The Woman King
The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen, and General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.
- Released:
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Action, Drama, History
- Stars: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega, Jayme Lawson, Sheila Atim, Adrienne Warren, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Angélique Kidjo, Jordan Bolger, Masali Baduza, Jimmy Odukoya, Thando Dlomo, Tuks Tad Lungu, Makgotso M, Chioma Antoinette Umeala, Shaina West
- Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Comments
- nhowajcr - 23 March 2024
Oscar deprived
It was with sad knowledge that the Oscar Award panel did not even MENTION this fine piece of history, that came to light through stellar performances. The intensity of war these women raged, was exquisite. A passionate display of a fight to hold on to their value as women. Viola exploded on this screen with the spirit of a warrior, yet the fine balance of motherhood was never lost. The young headstrong "warrior to be"- hard lessons were learnt! She was tamed in her stubborn willfulness, yet emerged as a heroin - especially in the light of having to beat age old practices, that enslaved women to husbands.
It was eye opening to witness the struggle of a young woman emerging as an Amazonian - fierce and devoid of fear. Oscars totally ignored this beautiful display of great movie making. - silicontourist - 24 September 2023
The tribe existed but the story is a complete fabricated lie (...Hollywood at it AGAIN!)!
I had already written a lengthy review for this but the admins have not seen fit to upload it. Once AGAIN it happens to me, even though there is nothing whatsoever derogatory written about it at all; I did however say that it was missing the entire truth to the real story of the tribe!
Its worth a viewing though, at least once for the marvelous acting, action scenes and the photography throughout. There does not seem to be any subject matter that Viola (Davis} cannot handle when it comes to her acting range. She had a very good acting crew with her that makes the film a good watch. It just might be the favourite film of the critics and the Oscars this year.
