Legion

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Legion

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Released Jan 22, 2010

1h 44m

Horror

Fantasy

Mystery & Thriller

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For the patrons and staff at a dusty roadside diner, the day begins as usual, but when the phones go out and a sweet old lady goes on the attack, it's a harbinger of the terror to come. As the horrifying nature of the situation sinks in, help arrives in the form of the archangel Michael (Paul Bettany), who tells a pregnant waitress that her unborn baby is humanity's last hope, and he will do anything to protect it.

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Critics Consensus

Despite a solid cast and intermittent thrills, Legion suffers from a curiously languid pace, confused plot, and an excess of dialogue.

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Keith Uhlich

Time Out

Call it Assault on Manger 13.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Perri Nemiroff

Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)

Swallowed up by its effort to be a film of multiple genres. The only genre it earns a place in is comedy; it achieves an amount of unwarranted laughs of biblical proportions.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 13, 2010

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Robbie Collin

News of the World

Ah well. At least we know Paul Bettany's mortgage is covered.

Rated: 1/4

Apr 1, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

A whole series of familiar tropes wrapped up in a cliché-ridden bow.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 25, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Legion is not as bad as it could have been. [Full review in Spanish]

Oct 26, 2022

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

The movie takes its absurdity very very seriously, but somehow it retains the vibe of the sort of flick you used to encounter in the video store in a lurid, battered clamshell case.

Rated: B-

Oct 4, 2022

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J M

Overly gory, but diverting, hokum. Paul Bettany looks like he had a hoot making this - he acts circles around every else. But it often feels like a love letter to guns. Perhaps that's taking the film too seriously - which you absolutely shouldn't. File under watchable shyte.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Alexander S

Legion has an intriguing premise for a film. While the apocalyptic demonic showdown was a fun aspect for many viewers, the film’s plot is shaky and abruptly shifts in unexpected directions instead of delving deeper into the story’s underlying themes. Grading: C-

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Phelim M

Typical US apocalypse story built around a siege . We've seen it a million times. Why is it American directors think its normal for people to act like headless chickens in a crisis. Reminds me the later episodes of Walking Dead. The so called veteran survivors did so many dumbass things you stop caring if they survive. I mean seriously, the Saviour is born, and you let a teenage girl bring the newborn into a room, alone with her crazy, traumatised mother while you havé a chat next door! The humorous part was the 'reluctance' of people to shoot clearly dangerous monsters. In gun-nut USA, where you can get shot reaching for a drivers license ....

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Majin L

This movie is an underrated classic. While not very scary for a horror movie, it is quite charming and hilarious. I find this movie shoots for the moon in many ways and while at times it can be dialogue heavy, it absolutely delivers in terms of just over the top, wacky action. Of course Paul Bettany does his thing as always. If you have an hour and forty to kill just chuck this on and let yourself have some fun.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Alan K

Under rated and overly hated. There are few enough films of this genre and this one will work for you if you're looking for some good ol Christian good vs evil. Cinematography is solid as are the effects and sound. Script has some weak points and the ending feels rushed and awkward but all in all an entertaining watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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Gail B

While it's not high art, it is fun at times. It keeps up a decent pace, though the end is predictable. I think most of the poor ratings come from it being about the Christian Mythos, and maybe it does take itself too seriously.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/09/24

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Synopsis

For the patrons and staff at a dusty roadside diner, the day begins as usual, but when the phones go out and a sweet old lady goes on the attack, it's a harbinger of the terror to come. As the horrifying nature of the situation sinks in, help arrives in the form of the archangel Michael (Paul Bettany), who tells a pregnant waitress that her unborn baby is humanity's last hope, and he will do anything to protect it.

Director: Scott Stewart
Producer: David Lancaster, Michel Litvak
Screenwriter: Scott Stewart, Peter Schink
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Production Co: Bold Films, Screen Gems
Rating: R (Strong Bloody Violence|Language)
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 22, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 10, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.2M
Runtime: 1h 44m

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