The Legion (2020)
- Directed by
- Jose Magan
- Genre
- sword-and-sandal film, action-adventure film
- Country
- United States, Spain
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 6.2 of 10 from 145 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A small Roman legion fights against the Parthian Empire in ancient Armenia. The film follows soldiers caught in a brutal and intense conflict.
action-packedintensedramatichistoricalfast-pacedgrittyepicviolent
What happens
The Legion is a 2020 Spanish-American action adventure film directed by Jose Magan, and featuring Mickey Rourke and Bai Ling. It is based on the war between Rome and Parthian Empire in Armenia from 58 to 63 AD. The Legion blends historical drama with action-adventure, capturing a small but intense moment of ancient warfare. However, the film has received mixed reviews for its pacing, character development, and overall execution. It is Magán's directorial debut. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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