The Dragon Pearl (2011)
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The inquisitive children of two archeologists exploring a recently-discovered tomb in Shanghai befriend a dragon in search of his magical missing pearl, and embark on an epic adventure to return it before the burial chamber is opened for the first time in centuries. Long ago, a Chinese emperor defeated a band of marauding barbarians by borrowing a powerful dragon's magic pearl. But once the emperor emerged victorious, the pearl was never returned to its rightful owner. Flash forward to modern
Aug 20, 2013
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Louis Corbett
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Li Linjin
Ling -
Jordan Chan
Wu-dong -
Sam Neill
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Robert Mammone
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All Critics (3) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (0)
China's landscapes and a strong cast elevate the cheap-looking CGI.
Though it never quite amounts to the classic kids' adventure it aspires to be, Mario Andreacchio's The Dragon Pearl is a thoroughly pleasing and exceedingly well-crafted family film.
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- Dragon Pearl (AU)
