The Last Legion (2007)

The Last Legion (2007)
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Co-adapted by Tom Butterworth and Jez Butterworth from Valerio Massimo Manfredi's best-selling historical adventure novel, Doug Lefler's period epic The Last Legion unfurls in 470 A.D., just prior to the fall of the colossal Roman Empire. As the most recent in a long line of caesars, a young Roman child, Romulus (Thomas Sangster), is poised to inherit the throne -- until Germanic forces invade, lay siege to the city, and brutally murder his parents. At the last second, with his life hanging by a thread, Romulus receives the protection of military commander Aurelius (Colin Firth), who assembles a cadre of rebels, including Romulus, the boy's magician instructor, Ambrosinus (Sir Ben Kingsley), and the Indian female warrior Mira (Aishwarya Rai). After Romulus discovers an enchanted sword once claimed by Julius Caesar, the troupe heads out to the province of Britannia and Hadrian's Wall. There, the men will regroup with the Ninth Legion and plan one final triumphant stand against the barbarian invaders of Rome. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Starring:
Colin FirthBen Kingsley, (more)
Director(s):
Doug Lefler
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Co-adapted by Tom Butterworth and Jez Butterworth from Valerio Massimo Manfredi's best-selling historical adventure novel, Doug Lefler's period epic The Last Legion unfurls in 470 A.D., just prior to the fall of the colossal Roman Empire. As the most recent in a long line of caesars, a young Roman child, Romulus (Thomas Sangster), is poised to inherit the throne -- until Germanic forces invade, lay siege to the city, and brutally murder his parents. At the last second, with his life hanging by a thread, Romulus receives the protection of military commander Aurelius (Colin Firth), who assembles a cadre of rebels, including Romulus, the boy's magician instructor, Ambrosinus (Sir Ben Kingsley), and the Indian female warrior Mira (Aishwarya Rai). After Romulus discovers an enchanted sword once claimed by Julius Caesar, the troupe heads out to the province of Britannia and Hadrian's Wall. There, the men will regroup with the Ninth Legion and plan one final triumphant stand against the barbarian invaders of Rome. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
102 mins

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Director(s):
Doug Lefler
Writer(s):
Tom ButterworthJez Butterworth
Producer(s):
Tarak Ben AmmarRaffaella de LaurentiisMartha de Laurentiis
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Graphic Violence, Adult Situations, War Violence)
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Martha B.

The Last Legion is an interesting, visually appealing and well acted movie. I highly recommend it. I rented this movie because I am a diehard Colin Firth fan, and so was not surprised by his excellent performance. The rest of the film lived up to his performance as well.

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Joe U.

I can watch flicks like this all day, even though my Wife tends to get sick of it. I love anything about king Arthur and so on, this movie layed the groundwork for my favorite movie of all time, Excalibur!

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David R.

I would certainly recommend this movie. I never read the book so I can't comment on the literacy accuracy. However, I would also certainly not rate this as an 'epic' by any means - as it fell far short (in acting and script) compared to Troy, Excalibur, King Arthur, etc. There were some corny scenes (attempted comedy perhaps?) thrown in here and there. For an entertaining movie, this will certainly pass. But as an epic "must-buy-for-my--collection" movie - I'll pass.

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