A pack of decent action scenes doesn't yet make a movie

Rating: 5/10 (11 October 2014)

Centurion is the fourth film by Neil Marshall, the director previously responsible for the films Dog Soldiers, The Descent, and Doomsday. So it can be expected that when it comes to action Mr. Marshall should deliver.
And deliver he does. The action parts are, if occasionally suffering a bit from slight excess and shaky camera, a pleasure for the viewer. The thought and dedication that went into making them is visible. It has to be noted though, that the amount of graphic violence on screen will definitely be too much for those who think that eg. Robocop or Sabotage are too violent.
That is, however, where the praises end. The acting present is good, yet nothing spectacular, and the delightful action scenes would benefit from more flesh in the story to makes the viewer more engaged. The Eagle, that in theory could be a sequel to Centurion, had that side covered better, even with the less-inspired direction and acting. Maybe combining these two would make a real gem of a movie?
All and all, this film is worth a watch for those with a bit of taste for action or historical movies, and maybe even a re-watch for those with more than just a bit of that aforementioned taste. No damnatio memoriae required here.