When the Eagle meets the Dragon
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.
Log it
Sign in to log this.
Character
Resolved, relentless, classical in form and earnest.
- resolvedopen-ended
- contemplativerelentless
- classical in formformally daring
- earnestironic
- intimateepic
Who loves it, who doesn't
No profiled raters yet.
Ask the title
A yes-or-no question, answered from what people wrote here, on TMDB and on Wikipedia. Never made up.
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Reviews on TMDB
Written by TMDB members; each links to the original. Not part of Tastebuds's numbers.
- Wuchakon TMDB · Apr 20195/10
***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 by a fugitive legion of Romans led by General Lucius (John Cusack), who befriends the leader of the security company (Jackie Chan). When shady Roman leader Tiberius (Adrien Brody) arrives with an army of 100,000, the other two groups team-up against them. Supposedly inspired by real-life events, "Dragon Blade" (2015) is a Chinese action/adventure that cost $65 million and looks it. The film is top-of-the-line as far as production quality goes (score, cast, costumes, sets, quick editing, locations, etc.). Chan is entertaining as usual while Cusack and Brody surprisingly tower in their roles (I say “surprisingly” because I wouldn’t have imagined them cutting it as Roman commanders in the ancient past). The tone is serious with goofy quick-edited action and a modest amount of humor that’s actually funny. If you happened upon any 2-3 minutes of this film you’d automatically think that it was a very worthy adventure flick. Unfortunately, it’s too manic
Read the whole review on TMDB
Cast
- Jackie ChanHuo Han
- John CusackLucius
- Adrien BrodyTiberius
- Sharni VinsonThe Queen
- Kevin LeeRoman Soldier
- Robert PeoplesRoman Soldier
- Tomer OzHuo An General
- Alfred HsingHan Soldier
- Max HuangShou Xia
- Sammy Hung Tin-ChiuRed Sun
Crew
- Daniel LeeDirector
- Daniel LeeWriter
- Tony ChengDirector of Photography
- Jackie ChanProducer
- Susanna Tsang Pui-SanProducer
Where to watch
Checking availability…
Similar in taste
Closest on the same fourteen dimensions, from everything scored on Tastebuds Other media included when they land close.
The Gauntlet 197779% alikeBoth classical in form, resolved, relentless.
The 13th Warrior 199979% alikeBoth classical in form, resolved, earnest.
Die Hard 198878% alikeBoth resolved, classical in form, relentless.
Die Hard 2 199078% alikeBoth resolved, classical in form, relentless.
Both relentless, classical in form, resolved.
The Shadow's Edge 202578% alikeBoth classical in form, relentless, earnest.
Foreign Correspondent 194078% alikeBoth classical in form, resolved, earnest.
The Vikings 195877% alikeBoth classical in form, resolved, relentless.
Ghost in the wires 201180% alikeBook · Both classical in form, relentless, resolved.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception 201179% alikeGame · Both classical in form, resolved, plot-driven.
Often watched with
Recommendations from TMDB. Opening one adds it to Tastebuds
