Marcus - Channing Tatum - has just arrived in Roman occupied Britain. He is the son of a Commander of the "Lost Legion ", that is the troupe of soldiers who went North to battle and disappeared. Especially important to Marcus is finding a golden eagle that represented his father's 9th legion. It's likely in enemy hands. Now Marcus is a leader but his new underlings think he's a bad omen. So, Marcus decides that only he and his slave Esca - Jamie Bell - will go into Pict territory and search. Esca is a native Celt who knows the region. But, oh my. In the hunt for the eagle, the Picts prove to be fearsome indeed. Can the twosome stay alive ? This is a fine film about Roman Britain and a son seeking to bring back honor to his family. Tatum does a good job as does Bell and the rest. The recreation of the times is wonderful, with the Picts scaring the living daylights out of most viewers. If you love history, you will appreciate this stroll back in time.
