The film won Best Action Design at the 16th Huading Film Awards, with Adrien Brody winning Best Supporting Actor . Critical Reception

(2015) is a historical action epic that brings together an unlikely trio of international stars: Jackie Chan , John Cusack , and Adrien Brody . Set during the Han Dynasty in 48 BCE, the film is loosely based on the intriguing historical theory of a "missing legion" of Roman soldiers who supposedly settled along China's Silk Road . Plot Summary

Common criticisms include historical inaccuracies—such as the implausibility of different ancient cultures all speaking fluent English—and the occasional feeling that the film's message of peace is "forced or cliché" . Dragon Blade (2015) - IMDb

The story follows Huo An (), the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions, who is tasked with maintaining peace along the Silk Road . After being framed for a crime and sent to work as a slave laborer at Wild Goose Gate, he encounters Lucius ( John Cusack ), a Roman general leading a weary legion into Chinese territory while protecting the young heir of the Roman Empire from his power-hungry brother, Tiberius ( Adrien Brody ) .

Initially wary of one another, Huo An and Lucius eventually form an alliance to defend the Silk Road and the young prince against Tiberius's advancing massive Roman army . Director: Daniel Lee . Genre: Historical Action / Martial Arts . Cast: Jackie Chan as Huo An John Cusack as Lucius Adrien Brody as Tiberius .

Critics have offered mixed reviews for the film. On Rotten Tomatoes , it is noted for its "pure bombast" and the novelty of seeing stars like John Cusack and Jackie Chan engage in swordplay, though some felt Chan's natural action flair was somewhat constrained . Common Sense Media highlights that while it is based on a "true story," it features fairly graphic and bloody violence .