Review THE MYSTERY OF THE THE DRAGON SEAL Magical and Fantastic Adventure in the Quest for the Dragon's Power

Kapanlagi.com - Set in the 18th century, Jonathan Green (Jason Flemyng), an English mapmaker, must embark on a journey to China. Assisted by a mysterious young man he encounters, Green attempts to find the Dragon Seal legend. It is said that this seal possesses magical powers.

Anyone who possesses it will be able to control the dragons of legend. Green embarks on a truly dangerous journey. There are many parties who are also after the seal. Will Green be afraid? Certainly not. Green apparently once encountered a mystical creature named Viy in the past. No matter what dangers come his way, he is always ready.

Starring the Number One Action Actor, Jackie Chan

That is the premise of THE MYSTERY OF THE DRAGON SEAL (TMOTDS), a fantasy adventure film directed by Oleg Stepchenko.A familiar name if you have ever enjoyed the film FORBIDDEN KINGDOM.And in this film, Oleg once again collaborates with the number one action actor, Jackie Chan.  For those who are wondering why these two films have similar themes and visual tones, it may be because both TMOTDS and FORBIDDEN were also released under the related title, VIY.Referring to the story in the film TMOTDS, Viy is the name of the mystical creature encountered by Green. 

Packaged in a Light-hearted Plot

TMOTDS is packaged with a light-hearted and fun adventure storyline that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.For those who enjoy films like THE THREE MUSKETEER, PIRATES OF CARIBBEAN, THE LAST AIRBENDER, or THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM, this film is definitely a must-watch.From the beginning of the film, you will be presented with a narrative that serves as the background of the story. Don't blink, because the narration is so dense about the mythology used in the story. 

Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger's Duel

And as the opening gong, there are two international action actors who become the actors. There is Jackie Chan, a master who has martial arts and kung fu skills, and Arnold Schwarzenegger who plays James Hook, the prison warden who locks up Jackie. For those of you who miss their comedic acting, get ready to enjoy it in this movie. As a master, Jackie becomes a lively wise old man while Arnold is trusted by the director to once again become a figure of authority with above-average physical strength.

Plot of THE MYSTERY OF THE DRAGON SEAL

From the opening scene, we will be taken on an adventure to an old castle, snowy mountains, pirate ships crashing through stormy seas, deserts, and magical kingdoms in China. Everything is presented like a video game adventure, where the main character will meet new characters who will help him and continue the journey to the next level which is more difficult and challenging. Everything will lead to a kingdom in China where the dragon is lurking. And that is not easy because there is an evil sorcerer with his guards ready to block the way.

Fantastic Setting like an Amusement Park

Enjoying TMOTDS is like enjoying a complete ride at an amusement park. There are many fantastic settings with all their attributes, such as an English castle with fully colored uniformed soldiers, or a snowy mountain path with its bandits, or even a pirate ship crashing through waves of more than ten meters. They all appear alternately with their respective plots. And we as the audience will be taken to enjoy each of these rides for the duration of the two-hour film.

Super Captivating Visual Presentation

A thumbs up should be given to the visual effects team who polished each setting, bringing the presented fantasy world to life. Not to mention the debut appearance of the Dragon in the film. As an adventure film, the grand visual performance should be the main course.

TMOTDS is also starred by Anna Churina who becomes the sidekick of the cartographer. In addition, there are also Chinese actresses, Xingtong Yao and Ma Li who play important characters from the Kingdom in China.  And now the film can be enjoyed online on Mola TV starting from September 1, 2020. Let's watch it together here.  

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