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In ancient Scotland, the Ninth Legion liberates a Roman officer named Quintus Dias (Michael Fassbender) from his Pict captors. The soldiers are in pursuit of the Pict leader, and Quintus joins their quest. Soon afterward, the Romans' Pict guide betrays them, resulting in the slaughter of all but a handful of men. The Roman survivors try desperately to reach safety, as the indigenous warriors pick them off one by one.
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It's a bloody geyser of Neil Marshall's typically stylish B-movie action, but Centurion is too focused on hacking and slashing to deliver original dialogue or interesting characters.

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Shadow and Act Staff Shadow and Act The running voice-over throughout the film felt unnecessary – whether as Dias’ interior monologue, or even as a griot of sorts. It served no instructive purpose. Sep 13, 2022 Full Review Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Auteur cinema of a very narrow stripe, this personalizes a familiar genre to advance a singularly pessimistic view of humanity. Jan 3, 2011 Full Review Brian Tallerico Movie Retriever Features a commitment to craft that helps overcome issues of storytelling by providing a visceral, violent experience designed to get you in your gut and bones more than in your heart or head. Sep 17, 2010 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Marshall’s low-budget preoccupation with splattering blood and limb-chopping carnage doesn’t help matters—though it will please the same audiences that loved Zack Snyder’s 300. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 9, 2023 Full Review Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants It ain't art - although some of it's very pretty to look at - but it is entertainment. Jul 6, 2021 Full Review Stuart McGurk NME (New Musical Express) It makes it all look like a rather fun - if easy - game. But I think I'll wait for the console to play it on. Rated: 3/10 May 19, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tom Yes, it's gory. But that's history folks. Varus' lost 3 legions in an ambush in the woods of Germany; well documented by contemporary historians. They may not have used tumbling fireballs, but the swarming tribes of Germans were probably a lot like the bloodthirsty Picts of this movie. If you want a fairy tale, watch the Pompeii movie; if you want something more realistic, watch this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/24 Full Review Rebecca G Michael Fassbender is wasted in this. He acted the hell out of it but they gave him no story or anything. Not good at all. Fire the director. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/14/23 Full Review Juan S A great movie for those fans of the genre. I thoroughly enjoyed its run time with a rewarding ending. Realistic gore and effects help carry the movie along as well as realistic scenarios and injuries. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/28/22 Full Review carlos t Minha opinião: este filme não é o nível de #gladiador ou #coraçãovalente mas ele não deixa de ser ruim. Um filme bom. Uma boa atução de Michael e Olga e outros atores. O filme é a perseguição dos romanos que conseguiram sobreviver a guerra onde perderam. E eles são caçados e perseguidos pelos #vikins e principalmente pela Olga que é uma rastreadora. Conhecem em uma cabana Iogen que dizem ser uma necromont. Até vencerem o inimigo e depois descobre que o maior inimigo são os próprios romanos. Roteiro: Bom roteiro Vale apena assistir? Sim (youtube) Nota: 7 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member So much potential. They let us down. Weak ending. Go true dark, or go home. After the bs assasination attempt, don't try to salvage a happy ending. Say what you wanted to say. Then roll credits. Don't try to beg forgiveness from your audience afterwards. My 2 cents. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Audience Member The action was pretty good but there were so many moments that take you out of the film such as Roman soldiers with spears through them managing to fight and kill people and some others with crazy injuries. That can be looked over easily though. The worst part of the film is that they portrayed the invaders as the good guys and the people defending their country as ruthless and evil subhumans. Was waiting for the part where it shows they are the bad guys but it never comes, so disappointed Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In ancient Scotland, the Ninth Legion liberates a Roman officer named Quintus Dias (Michael Fassbender) from his Pict captors. The soldiers are in pursuit of the Pict leader, and Quintus joins their quest. Soon afterward, the Romans' Pict guide betrays them, resulting in the slaughter of all but a handful of men. The Roman survivors try desperately to reach safety, as the indigenous warriors pick them off one by one.
Director
Neil Marshall
Producer
Christian Colson, Robert Jones
Screenwriter
Neil Marshall
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Celador Productions, Canal Plus, Pathé Pictures, Warner Brothers, UK Film Council, CinéCinéma
Rating
R (Language|Grisly Images|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 27, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 7, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$122.3K
Runtime
1h 37m
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