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Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
EAN: 0796019807753
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Weinstein Company
Manufacturer: Weinstein Company
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Weinstein Company
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 18, 2007
Running Time: 102 minutes
Sales Rank: 8902
Studio: Weinstein Company
Theatrical Release Date: August 17, 2007
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Product Description:
A warrior and a wizard embark on an action-packed mission to save the crumbling Roman empire and its young heir. As they battle across medieval Europe their epic journey reveals the origin of the legendary sword Excalibur. System Requirements:Run Time: 102 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/HEROES Rating: PG-13 UPC: 796019807753 Manufacturer No: 80775
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Swordfights, battles, and betrayal fuel The Last Legion, which tells the story of the last emperor of Rome: a slight 12-year-old boy who is a descendent of Julius Caesar. Protected by commander Aurelius (Colin Firth) and guided to an extent by the wizard Ambrosinus (Ben Kingsley), Romulus (Thomas Sangster) is an unlikely leader. Too inexperienced to rule wisely, he also shows little of the fortitude and courage needed to be a great warrior. After Romulus finds Caesar's sword--the legendary excaliburnus--he begins a search for the fabled last legion that will help him save Rome. Directed by Doug Lefler and produced by Dino De Laurentiis, the film has a clunky feel, thanks to uneven dialogue and fight sequences that are tepid at best. Portraying a female warrior, Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai is a beauty but unconvincing in her athletic skills. Kingsley makes the most of his role, chewing up the scenery and doing the best he can with some laughable lines. But Firth is out of his element here. More thinking man than action hero, the charming Brit is sorely miscast in this movie, which would've benefited from having better CGI animation and, just as importantly, a more developed script. With its broad strokes and lack of character development, The Last Legion actually would've worked better as a half-hour Saturday morning cartoon than a feature-length epic. --Jae-Ha Kim
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Rating:  - a misuse of Ben Kingsley
The movie ienptly portrays an Arthurian myth. Ben Kingsley must be immensely embarrassed. Poor editing, poor character development, poor storyline development, poor script, miscasting. Characters (actors) are misused in scenses throughout, particulary Kingsley's when he flip flops between mysterious sorcerer and mere house magician. The movie also suffers from a jumpy inconsistent plot development. Throughout, you are constantly wondering how did you get from one scene to another, since there are absent lead in elements to make the connections. Its Huh? How did we get here? Shortly after the start of the movie, scenes become decreasingly believable. Sad really, because the basic story premise could have made for an exciting inspiring movie. The actors didn't fail here. This is a failure of production and direction. This film may become a classic clunker for future film school critique.
Rating:  - Schizophrenic, but enjoyable.
The Last Legion didn't do so well in the theaters and I can see why. It seemed as if the movie didn't know what it wanted to be. A sweeping epic? A Fantasy tale? A romantic comedy? At times it was all these and that of course was it's downfall. But, despite it's tired plot devices, standard Braveheart grandstanding, and obvious schizophrenia - I did enjoy it.
(Slight Spoilers to Follow)
The Last Legion tells the story of young Romulus Augustus at the end of the Roman Empire. Legionnaire Aurelius (Colin Firth) has come back to Rome, grizzled and worn after many years in service to the empire. But the empire is not finished with him yet as he soon discovers when is given the duty of protecting the soon to be appointed new Caesar.
Almost immediately upon arriving home, he encounters a boy, not knowing who he actually is. When the youngin' pulls out Aurelius's battle sword for a closer look, naturally he gives the boy what for. Aurelius is saved from further later embarrassment by the boy's protector- an enchanter and philosopher who rescues the child from the soldiers' teasing.
Not long after that, Aurelius meets the object of his next appointment- the newly crowned Caesar- Romulus Augustus- who just happens to be the boy he'd encountered earlier. That same night disaster strikes. The boys family is killed by a power hungry Goth come to destroy Rome. The boy is kidnapped along with his protector and most of the surviving guard are imprisoned or killed ... Read More
Rating: - The Last Legion
I would say you should at least rent this one if you enjoy the King Arthur movies, especially those of late which have gone far from the "Excalibur" and "Merlin" style movie and story. They explore a more realistic possibly of Roman soldiers and a strong sword, not a magic one. This is centered around a group of Roman soldiers lead by an engaging Colin Firth protecting the son of a Caesar. In this case there is a magician/wizard well played by Ben Kingsley. I was entertained by this movie and I think most families will be. Good quality DVD with decent replayability. If you enjoyed this catch "King Arthur" and "Kingdom of Heaven".
CA Luster
Rating:  - Wonderful Story!
Great story, wonderful acting, believable actors! If you like the different Arthurian legends, this movie is for you. Younger(age 9-12)children like it to. Enjoy!
Rating:  - The Last Legion
Though the historical accuracy of this film is questionable, this is an excellent depiction of some of the last days of the Roman Empire.
I question the historical accuracy because it was the Lombards, and not the Goths, which caused the final fall of the Roman Empire. And Hadrian's Wall & all of Britain had been abandoned by the Romans long before the final collapse of Rome.
However, a 12 year old Thomas Sangster provides an excellent portrayal of the last Roman emperor & does an outstanding job in this role.
This movie is well worth the money.
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