The Eagle - Parents Movie Review

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MPAA Rating
PG-13

for battle sequences and some disturbing images

Genre
Drama - Epic and Historical

Director
Kevin Macdonald

Starring
Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Donald Sutherland, Mark Strong, Tahar Rahim

Studio
Film4, Focus Features

Release Date/In Theaters
02/11/2011

Movie Summary

A Roman master and his slave venture beyond the edge of the known world on a quest to find the golden Eagle emblem and a legion of Roman soldiers that vanished 20 years ago. Their journey will push them beyond the boundaries of loyalty and betrayal.

Movie Review for Parents

-by Ginger

The year is 120 AD and the setting is Roman occupied Britain. The mighty Roman legions battle for control of the territory in the south of Britain. A young Roman centurion embarks on a quest to find the eagle emblem of his father's legion, which disappeared in the mountains of Scotland. There is more at stake than his father’s reputation, the young Roman feels that the eagle is the symbol of all of Rome and that he has a duty to find it. It is a story about duty and honor above all else.

This family movie review considers the move an action-packed historical thriller with plenty of slashing swords, blood and guts spilled on the soil. The portrayal of these adventures follows the historical record in this respect. The story itself is a fantasy based on the historical record of the time. Marcus, the young centurion, takes his British slave Esca, to accompany him. Along the way, Marcus confronts savage tribes of Celts and many other warring factions. It is a story of Roman politics and intrigue as well.

The MPAA rated this movie a PG-13 for violence and disturbing scenes of battle. This parental guide to the movies would have to agree. The movie had its share of violence and blood. It would probably be OK for children in the upper tween years, as long as they have been exposed to this type of violence and are aware of the realities of history. It does portray life during Roman occupied Britain in a realistic manner. It gives them a sense of being there. This might be a good compliment to a history lesson on the Roman Empire, but only if it is made clear that the plot of the movie is pure fantasy. This movie would be a good match for those 11 and above and into the teen years, particularly if they happen to be gamers or into fantasy role-playing.

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