Centurion

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Centurion

R

2010

1h 37m

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Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Stephen C

Success in 01 hour, 37 minutes, and 40 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Language, Grisly Images and Strong Bloody Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 2010-2025 Magnolia Pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/22/25

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Centurion: Official Clip - I'm Tired of Running

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Centurion: Official Clip - Saving the General

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Centurion: Official Clip - Rescuing a Roman

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Centurion: Official Clip - Left to the Wolves

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Centurion: Official Clip - A Bloody Victory

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Centurion: Official Clip - Betrayed by Romans

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Centurion: Official Clip - Night Raid

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Centurion: Official Clip - The Massacre of the Ninth Legion

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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: CinéCinéma, UK Film Council, Pathé Pictures, Celador Productions, Warner Brothers, Canal Plus
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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