The children's/young adult book "Eagle of the Ninth" by Rosemary Sutcliffe has just been released as a movie "The Eagle" which didn't get very good reviews in Australia and consequently only lasted a few weeks. However, my 20 year old daughter and I saw it (there were only 2 other people in the cinema) and we both loved it -- it really conveys a realistic picture of life in Roman Britain. So if you love historical fiction, read the book AND see the movie (even if it's just on DVD)