As the theater darkened and adults munched on popcorn and snacks from the movie theater’s concession stands, the movie audience had been waiting to see began rolling. The screen filled with a scripture, Psalm 34:11, from the Holy Bible. Though the scripture was simple, it spoke words that would speak true to the movie. “Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the feat of the Lord.”

The movie begins as actor Paul Bettany’s character, archangel Michael, drops into a darkened alley during the night simply to cut off his wings and steal artillery from a nearby building that looks to be abandoned, after refusing the mission to help destroy mankind.

The plot of the story is God is angry and has lost all hope at mankind due to the way they are living life. However, Michael states he has always loved mankind as much as God has Jeep, played by Lucas Black, who still cares about others and lives their life the best way they can and cannot give up on mankind.

The plot takes a toll as the scene changes to an out-of-the-way stretch of road diner, Paradise Falls. Though the diner is practically empty, guests who have been lost or stuck at the diner due to car problems, take stage as a few of the main characters.

However, the action does not begin until a local elderly woman comes into the diner and orders a raw steak, curses the unborn baby of Charlie, played by Adrianne Palicki, and bites into neck of another guest at the diner.

As shock-stricken customer, Kyle (Tyrese Gibson), owner Bob (Dennis Quaid) and employee Percy (Charles Dutton) go outside to dump the body, Michael shows up ready to save the day with a trunk full of artillery. Though skeptical at first, the group decides Michael is legitimate and begins to trust him.

Though the plot thickens a little, with more gunfire and blood, there is little discussion of what is truly taking place. All viewers know is God is mad and wants to exterminate mankind. It is not until later in the movie they find out that the reason the diner is under attack is due to Charlie’s unborn baby being the hope of all mankind.

Since the movie’s release, “Legion” has been a topic of controversy, as it fringes on religious sensitivity. Though it is agreed the movie is full of action and few minutes of comedic release, the movie has been rated from “disappointing” to “kick-ass” according to viewers.
The movie, which runs 100 minutes, was directed by Scott Stewart and produced by David Lancaster and Michel Litvac.