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The Eagle

7 Ratings: 2.7

A movie directed by Kevin Macdonald

Opened February 11, 2011 | Runtime:1 hr. 54 min. PG-13 Battle sequences and some disturbing images A Roman epic adventure, based on the classic novel of the same name, set in the dangerous world of second-century Britain. In 140 AD, twenty years … see full wiki

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Cast: Zsolt László, Paul Ritter, Denis O'Hare, Channing Tatum, István Göz, Bence Gerö, see all

Director: Kevin Macdonald

Genre: Drama

Release Date: 11 February 2011 (USA)

MPAA Rating: PG-13

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review by woopak_the_thrill. February 12, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Honor and Loyalty Is All About Choices and Standing By Those Choices....

Stories about honor and courage. A lot of us have all been there. I have to admit I went to “The Eagle” with extra low expectations since I was never a fan of Channing Tatum (Fighting) but though it doesn’t say that this is a terrific film, I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t horrible. Adapted from the story “The Eagle of the Ninth” (book one of Rosemary Sutclif's "Aquila Family Dolphin Ring" series), director Kevin MacDonald's film shares … more

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review by Charley2. March 17, 2012

posted in Movie Hype

The Ninth Legion needs a good map

What’s with it with the Ninth Legion? It keeps disappearing into the wilds of what now is Scotland. Once is bad enough (Centurion, which was bad enough), but twice? The Eagle is the Ninth’s old story. The soldiers set out in 120 or so to bring some Roman peace to the Picts. They don’t come back, and neither does the Eagle standard, which means loss of honor to Rome and to the unfortunate commander of the Ninth. Twenty years later his son, Marcus (Channing … more

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review by ryguy4738. July 13, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Fine escapism; mediocre story.

**1/2 out of **** I often enjoy a night at the movies where I can merely enjoy the sheer spectacle of a production rather than bask in some complex, consistent story. These experiences are much needed, as we all need a good form of escapism. However, even escapist entertainment must be well-made for me to fully enjoy it, and that's why I'm constantly disappointed by the majority of the movies that most would dismiss as, well, "escapist entertainment" (example: the recent … more

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review by Fanaticalaboutfilms. May 06, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Reviewed: The Eagle [2011]

12A - 114mins - Adventure/Drama - 25th March 2011 Now I'm not great at working out whether this was historically accurate or not so that's not going to be affect the way I rate this new movie. I'm just going to assume that all was well unless someone cares to correct me in my ignorance? Except for the fact that thumbs up in a gladiatorial ring means kill (simulates thrusting the sword up into the body) and thumbs down means live... can't let that one slide, ever! As for whether … more

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review by CRSwanson. February 12, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Senatus populesque Romanus!

Back in the early second century, the Ninth Legion disappeared from history. The current going theory is that they were wiped out in combat in the Eastern Provinces, but there’s also a theory that they were destroyed fighting the Picts in what is now called Scotland. That’s the jumping-off point for The Eagle, a rather lightweight sword and sandals film staring Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell. Tatum plays Marcus Flavius Aquila, son of the commander of the Ninth Legion. He’s … more

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review by Chris_Pandolfi. February 12, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

Modern Ideals in Ancient Rome

Star Rating: The Eagle is such a twenty-first century movie, and this is clear not only from the casting of American actors as Ancient Romans and the easily understood dialogue, but also from the beliefs the filmmakers apply to it – beliefs that, in all likelihood, weren’t shared by the vast majority of the populace nearly 2,000 years ago. The film explores, rather simplistically, themes of inequality, ignorance, and how imperialistic viewpoints … more

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