The dark clouds finally part for Jake and Sin, and they see the sunshine of a movie they actually, genuinely enjoy. *The Eagle* might pitch itself as a serious period drama exploring the weight of a father's dishonored legacy, but we see it as it really is: a sexy road trip romp with the most crackling sexual tension seen yet from any Channing Tatum flick! Topics of deep perusal include the perils of Sam/Frodo shipping, a beautiful chicken that Rome just LOVES, and, surprisingly, the Vietnam War.

Content Warning for slavery.