action sequences and historical setting, the film was largely seen as a generic historical epic lacking depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious scale and star-studded cast, but criticized for its convoluted narrative and over-reliance on CGI.
  • Action sequences are present but often overshadowed by a weak plot and inconsistent tone.
  • The film attempts to blend Chinese historical epic with Roman influences, but struggles to find a cohesive balance.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining, if somewhat flawed, action spectacle with impressive set pieces. Many enjoyed the performances of the main actors and the visual effects, though some noted that the story could be confusing and lacked emotional depth.

Fun Fact

The film features a large-scale battle sequence involving Roman legionaries and Han Dynasty soldiers, an element rarely seen in historical action films.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

***East meets West on the Silk Road in this hyperactive action/adventure*** In 48 BC, a peace-promoting protection squad on the Silk Road in Northwestern China is assigned to construction work at Wild Geese Gate wherein they are assisted...