When corrupt Roman leader Tiberius arrives with a giant army to claim the Silk Road, Huo An teams up his army with an elite Legion of defected Roman soldiers led by General Lucius to protect his country and his new friends.
Dragon Blade feels more like watching a variety show than a historical epic; a big hit in China, it’s far too obviously tailored to one specific market to find any common ground internationally.
Even Jackie Chan’s action flair falters in this bombastic tale of Imperial Rome’s clashes with the Chinese.
Jackie Chan, John Cusack and Adrien Brody take up swords and sandals for this epic Silk Road crowd-pleaser.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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