Legion (2010) is a film that was meet with overwhelmingly negative feedback from critics, it was called a "big disappointment" by many. And I can see how the critics thought it was really bad, because there are elements to this film that just aren't good, but the movie as a whole is not god awful like many have suggested. One of the things that does not work in the movie is Lucas Blacks performance, it is very wooden and fake. I haven't really seen him in much, but dear god I hope his acting was better in his other films. Another thing that I thought was weak and underwhelming was Paul Bettany's acting at times. His performance wasn't bad throughout, but there are a few scenes where you just can't take him seriously. Now, for some things that worked. I liked Dennis Quaid, I thought he did a very nice job with his role, and the other actors did well also. The action sequences are constructed well, they're exciting and engaging to watch. The special effects are doable, definitely not the best, but they do the job alright. The pacing is choppy sometimes, going from deep talks between characters to shoot em up action scenes. Overall, I don't really recommend Legion. There are better movies in this genre to be watched. It was alright, nothing too special. 6/10.

*Spoiler/plot- Legion, 2010. On Earth, moral humans get mixed up in biblical prophesy regarding the Messiah and coming of God's justice on Earth. Archangelic beings arrive on Earth battle to assist the world's history.*Special Stars- Paul Bettany, Kevin Durand, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianna Palicki, Charles S. Dutton, Dennis Quaid. *Theme- God gives and takes away based on human free choice. *Trivia/location/goofs- The name of the diner is "Paradise Falls", a reference to the changing nature of God's attitude to man and the nature of angels from protectors to destroyers. Also a nod to John Milton's Paradise Lost, where it describes the fall of Satan to earth and the war between angels and man. The tattoos on Michael (and later Jeep) are Enochian, a language supposedly of the angels as recorded by John Dee and his seer Edward Kelley in the late 16th century, which they claimed was revealed to them by angels.*Emotion- A mystical thriller about a couple getting involved in some biblical apocalyptic matters. Film has a very confusing plot and the snap editing manages to keep the viewer somewhat informed and involved. The story is not very entertaining or hopeful. *Based On- Early Bible legends.

Legion (2010): Dir: Scott Stewart / Cast: Paul Bettany, Lucas Black, Dennis Quaid, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki: Legion means many and there are many reasons to laugh at this Biblical mockery. Characters are given decent backgrounds but never followed up upon. A legion of angels attacks earth after God supposedly loses faith in mankind. Archangel Michael arrives with a carload of machine guns to protect a small group at a diner before locking into a ridiculous battle against angel Gabriel. Any Bible scholars will note that God did this with a flood in the Old Testament. Paul Bettany plays Michael with false bravo. The moment he appears with big guns in either hand, the audience response with laughter. Lucas Black plays a mechanic whose girlfriend's unborn child is the key to mankind's survival. Yeah, and in the Bible her name is Mary and the child would be named Jesus. That story is far more interesting than the idiocy compounded here. Dennis Quaid plays the stern diner owner who spends much time preaching to Lucas about his failed marriage, and slapping the TV when it gets static. Tyrese Gibson arrives with a hand gun but this is only remotely touched upon. He will engage in gun play with the so-called immortals. Adrianne Palicki plays the pregnant waitress who is suppose to be the key to everything but nothing elevates beyond the level of stupidity. This film is about as frightening as an episode of Touched By an Angel. Director Scott Stewart delivers on action, and the special effects are innovative with people shape shifting but it ultimately becomes a legion of extreme bullshit. Score: 2 / 10

(45%) A dissatisfying miss-mash of different, better films manhandled together to make a watchable, yet totally forgettable experience. Talented, and very wasted Paul Bettany sort of stars in this, though after his brief appearance early on he soon has to make up lost ground which is a feat his character, despite his big wings and equally big guns, has no ability to do. This has a nasty habit of heating up quite nicely only be let down by sluggish pacing and an overly long run time. There's a scene that by the end amounts to the best part of the film which features a freaky old woman that as it happens is more funny than scary, and if the film had carried on at that pace then this could have been a halfway good watch, but sadly no, as the rest of the film is hardly worth watching. If you can see this for nothing then maybe give it a go, otherwise don't bother.