Dragon Blade
Dragon Blade

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Dragon Blade

2017
Movie
96 min
Mandarin

The communication system of the X-Force base in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is hacked by a mysterious saboteur. Bai Lu is assigned to Kuala Lumpur to carry out a reconnaissance mission. The Sky Key, which can open a space-time portal and is stored in the Malaysian base, is stolen. At the same time, Bai Lu suddenly loses contact and is suspected of stealing the Sky Key. She is wanted worldwide. Hong Huan and Huang Li are extremely worried and act rashly without the organization's permission, which unexpectedly causes an uproar.

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IMDb5.4/10
Google Users60%
Director: Daniel LeeGenres: Action, Adventure, History, War

Plot Summary

In the heart of the Han Dynasty, the Silk Road is protected by the elite Dragon Legion, led by Huo An. When a corrupt prince and his forces threaten to disrupt peace, Huo An and his men are framed and exiled to the dangerous western frontier. There, they must unite with a Roman general to defend the land against a tyrannical emperor.

Critical Reception

Dragon Blade received generally negative reviews from critics, with many pointing to its convoluted plot, excessive CGI, and weak character development. However, some viewers appreciated the ambitious scale, action sequences, and the star power of Jackie Chan, finding it to be a passable historical action spectacle.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's historical inaccuracies and dramatic liberties were frequently criticized.

  • While visually ambitious with its CGI and large-scale battles, the plot was often considered muddled.

  • Jackie Chan's presence was a highlight for some, though his performance was seen as less impactful than in his earlier films.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining action flick with impressive battle scenes and a grand scope, although many noted that the plot felt disjointed and the historical elements were questionable. The star power of Jackie Chan was often mentioned as a draw.

Fun Fact

The film features a significant number of visual effects, with over 1,000 special effects shots, aiming for a grand cinematic scale.

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