The Mystery of the Dragon Seal (Iron Mask)

WORK – Embark on an amazing journey

The explorer and famous cartographer Jonathan Green is tasked by Pierre I to draw the first map of the Far East. When he arrives in China, he will meet strange and extraordinary creatures and face the mysterious King Dragon.

Continue Viy's Legend where the peregrinations of our English explorer will lead him to China, this unlikely Russian blockbuster is a fantastic adventure film strongly influenced by the wu xia pian. And if the adventures are multiple, the artistic direction very eye-catching, the generous action scenes, the comic timing (voluntaryly absurd) well managed and the guests of brand (Jackie and Schwarzy) delighted to make an appearance (in the Tower of London), Legend of the Dragon Nevertheless suffers from an over-full of everything that may debunk many spectators. Next step, India...

IMAGE – Beauty comes from elsewhere

This UHD HDR10 transfer is as pristine as the white skin of the Chinese princess(s).

The image, which is very bright (and even more so thanks to HDR technology), delivers details a more precise hair than in HD (the background) but mainly benefits from a colorimetric palette that is otherwise more advantageous (a « Color bomb ») and mixed contrasts (cf. the dragon).

SON – Travel

Full of more or less realistic atmospheres and well worn bass shots, this dynamic soundtrack is an invitation to explore.

The dialogues are clear (even if synchronization is not always happy in English), the effects are everywhere and the score, broad and exalted, is nothing like a peaceful cruise. And in view of what's happening on the screen, it would be « Criminal » for your sound system not to activate a 3D DSP!

CONCLUSION – The Russian Mystery and the Chinese Secret

If you are looking for a change of scenery, reserve a seat in Jonathan Green's ultra-modern carriage... Especially since it will make you spot many unusual places in 4K as in 3D!