After the long wait, finally, another Jackie Chan movie is here for all you fans! In this film, where the legend Chan is the lead star, the producer, and action choreographer as well, peace and heroism is the key concept. The movie will most likely make you laugh, cry, and experience a whirlwind of emotions during the right moments. It’s a movie to watch out for, and why not, really? Here are six reasons why you should watch Dragon Blade!
6 Reasons to Watch the New Jackie Chan Movie Dragon Blade
6. THE PRODUCTION
Props to the set, the costumes, and everything else! Shot in China’s western frontier, Dragon Blade is one of the most expensive films ever made in history. And hands down, you’ll be really stunned by how beautifully this film was created. A magnificent work of art, indeed.
5. THE UNIFYING THEME BEHIND THE FILM
Jackie Chan and Director Daniel Lee agreed on the main theme of Dragon Blade: “People from different races can live in harmony.” You’ll be seeing different races come together to fight for the good, standing together, and united.
700 crew members of different nationalities worked on set too, speaking more than ten languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Korean, French, German and Russian. Despite their differences, everyone worked hand in hand in overcoming the many obstacles in filming. How the world would be like if this accord happened in real life, right?
4. THE ACTION SCENES
With Dragon Blade’s moves and stunts, you’ll be enthralled. You’ll be astounded. It will make you hold your breath. This is a Jackie Chan film, after all.
3. THE STORY
A story that seems like something straight out from your history books, Dragon Blade revolves around Jackie Chan’s character, Huo An, who is the Commander of the Silk Road Protection Squad tasked to protect China’s borders from invaders. Accused of treason, Hou An and his friends were sent out to repair the city walls of Wild Geese Gate. Not long after, Commander General Lucius of the Roman Empire and his troops, who fled from their land, got lost in China’s borders that led Lucius’ and Huo An’s paths to cross. Their duel for the claim of the Wild Geese Gate eventually turns them into allies, where their exciting and action-packed adventure against the evil ruler Tiberius begins.
2. THE CAST
Adrien Brody
Choi Si-won
John Cusack
Lin Peng
Jackie Chan + Choi Si-Won of Super Junior + Vanness Wu of Meteor Garden + John Cusack + Adrien Brody = star-studded cast. Also joining the throng of multi-awarded stars are Karena Lam, Lin Peng, Mika Wang and The Chopsticks Brothers Xiao Yang and Wang Taili. This roster of actors is another reason why Dragon Blade is definitely worth watching out for.
1. JACKIE CHAN
Last but not the least. Dragon Blade is a Jackie Chan movie. What more reason do you need?
Catch Dragon Blade at the nearest cinema now!
