The Eagle

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  • Opened February 11, 2011 
  • 1 hr 54 min
  • PG-13 | Battle sequences and some disturbing images
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 13+. More on child suitability

  • 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 after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum) 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 (Jamie Bell) 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. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Mark Strong, Tahar Rahim, Donald Sutherland
  • Director: Kevin Macdonald
  • Genres: Action/Adventure

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I loved it

by Koali

I thought I would have to make myself finish this once it started but I am glad to say it was hard to imagine shutting it off once I figured Aquila would try and go get the precious Eagle standard...

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Cast like a Romance, but Not Written like One - Mistake

by Cinespector

The movie was enjoyable to me. I did buy it when it came out of theaters, but I?ll admit that it wasn?t for the class A acting or writing that I did it. I would still recommend the movie, especially...

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The Eagle Movie Review

by Asianfreak

42 out of 100 The Eagle isn't just a piece of medal, it is perfect for nap time....

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Critic Reviews

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

The story and setting may be ancient, but under the direction of Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland), and with a nicely textured screenplay by Macdonald's Scotland coscreenwriter Jeremy Brock, the vigor is fully modern. Read full review

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Charlotte Observer
| Lawrence Toppman

An honest, basic story set forth with brevity, skill, care and intelligence. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

A rip-snorting adventure tale of the sort made before CGI, 3-D and alphabet soup in general took the fun out of moviegoing. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Todd McCarthy

The Eagle is an engaging, if straightforward and one-dimensional. Read full review

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Channing Tatum in "The Eagle."