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Director: Kevin Macdonald
Actors: Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland
PlotIn second-century Roman Britain, a young Roman officer named Marcus Aquila is determined to restore his family’s honor. His father had led the Ninth Legion into the northern territories of Britain, where they vanished along with the legion's symbol, a golden eagle. Marcus, recovering from a battle injury, learns of rumors that the eagle has been sighted in tribal lands north of Hadrian's Wall, an area considered dangerous and untamed by the Roman Empire. Ignoring the risks and warnings, Marcus sets out on a perilous quest to recover the lost eagle, accompanied only by his British slave, Esca, who has his own complex reasons for joining the mission.
As Marcus and Esca venture deeper into the hostile and enigmatic territory, they form a tentative bond despite their vast cultural differences and underlying mistrust. The journey challenges their perceptions of honor, loyalty, and identity, as they face various trials and hostile encounters that test their resolve. Along the way, Marcus is forced to confront not only the physical dangers but also the harsh realities of the empire's past and his father's legacy. The mission's outcome will ultimately define both men's futures, setting the stage for a dramatic and transformative reckoning.
Writers: Jeremy Brock, Rosemary Sutcliff
Release Date: 11 Feb 2011
Runtime: 114 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Language: English, Gaelic
`The Eagle' offers a solid video transfer and excellent DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track, though it falls short of epic aspirations and lacks substantial extras.
Read our review of The Eagle Blu-ray to find out more