So I am definitely smitten with actor Michael Fassbender; and when I saw this movie in my que, I thought "what the heck" and decided to watch it for my blog. It is truly an action only movie and reminded me of one of my husband's favorite movies, "Gladiator." However, what was so very successful in "Gladiator" was the rich story behind Russell Crowe's character of Maximus. In "Centurion," you do not get such a rich history or a true development of characters.
In part, the film surrounds the story of the Roman Empire's attempt to conquer the rough and cruel terrain of Britain, focusing on one man's experience Fassbender's character Quintus Dias. The Roman's battle with the Picts (the native residents of Britain who will fight to the death to keep their land) and the downfall that surrounds it. Quintus is the hero of the film and his main task is to ensure that the remaining soldiers return home after losing a battle with the Picts.
Will they survive and make it back to Rome? Or will the Picts hunt them down and finish them off?
It was an entertaining movie, and if you happen to see it coming on television, then watch it.
I give it a 6 out of 10.
Next up is the movie "Bridesmaids."
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