Eagle The Legion is a decent film so unnerving. It is a film of Romans, because Rome does not appear and we see only centurions in the first half of the film. It is an adventure film to use, it is more thoughtful and careful than is usually normal, not too many action scenes in reality and is rhythmic fluctuations. It is a film of actors, as there is a clear imbalance between cast members, some very interesting and others, most lacking relevance and chemistry. You do not have the strength of other films of its director, Kevin Macdonald, but some interesting notes. And not a movie to leave a glorious taste like Gladiator , but not negative as Centurion. So in the end the thing is that it is an entertaining film, with some positive aspects, but do not go down in history and revitalize the genre of Romans, which is still a love and I can not since more than a decade Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe will take you to the modern. The danger of deception is undeniable when you sell something that's really not. And The Legion of the Eagle is not a Roman film. At least, not one to use. Ie Romans displayed, but Rome was not. The film has two very clear parts. In the first, Marcus Aquila (a sosÃsimo Channing Tatum) tries to earn the respect of their own in a place in Britain occupied by the Empire, though weighed down by the misfortune of being the son of a Roman soldier who disappeared with the prized golden eagle of the Ninth (which gives the film its title in Spain) and is rumored to be a traitor. In the second part, and after being away from the army for reasons we should see on the screen, is introduced with his slave Esca (a much more interesting Jamie Bell) into enemy territory to find the eagle and know what became of her father. If it is the first part of Romans, the second is easily interchangeable with any other movie medieval swords or of alien cultures. Lack narrative and visual coherence to the film succeed.
The first half of the film rises above the average for similar titles have been in recent years (Roman or otherwise) as mentioned Centurion or King Arthur . Segment is a good shot and very smart. Shame not to have a protagonist with more charisma. Or have surrounded the better. For Donald Sutherland, destined to become one of the names of the film, is formed with a secondary role and rather inane, which simply wanders around the screen without finding a real reason you're in it. Bell, however, it offers everything interesting that has a narrative film. His slave character gradually gains the trust of his master is pretty cliché, but knows how to do theirs. Sure with a few inches and a good physical workout, Bell could have done a better player than Tatum. Neither the usually fascinating Mark Strong (hard even recognize) get to lift the second half of the movie with a confusing and diffuse character.
The drop rate accusing the film after the battle at the gates of the Roman position is enormous. The misuse of time and ellipses from there, a pity. And yet, the director of the film and offered in their previous two works ( of Play and The Last King of Scotland ) two notable examples of how to lead a good story. It is true that in those two titles had a strong support in the distribution here, unfortunately, it fails. In any case, yes there are some interesting notes in both parts of the film, which is what makes that interest is maintained despite the flaws of the narrative. Entertaining but not excited. His action scenes (the aforementioned attack and the final climax, once accepted the unlikely turn of the forces equals liza) are effective. Some dialogues, more than interesting. But the set is flagging. We will continue waiting for the film recover the lost splendor Romans, but at least we have products like this to get something to eat.
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