Centurion - medieval action at its grittiest!

I was scrolling through the OnDemand menu when I came across this particular gem; it is an independent film but don't let that scare you- this is no art house flick. This is a full-scale assault on the action genre...

For you history buffs, this picture is centered around the exploits of that phantom legion, Legio IX; this legion supposedly just disappeared from all traces of history with very little as to the reasoning why. This movie speculates as to that disappearance.

The costumes, characters and sets make for a very believable Britain during the Dark Ages; for those of you who prize characterizations and plot over action, be prepared for disappointment- the dialog doesn't allow for much in the way of empathy, what there is of it, but it also doesn't get in the way of the action, which is a plus for someone like me.

This is a bare-bones actioner; very little is done to flesh out the principle players, their whole reason for being in their current state is dealt with rather quickly in the beginning. None of these people are very sympathetic so you won't feel one way or another as the violence ensues, unless you feel obligated to pick a side. Even doing that may take some thought.

Be that as it may, there's enough blood letting and sword swinging to satisfy most action junkies; this movie is bloody and gritty, you can almost feel the dirt under your nails along with the dried blood, drenched in sweat while running through endless snow and ice from your pursuers...

I rated this movie as merely 'Good', as it could've been better, but it could've been far worse, too. This won't have the sheen or panache of Rome as in Gladiator; the locales are as bleak as the futures of the vanished legion; mostly snow-covered land and jutting rock...the people have the appropriate look of barely-denied hunger, eking out a desperate existence in the unforgiving landscape. I really liked this movie, I hope you do too.

Good rollicking, bloody adventure

Good story; definitely a must-see if you're into the late Roman period and.or Roman military occupation of Britain and attempts to conquer Pictland (later known as Scotland). I'm sure the battles were bloody and this movie also depicts the gore to an almost gratuitous level. I'm sure this movie inspired the making of "The Eagle", which also tells a similar tale about the disappearance of the ninth legion in Pictland. "Centurion" is the better story with a slightly better cast, although I'd have rate some of the battle scenes in "The Eagle" as equal or better than in "Centurion".

Centurion Rocks!

I love this genre. If you haven't seen this movie and you love medieval and other historic war pictures, you owe it to yourself to see this movie. The opening sequence will hook you and the rest of the movie never lets you go. Micheal Fassbender is great as the guilt stricken Roman Centurion. As well Olga Kurylenko delivers as the Pict tracker who will stop at nothing to finish off the Roman soldiers. Plenty of twists and surprises even at the very end. Centurion Rocks!

For guys only

Action and blood galore. Not a date movie and not for kids but guys will love it........................

DVD involving Roman warriors

Received DVD nicely packaged and very affordable. DVD, actually seemed quite new, a pleasure to watch with its clarity. The movie concerned exactly what I was expecting plus so much more action and adventure, with historical features. I really enjoyed this purchase and its benefits. Thanks.