The hit Spanish Superhero show gets adapted to Big Screen in ¨this ¨Águila Roja , the movie¨ (2011) directed by José Ramón Ayerra , it stars most actors from the stupendous series , such as : David Janer , Javier Gutiérrez , Roberto Álamo , Pepa Aniorte , Santiago Molero , Guillermo Campra , Patrick Criado , Antonio Molero , Martina Klein , Mariano Peña , Stany Coppet and many others . As Aguila Roja is coming to the big screen after various successful years of crime fighting on Spanish TV . Enjoyable and pleasant adventure/swashbuckling film developed with emotion , suspense , drama , comedy , thrills and noisy action . Red Eagle takes place in 1660, when Portugal, France and England are all attempting to take over Spain. This picture follows the successful series concerning a masked man known as Aguila Roja ("Red Eagle"), he is the hero among people , a man who fights for justice. When is murdered his wife (Barbara Lennie) , angered and grieved by the sad killing , the good-natured school teacher Gonzalo seeks vengeance and to discover culprits . By a random accident , The Red Eagle decides to pull off great heroic deeds , using his Ninja skills learnt in the Japan country . As Gonzalo dons a black outfit and becomes the Red Eagle , the legendary masked , hero of oppressed . Red Eagle riding in the hoof-prints , relishes his secret identity with cape and blade and helps the good people who are mistreated , thwarting the ambitious plans of the meanie , nasty Comisario (Francis Lorenzo) who subsequently married to Cardinal's pupil , Irene (Elisa Mouliaá) . Angered and grieved by a random accident , Red Eagle decides to execute one last heroic deed . Our starring friend even involving into love intrigues , as Gonzalo de Montalvo meets his sister-in-law , Margarita (Inma Cuesta ) and they fall in love and while faces off the jealous as well as mean Marquesa Lucrecia (Miryam Gallego) and her proud child Nuño (Patrick Criado) . This cinematic episode deals with a twisted conspiracy resulting in fateful consequences and along the way , our swordsman meets a beautiful blonde women (Cover girl Martina Klein) , looking for the aid of Red Eagle . As following a failed assassination attempt in which his only son is blinded, 'Red Eagle' seeks to avenge his child by taking up arms against the corrupt Cardinal Mendoza , the man indirectly responsible for the attack . Meantime , the Cardinal (José Angel Egido) , bolstered by the powers of England , Portugal and France, is plotting to overthrow the King and bring the country to his knees . Along the way , there is an important summit , going on between King of Spain : Felipe IV (Xavier Elorriaga) , King of France Luis XIV , King of England , Duke of Braganza of Portugal and the Pope , during which something disastrous happens and it affects the whole Spanish nation . Can our loyal and sympathetic protagonists survive twisted conspiracy ? .
It is set in the 17th century revolving around a masked hero fighting against the corrupt and wrong . A man named , "The Red Eagle", a masked rider is the hero among unlucky people , a man who fights for justice , who meets beautiful women , helping unfortunates and that's why the poor townsfolk looking for the aid of The Red Eagle . A new spin-off on Zorro but the production aesthetic has much in common with the likes of modern efforts . The Red Eagle takes place when powerful European nations as Portugal , France and England are all trying to take over Spain . This is an imaginative , glamorous , fun fantasy based on the wonderful adventures carried out by a bunch of heroes , such as Gonzalo De Montalvo (David Janer) , his son Alonso de Montalvo (Guillermo Campra) , the rogue servant Sátur (Javier Gutiérrez) against ominous enemies , such as : El Comisario (Francis Lorenzo) and Cardinal Mendoza (José Angel Egido) . This Spanish historical action-adventure Kingdom of Blood (a.k.a. Águila Roja) is a familiar , satisfying and agreeable yarn , the most popular Spanish television series to have aired in recent years , and tells the violent and heroic tale of the enigmatic swordsman known only as 'Red Eagle' . Set long time ago , during Felipe IV (Xavier Elorriaga) kingdom and starred by a group of likable , attractive characters headed by Gonzalo De Montalvo . Here occurs several adventures , complex as well as embarrassing plots , multiple side-threads woven into the tale , and lots of twists and turns. As the protagonist group will have to confront deal of dangers and adventures and will fight heinous roles.
This attractive movie blends action , historical events , suspense , fights, fencing , martial arts , intrigue and results to have a lot fun . This is a far-fetching but acceptable story about an intrepid teacher/swordsman helped by a roguish squire , Sancho Panza-alike , just to discover weird incidents and save his family ; and both of them will fight all kinds of risks to get their purports . From start to finish sword-play , romance , fantasy , action , duels and delightful adventures are unstopped. All the main cast and support cast turn in a so-so to decent acting . There is budget enough , just amusement enough to cover production gaps and some flaws . As important teams of re-enactors and extras were used for soldiers in battle sequences , expert stunts for the impressive leaps , as well as groundbreaking recreations of ancient moments . Fine special effects mostly made by means of CGI and likeable performances by the leads manage to keep this one afloat .Compellingly written and produced by Daniel Ecija and well financed by Globo Media , this Spain's top production company has produced a nice film . In Spain , this company produces top series , including : ¨The Boarding School¨ (El Internado) and ¨The Boat¨(El Barco) , which are also being distributed in other territories . On the film side, its titles include ¨A Night In Old México¨ by Emilio Aragón starring Robert Duvall.
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