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Dragon Blade

2015 · 127 min

A sprawling, earnest historical spectacle mixing sweeping desert battles with sincere camaraderie, occasionally clumsy but carried by its heartfelt heroism.

Tagline: When the Eagle meets the Dragon
Overview: 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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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: loyalty
betrayal
friendship
survival
justice
Places: wilderness
military
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	8
Horror	2
Humour	3
Realism	4
Romance	2
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	6

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Genres: adventure, history, action, fantasy
Directed by: Daniel Lee
Written by: Daniel Lee
Starring: Jackie Chan, John Cusack, Adrien Brody, Sharni Vinson, Kevin Lee, Robert Peoples, Tomer Oz, Alfred Hsing
Cinematography: Tony Cheng
Runtime: 127 min
Country: Hong Kong, China
Languages: English, Mandarin

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