“Centurion” (2010), directed by Neil Marshall, is a gritty and intense historical thriller set during the Roman invasion of Britain. The film stars Michael Fassbender as Quintus Dias, a Roman centurion who survives a Pictish ambush and joins forces with General Virilus (Dominic West) and the legendary Ninth Legion.
Their mission turns into a desperate fight for survival behind enemy lines as they are relentlessly pursued by a vengeful Pict warrior named Etain (Olga Kurylenko). With visceral combat scenes, stunning landscapes, and a relentless pace, “Centurion” offers a raw depiction of the brutal and unforgiving nature of ancient warfare, highlighting themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for survival against overwhelming odds.
