I was expecting an entertaining movie and that it was, only not in a way that ticked all the right boxes. The story has an aluring basis, Roman legion meets the Chinese army on the silk road. The way they take liberties with history is appaling. Crossbows? angelical choires? Chinese and Romans effortlessly talking? It is one big mash-up, insulting to the viewer. Glad I saw it online and didn't spend Euro's on a ticket

The evil Tiberius wants it all and plot murders and betrayals. However, even ennemy armies can love and conquer to end in peace. Amen. Very epically thought and produced. Some flaws in the connection between scenes are confusing but the whole is worth some time.

Surprisingly good due to Adrien Brody's standout performance as a villain, and the great fight scenes. The first part of the movie was a bit long and focused on Jackie Chan's Huo An bonding with John Cusack's character. The second part, when Adrien Brody makes an appearance is where the pace picks up, and things get more exciting. John Cusack is undoubtedly a great actor, but the real scene-stealer is Adrien Brody. He exudes evil, but portrays his character with depth. It is not easy to command screen in the presence of a legend like Jackie Chan, but Brody does that easily and you can believe that he could go toe to toe on a fight with Jackie Chan. Though there is a lot of CGI in the scenery, the fights were realistic and grounded. Another great thing that Hollywood could learn from is how this movie handles diversity. Cusack and Brody are allowed to shine while the top-billed Chan gets to do what he does best, the action. The prelude and epilogue of the story, though not connected to the main plot actually provides a good wrapping to the movie. However, Chan's attempt to insert comedy in his action seems a little stale and out of place. All in all, a brilliant action movie in its own right, and a must see for Jackie Chan fans.

But it's mostly the Huns and the good side of the Roman legion. This is good if you are a fan of Taekwando/Karate formations and dance movies in general... As a Jackie Chan fan I was expecting more goofy "White man can't jump" humor Shanghai Noon/Nights , Around the World in Eighty Days. . . . But there's a lot of blood and gore, with John Cusack playing a rather serious Roman. I think fans of Adrian Brody's other work will like the lack of goofiness, I don't really like his other work. Those who appreciate realism would probably be hyped by ISILevant referencing ruthless decapitation, personally I liked the lack of sexual content, Gladiator without the incest. A little bit Lawrence of Arabia, Jane Fonda's fitness videos and IP-man too. Love the pagoda building, the back story and songs in Latin and Chinese... very clean movie, with a solemn reminder of the barbarism of war, proxy war, drone wars and crucifixion. As well as the elegant discipline of self defense, military training, pagoda building and choreographing dance, A little Asterix there too. I would have preferred more humor or women(Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) but a nice family friendly movie that made me want to practice martial arts formations, work out and lift old skate weights.