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One of the Best films I have seen from Jackie Chan in a long time (by tigdrgn01) |
Allow me to start by saying if you are expecting a non stop action fight film....Don't. This film is one build on story not action. The fight scenes are good but not the best for modern day film goers. The film depicts events on the Silk Road involving Chinese, Roman, and other countries who travel and protect this region. I have read other reviews on here concerning this film and give it a low rating due to non-action scenes. This film is not a blow them up and add more dynamite type of film. It makes one think.Jackie Chan has begun a long line of historical films, that have been ranked <more> |
Epic War and Heartwarming Story (by fatemaster2003) |
Probably to almost anyone, seeing the trailer of Dragon Blade for a couple of times might piqued your interest, especially when you see a couple of A-list actors and actresses in it. Most notably are Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody and Choi Si Won one of ex-member from K-Pop band, Super Junior .While most of the review I've seen here is pretty much saying this one is an utter disappointment, I for myself personally don't think so.To me, Jackie Chan along with Daniel Lee has managed to pull this out quite remarkably. Their choices for the actors are good, because each one of <more> |
Heart Warming Story about Friendship, Loyalty and Sacrifice (by uyguyo12) |
It's not everyday that you see movies like these coming out of Hollywood or mainstream media. This was actually a well thought out, written and directed movie. Granted there were some mistakes and plot holes like how in the heck did a Roman Legion on the run from the very center of the empire make its way all the way through the Silk Road? Or the lousy background of keeping a fragile sense of peace among the 48 nations contesting the route. Or even the Romans enlisting the help of its lifelong enemies the Parthians.Suspension of belief and historical inaccuracies aside, it was a <more> |
Surprising.. (by johnericdoysabas) |
It caught me by surprise! Not really a favorable film for critics but I did really enjoyed this film! That was really surprising. Romans, Chinese, Arabs, and Indians in this one historical epic. I mean how cool is that? I really thought this is just one of those straight to DVD kind of crap were Chan, Cusack and Brody is teaming up for an Chinese Historical Epic just for pure marketing type of sh*t. At first, OK I see JC doing his own thing making this epic into comedy or whatever, but then the tone gets too serious dramatically. I love films with good bonds and brotherhood. This is one of <more> |
Entertaining and spectacular (by farn-243-21987) |
Except for some details, the movie is very entertaining. The story is fascinating. The battles are awesome. But the story could be told better. Jackie's story are usually coarse in some details. In this movie, for example, the pillars and tablets in the first few minutes from the ruins seem too new without much signs of age erosion. There also is much development of the feelings and mentalities. The Chinese writing on the letters and the monument can be more realistic if enough history study is done. The officer ranking seems not so correct. All in all, I think it is still a fantastic <more> |
outstanding (by khevxbautista) |
First, I am a big fan of Jackie Chan. I love him very much but not very familiar about Brody and Cusack. But I loved their acting. I love the story of this movie. I you really have the passion for movies, you'll love this one. It's very entertaining made me smile on their working together to build the Wild Geese with the new guys and almost made me cry at some point. It was not disappointing like what some racist critics said. So sad I missed this one in theater because I'm not aware that it was showing already here. but overall i give this a 9.5/10 this movie is so great that I <more> |
Absolutely wonderful and refreshing film about War, Peace, Philosophy, Morals and so much more. (by angiris) |
This kind of film truly reminds me why I enjoy Asian cinema. This take here...the mix of martial arts and Jackie Chan, Jet Li kind of sword play typical Chinese which as awesome , mixed cast from various nations to throw in so many nations and trifles in just 2 hours and actually not make it feel rushed nor boring at ANY time whatsoever. Now that is something I find truly impressive and extremely refreshing. Jackie Chan as this peaceful and helpful man who seeks to create peace and assist others. "Turn foes into friends" as the movie so eloquently states in the end. John Cusack as <more> |
One of the best and yet underrated Jackie Chan film of this decade! (by www-afzala1) |
I manage to watch this on an airplane while I was on my way to Qatar, anyways I was a bit worried of what the outcome might be e.g. Flops like tuxedo, the medallion and the spy next door, but it turns out that it was so brilliant guess the critics are wrong about this film. Here are some of my pros I manage to break down: *The most redeeming thingwas the fight scenes, as Jackie stated in behind the scenes promo he wanted the fight scenes to be realistic instead of a wuxia-type fight scene and he absolutely delivers it well, he's in his 60's so he's not a young lad anymore that <more> |
Grand Scale, Lavish Production, Rich Narrative, Gorgeous Visuals – Truly Epic in Every Sense (by DareDevilKid) |
Reviewed by: Dare Devil Kid DDK Rating: 3.9/5 starsOne of the most expensive films ever produced in China, the historical action epic, "Dragon Blade", takes place during the Han Dynasty. The story centers on the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions Jackie Chan , better known as the Silk Route Guard, who joins forces with Roman general Lucius John Cusack to protect China's sovereignty as power-crazed Tiberius Adrien Brody seeks to defeat Lucius, deviously plot to usurp the throne of Rome, and also gain a major foothold on the Silk Road trade <more> |