I checked this book out, had it for like three months, and never actually read it

[jade_sabre]

and now they're making a movie out of The Eagle of the Ninth, by Rosemary Sutcliff?

HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS WAS HAPPENING?

I feel like this trailer gives a lot away; you could also watch the thirty-second spot and get just as much of an idea of what's going on.

I just want all of her books to be made into beautiful historical action movies.

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[lily-handmaiden.livejournal.com]

Wait. Wait. That's based on a *Rosemary Sutcliff book?* The only thing I've read of hers is Sword at Sunset, BUT STILL! O_O

[styromgalleries.livejournal.com]

I knew this movie was coming out. I had no idea it was based on a book. That actually looks like it could be good. I think my little sister might be going to see it (for Valentine's Day, lol) so maybe she can tell me how it is.

/still needs to read some Rosemary Sutcliff.

[philia-fan.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately it looks as though they completely changed the plot. And the characters.

[emerald-happy.livejournal.com]

awww I thought as much. Sigh.

[demonicfangirl.livejournal.com]

Loving the plethora of american accents in ancient Rome.

[checkers65477.livejournal.com]

The movie got a good review in the newspaper here, but it said the movie lacks all the lovely historical background of the book.

[thelasteddis.livejournal.com]

I loved that book so much!!

It does look as though the movie is completely different but I forgive everyone involved on account of the attractive men in Roman armor.

Planning to see it with a friend of mine, should be fun.

[brandy-painter.livejournal.com]

I am torn about this. I really love the book and I think they might have messed with it a bit more than necessary.

[emerald-happy.livejournal.com]

Ro told me this was in production ages ago and I'm glad it's ACTUALLY HAPPENING. Going to watch the trailer now.

[tiegirl.livejournal.com]

I SAW IT!!!! It actually didn't seem that different from the book to me, but it's been probably 35 years since I last read it. I liked it!

[philia-fan.livejournal.com]

I just saw it. It was much better than I expected and the trailer is totally misleading. They left out a lot and there seemed to be more gratuitous killing than I remembered (but should reread, not sure), but enjoyable. Lovely score. Jamie Bell is awesome.

[tiegirl.livejournal.com]

Isn't he just? I luff him!