The Eagle has landed in theaters this week and I'm happy to say it was an enjoyable film. Set in Roman Britain in 140 AD, it follows Marcus Aquila (played by Channing Tatum) in his attempt to regain his family's honor by recovering the eagle standard of the fallen 9th Legion which is now in the hands of a tribe living north of Hadrian's wall.
Directed by Kevin Macdonald (an Oscar-winner in the documentary category and director of The Last King of Scotland) the film starts with a burst of action as Marcus finds himself in command of a fort on the frontier that leads his character into a predicament that will ultimately allow him to take up his quest. Jamie Bell performs well in the role Esca, a slave who pledges his life to Marcus, aiding him in his journey of redemption.
The film remains grounded in a fairly realistic portrayal of the time period. Those looking for a good historical adventure will not be disappointed, those who are looking for a gory portrayal of warfare will be.
While likely not for the whole family, fans of the genre will enjoy The Eagle. It's not necessarily a film that has to be seen in a theater, but it is worth a look.
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