The Eagle, directed by Kevin Macdonald and adapted from Rosemary Sutcliff’s 1954 historical novel, The Eagle of the Ninth, a bestselling tale of second-century Roman legions and youthful derring-do on ...

Once it moves past some choppy early scenes and a ponderous midsection, Kevin MacDonald's The Eagle hits its stride as an exciting historical adventure, enlivened by good performances and locations ...