Horrible Histories The Movie: Rotten Romans

Roman teenager Atti is forced to join the Roman Army when one of his clever schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero. He is sent to “miserable, cold, wet Britain” where “the natives are revolting, quite literally”. Things go from bad to worse when Atti is captured by Orla, a feisty teenage Celt desperate to prove herself as a warrior. After narrowly avoiding a very sticky end in a bog, Atti uses his Roman know-how to help Orla save her grandma who's been kidnapped by a rival tribe. Meanwhile, a furious Nero is determined to crush the rebellion, led by Boudicca, Queen of the Iceni.

Atti rejoins his Roman troops and discovers they are preparing for a historic showdown with the Celts at the Battle of Watling Street. Atti's brains could save the day, but they could also spell disaster for Orla as the two new friends find themselves lined up on opposite sides of the battlefield.

Critic Reviews:

• " There's an infectious sense of fun and some very good jokes at the expense of pompous Romans and maggoty Celts. " – Donald Clarke

• " There's a fair bit of fun to be had in this… " – Peter Bradshaw

• " It's a bit disjointed, and the musical numbers kind of just pop out of nowhere, but overall I enjoyed the humor and the history. " – Clarisse Loughrey