Kids Will Like This

Rating: Null/10 (30 May 2010)

I thought this movie would be one I would enjoy after watching Spartacus - Blood and Sand, and also knowing I seek out movies concerning Rome in general. Actually I wish more attention would be paid to the Roman Empire based in Constantinople. That 1,000 years has certainly got short shrift from historians and film makers. Consider how many films have been made about the Roman Empire before 450 AD and then compare that to the number of films subsequent to that time, in fact for the whole 1,000 years and it is sad to see. I am convinced that almost all of us have gotten only part of the story of an empire that lasted until 1470 in total. It is known that the Russian Czars considered their reign a continuation of the Roman Empire. They were in power until the 20th Century. Remember that Czar is Russian for Caesar and that they were named the Romanovs.
However The Last Legion is not an adult movie in any aspect. The fight scenes were laughable (but suitable for kids), and the required romance was forced and artificial. And that is what this movie is for - kids. They don't know about historical accuracy in shields, armour and helmets and really do not care, and that is as it should be. All in all it would be enjoyable for kids from 7 to 10.
I did appreciate the thought that went into the ending. It took some imagination, although I remember thinking that about the sword when the kid first got it from the statue of Caesar and I could see the inscription on the blade.