Rating: 7.5/10
Director: Kevin Macdonald
Set in the year 140 AD, Marcus Flavius Aquilla (Channing Tatum) a Roman soldier is branded with disgrace because his father led the ninth legion on an expedition into northern Britain which ended in all his soldiers dying or fleeing and the legion's eagle getting captured, Which is a standard of every Roman legion and should normally have been defended to the last man.
Burdened with the shame on his family name Marcus sets out on a quest to recover the eagle and restore his family's honour helped by none other than, Esca ( Jamie Bell), A slave and a native Breton with uncertain loyalties.
This movie has been the subject of trivialisation, Though not one of the best, The Eagle certainly offers the best blend of fighting which is the cornerstone of any medieval themed movie or show. Even though the acting by Channing Tatum was criticised by critics for being effortless. You might think different Channing Tatum is able to completely capture the essence of his character.
The Movie has a very dark and foreboding environment that really depresses you and leaves you thinking as if all the light has been sucked from this world.
Perhaps what really brings this movie down is the fact that it is short and the acting by Jamie is abysmal at best.
One of the best moments which truly capture the true image of Roman soldiers and uplifts this movie is the battle scene at the start in which the Roman soldiers get jittery and then form Testudo.
A must watch for those who are fans of medieval action movies.
REVIEWED BY:
Yasir Zafar
First of His Name
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