The Eagle

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The Eagle
Topic Started: Feb 21 2011, 11:52 PM (45 Views)
Jimu113	Feb 21 2011, 11:52 PM Post #1
Lich King Posts: 2,409 Group: Members Member #15 Joined: July 22, 2004	Went to see The Eagle recently. It's about a centurion commander, Marcus Flavius Aquila, who upon being asked what assignment he desires, rsponds with Britain. Twenty years previous, his father had led 5000 men into what's now Scotland; no one returned. To make amtters worse, the gold eagle standard (representing the honor of Rome and the missing legion) was taken by the ambushers. Marcus' plan is to lead his new command into the north (now cut off from the rest of Britain by Hadrian's wall), reclaim the eagle (and the family's/legion's honor), and find news of his father. As is the case in life, the plans don't go as designed. On his first engagement with the locals south of the Wall, Marcus rescues some of his men at great peril to himself (he suffers a leg injury when a chariot he had taken out ends up overrunning him). Due to the severity of the wound, he is immediately given an honorable discharge. Recovering at an uncle's house, he acquires a slave, Esca. Esca's family had been slain by the Romans, so you know there's no love lost there. After Marcus recovers sufficiently (even after having a surgeon go back in because there was metal left in the wound), he and Esca go after the eagle. To find out what happens, go see it. My review: Two Gladii up.
	The worthy GM never purposely kills players' PCs, He presents opportunities for the rash and unthinking players to do that all on their own." - Gary Gygax Blesed are the cracked, for they let the light in "What the large print giveth, the small print taketh away". Tom Waits. come on, I been through so many editions, I'm 10th level just from character creation


Invoker	Feb 22 2011, 04:10 AM Post #2
Lich King Posts: 3,763 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 8, 2004	From the previews I have seen so far this looks like a good movie if your into this type of story, some folks are turned off by them but I like to see them recreate another time and people. Will be downloading and watching this one alone no doubt but will still make the effort.
	Do you ever feel like someone is watching you? It's me! ~ Invoker Just because it don't have bars and locks doesn't means it's not a prison! ~ Invoker


Tempest13	Feb 24 2011, 05:54 PM Post #3
Lich Posts: 975 Group: Members Member #103 Joined: February 13, 2008	I also went with Jim on Wednesday to see this one. I was pleasantly surprised! It had depth, creativity and seemed to draw on actual history. It really made me think about how hard life was back then, especially for those who chose to live as warriors. Since I am an MLT I was happy that they placed emphasis on infection along with the lead actor being wounded, and how difficult it would be to just 'keep a leg' even if a fellow were healthy. Most antibiotics back then would have been Garlic, Salt, Honey or some boiled herbs. Thankfully he recovered and becaume strong again! Anyway, it was a good show and worth the trip.
	Quote-"We ARE the Woods!" "I assure you I am not here to hunt ANIMALS!" "Stay far enough way and well hidden and you will live a long life!"


Invoker	Mar 27 2011, 06:13 PM Post #4
Lich King Posts: 3,763 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: July 8, 2004	I have been meaning to watch this one but still havnt taken the time to DL it due to the current chaos taking place. I liked your reviews and the previews Ive seen look promising.
	Do you ever feel like someone is watching you? It's me! ~ Invoker Just because it don't have bars and locks doesn't means it's not a prison! ~ Invoker


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