Review: the Eagle
4 stars
Action, courage and one young man’s determination to bring glory back to his father’s name are displayed in the feature film, “The Eagle,” starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell and Donald Sutherland. “The Eagle” focuses on the sudden disappearance of the legendary Ninth Legion of Rome in prehistoric Scotland. Tatum plays a Roman soldier, whose father is the leader of the Ninth Legion. Tatum sets out on a whirlwind adventure with his slave (Bell) to find answers. He finds himself fighting numerous battles against savage tribes in Scotland. “The Eagle” inspires feelings of hatred, friendship, betrayal, loyalty and heroism, as Tatum discovers the reason for the disappearances and a connection between himself and his slave. Although the movie is lacking realistic action, Tatum’s performance is nothing less than great. And it’s easy to see why his physique was chosen for the part; he’s simply intriguing to watch on the big screen.
