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The Eagle

2011, Movie, 1h 54min

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth. Accompanied only by his British slave Esca, Marcus sets out across Hadrian's Wall into the uncharted highlands of Caledonia - to confront its savage tribes, make peace with his father's memory, and retrieve the lost legion's golden emblem, the Eagle of the Ninth.

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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"The Eagle" has two strengths. One is that it is interested in its period, and what kinds of Romans and barbarians might have lived then.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Scott Tobias

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Charismatic hunks of beef are hard to come by, and Channing Tatum is one of them...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...its robust form stands up well, with elements of Ridley Scott's Gladiator and Michael Mann's The Last of the Mohicans.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Lisa Brygger

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Her er der blot tale om to mænd, nogle slåskampe og en masse ære.

Read full review at Cinemazone

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The Eagle is a historical action-adventure film set in the year 140 AD, during the Roman Empire's occupation of Britain. The movie follows the story of Marcus Flavius Aquila, a young Roman centurion played by Channing Tatum, who is determined to restore his family's honor and solve the mystery of his father's disappearance with the Ninth Legion in Scotland. Marcus sets out on a dangerous journey across Hadrian's Wall into Caledonia, accompanied only by his British slave Esca, played by Jamie Bell. Along the way, they encounter fierce tribes and face treacherous obstacles as they search for the lost legion's golden eagle emblem. As they delve deeper into unknown territory, Marcus must confront his own demons and confront the truth about his father's fate. The film features an all-star cast including Donald Sutherland, Mark Strong, Tahar Rahim, and Denis O'Hare. With its gripping storyline and stunning visuals, The Eagle is a thrilling adventure that explores themes of loyalty, courage, and redemption in a time of war and strife.

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You can stream The Eagle on: Netflix Amazon Store Fandango at Home