TriStar Pictures | Release Date: September 16, 2022
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TAPRNov 16, 2022
O filme me despertou muita curiosidade em pesquisar mais sobre as guerreiras Agojie. O que mais gostei foi da parte cultural, cenas de luta e músicas. Ponto alto também em como retratam as disputas internas e guerras do povo africano, aindaO filme me despertou muita curiosidade em pesquisar mais sobre as guerreiras Agojie. O que mais gostei foi da parte cultural, cenas de luta e músicas. Ponto alto também em como retratam as disputas internas e guerras do povo africano, ainda que com influência dos colonizadores e escravistas. Expand
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HerickDienerNov 5, 2022
É muito provável que seja crime em uns cem países dizer que o destaque de um filme não foi a Viola Davis, mas em "The Woman King" as excelentes coadjuvantes Thuso Mbedu e Lashana Lynch tomam conta de cada segundo em cena. Já Viola entrega oÉ muito provável que seja crime em uns cem países dizer que o destaque de um filme não foi a Viola Davis, mas em "The Woman King" as excelentes coadjuvantes Thuso Mbedu e Lashana Lynch tomam conta de cada segundo em cena. Já Viola entrega o que somente ela e Frances McDormand fazem de melhor: uma mulher carrancuda que treme o chão ao andar. As coincidências e amarrações do roteiro me fizeram revirar os olhos em alguns momentos, mas ainda foi uma experiência bacana de assistir. Expand
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royalguy07Sep 17, 2022
A fun historical action epic, Viola is maybe a little too old for the role but the rest of the warriors carry and give some very respectable action sequences.
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JLuis_001Sep 18, 2022
Perhaps it pushes the message too much and makes a basic mistake when stories like these try to project powerful women.
And by this, I mean that, in the urgency to show them as wonderful and amazing women, it forgets to give them a true
Perhaps it pushes the message too much and makes a basic mistake when stories like these try to project powerful women.
And by this, I mean that, in the urgency to show them as wonderful and amazing women, it forgets to give them a true identity.
This is not to say this film is bad in any way, but a problem does exist.

Granted it has the negative historical aspect on its side, but even though this film is extolling these warriors, the fact that there are people still beating themselves up about what happened centuries ago doesn't deepen that discourse at all.

Now speaking of the film itself, even with the distinct premise and how convoluted it can feel, the spectacle makes up for it enough to keep your attention and while it never quite lives up to the promised epic, it's far from disappointing in that aspect as well.
Along with great production work and design, this story immerses you well enough to provide the audience with an entertaining moment. Which I believe it aspired to it more, than even the resonance of its message.
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AccountingGuyOct 7, 2022
This movie was incredibly well done and not that this will come as a surprise to anyone, but Viola Davis is one of the greatest in the business and delivers an astounding performance with a brilliant cast. I'm not usually a fan of this genreThis movie was incredibly well done and not that this will come as a surprise to anyone, but Viola Davis is one of the greatest in the business and delivers an astounding performance with a brilliant cast. I'm not usually a fan of this genre but was captivated from beginning to end! Highly recommended. Expand
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GenobeOct 10, 2022
An amazing movie. Me & my wife went from watching the intense battle scenes, to laughing, to crying over and over again! I loved it!
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jmart1963Sep 17, 2022
Just saw The Woman King. Amazing! Breathtaking. Viola Davis is superb. This is a must see!
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OnreiiOct 8, 2022
Movie was good. Wasn't accurate, but it was still enjoyable. Especially considering most biopics will either stretch the truth, or completely lie about a person.
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McblkbarbieSep 18, 2022
Loved seeing these women. The film was very inspiring! I clapped and their where times when I laughed out loud. It was great watching them be so fierce and feminine at the same time! Just like Mother Nature full of power!
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womentalkingSep 16, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ansioso pra esse e já sabemos que será melhor que qualquer coisa da cachorra da gal gadot Expand
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RatedRexSep 17, 2022
If Metacritic can't find a way to protect movies with diverse stories, characters, and actors from bigoted MAGA-hats, then why should we ever visit this site, anymore. It is a damned shame that people are so filled with hate that they go outIf Metacritic can't find a way to protect movies with diverse stories, characters, and actors from bigoted MAGA-hats, then why should we ever visit this site, anymore. It is a damned shame that people are so filled with hate that they go out of their way to hateful.

As for the movie? "The Woman King" had strong performances and a rousing story. It is one of the best movies of the year.
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LISOCHIKOTOSASep 18, 2022
So we should now suddenly believe that y'all have problems with slave traders huh☠️
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BloloSep 16, 2022
Woman king is a must-see movie! It's inspiring, empowering, and uplifting! 10/10
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Xolani03Sep 16, 2022
I am in awe of this production. Thank you Sony and Juvee Productions for honouring African Stories. We now know that we matter
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Adrian1911Sep 16, 2022
Fantastic movie! It blew me away. Don’t miss it! I had never seen anything like it before. This is not only an excellent action movie but a serious attempt to recreate on screen a historical African kingdom. Superb.
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joepoey236Sep 16, 2022
Not a WOKE film. Not a film about women taking over. This movie is amazing and well-written. IT IS culturally and historically accurate. It addresses the wrongfulness of the slave trade and that is a large part of the plot. Stop lettingNot a WOKE film. Not a film about women taking over. This movie is amazing and well-written. IT IS culturally and historically accurate. It addresses the wrongfulness of the slave trade and that is a large part of the plot. Stop letting insecure white folks fool you. Expand
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j1trainSep 16, 2022
Wow Metacritic can you do something about the racists and misogynists that review bomb everything involving POC and women? It's not perfect, particularly in the first half of the movie, but it's a thrilling ride with an amazing cast. You knewWow Metacritic can you do something about the racists and misogynists that review bomb everything involving POC and women? It's not perfect, particularly in the first half of the movie, but it's a thrilling ride with an amazing cast. You knew Viola Davis would be good, but it's all about 'Underground Railroad' star Thuso Mbedu -- what a star. Expand
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MonnnnSep 26, 2022
Phenomenal movie, an absolute must see. The production, direction and acting were all amazing
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NadiggSep 16, 2022
This is Viola Davis at her peak Viola Davis! She’s absolutely phenomenal. Deserves an Oscar
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16millSep 18, 2022
The Woman King may not reveal all of the horrible parts of the history but it does touch on it. The level of passion each actress plays takes you through such an uplifting fulfilling journey. I cried at the end. Will go to the theater to see again.
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AnthonyFantanoSep 17, 2022
I found this movie empowering. The premise is wakanda but in real life. Solid 10. Forever.
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saimariejohnsonSep 17, 2022
This is an incredible movie. Viola Davis delivers such a great performance and the depth of emotion and the indomitable force in these warriors is thrilling. There are some tearjerker moments but it makes for a wholly wonderfully gripping andThis is an incredible movie. Viola Davis delivers such a great performance and the depth of emotion and the indomitable force in these warriors is thrilling. There are some tearjerker moments but it makes for a wholly wonderfully gripping and moving story. Expand
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12345TTSMILESep 18, 2022
Great Powerful movie will watch again. You will laugh, smile and get upset but there is a message
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Dog1msSep 18, 2022
Great movie from start to finish great casting with a lot of action enjoyed every bit of it
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BeeceeSep 18, 2022
As usual, this film is labelled as "Inspired by history", so it is likely to not be absolutely the truth. I'm not sure why there is such an outcry against it. The acting is good, the story is compelling, the music and costumes are terrific,As usual, this film is labelled as "Inspired by history", so it is likely to not be absolutely the truth. I'm not sure why there is such an outcry against it. The acting is good, the story is compelling, the music and costumes are terrific, the action scenes were awesome. Importantly, there were many women involved in the production of the film. Viola Davis was great! Expand
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XanditzSep 17, 2022
Just left the movie and I must say that #thewomanking is a great movie!

Solid story, awesome battle scenes, great character build, gorgeous photography and way above the avarage actors. I strongly recommend fantasy and historical lovers to
Just left the movie and I must say that #thewomanking is a great movie!

Solid story, awesome battle scenes, great character build, gorgeous photography and way above the avarage actors.

I strongly recommend fantasy and historical lovers to watch it. It was indeed a great surprise just to be off a bit of mainstream comedy behavior of action thrillers nowadays.

#violadavis as Nanisca is a giant as usual, but Izogie is freaking awesome and the young Nawi is pretty good too.

The battles are believeble, the woman most of the time make uses of their speed to win fights and you see the danger when they are fighting other trained warrior males.

I'm sorry to see so much hate around the movie. It surely does not deserves it.
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TVJerrySep 24, 2022
This film is inspired by a real unit of all-female warriors that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th & 19th centuries. The movie events take place in the 1820's, when their determined general (Viola Davis) leads theThis film is inspired by a real unit of all-female warriors that protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th & 19th centuries. The movie events take place in the 1820's, when their determined general (Viola Davis) leads the fight against another tribe that captures their fellow Africans to sell into slavery. The settings and design create a picturesque world, while the intense performances give the film it's heft (of course, Davis is richly nuanced). It's sometimes hard to follow the fights, but they ultimately add some decent action moments. For that human touch is a tender story of love and redemption. There are slow portions, but the movie is sufficiently interesting and the subject is fascinating enough to make it sometimes stirring Expand
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bertobellamyOct 25, 2022
'The Woman King' is strictly conventional, but it was a long time coming for a film like this. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, story writer Maria Bello and screenwriter Dana Stevens take up the Agojie tales to make a vibrant story about'The Woman King' is strictly conventional, but it was a long time coming for a film like this. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, story writer Maria Bello and screenwriter Dana Stevens take up the Agojie tales to make a vibrant story about independence and ferocity. Viola Davis is great as the ruthless Nanisca, but Thuso Mbedu and Lashana Lynch steal the show with their formidable yet tender performances. Although the film goes into familiar territory with almost all of its storylines — especially the one about a lost daughter —, it's very refreshing to have an almost all-black cast starring in an action film about fearsome female warriors. Expand
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Compi24Sep 20, 2022
There's no hiding the uncomfortable truths behind some of the historical figures/groups depicted in this film and the fact that the first sentence of this review has to address this very thing is honestly the saddest part of the whole matter.There's no hiding the uncomfortable truths behind some of the historical figures/groups depicted in this film and the fact that the first sentence of this review has to address this very thing is honestly the saddest part of the whole matter. "The Woman King" is a good movie. It's brilliantly staged, with fun set pieces and a bevy of terrific performances. However, in choosing not to tackle some of the more controversial elements within the history that it's based on, it all ultimately feels like a bit of a fast one is being pulled on the audience. Make no mistake, there's no shame in liking a movie. Seemingly no external harm will likely come from people enjoying "The Woman King." I just think an even better movie could have come about if the filmmakers in question chose to confront certain historical actualities from a more post-modern perspective. That being said, it's still a feat as a film. Just not necessarily as a representation of facts. Expand
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SandyRosenJan 3, 2023
I am only concerned with the movie I saw not the historical relevance and it offered a bice escape from reality/ Great performance by Viola Davis! She really offered a great range of emotion and gave a human charistic to the character.
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mrc_brnSep 25, 2022
Enjoyed the movie very much. A good story and great leads it kept me spellbound until the end. Have not researched the authenticity of it all, but as a movie it was an impressive experience, watching these fierce women battle and bond.
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moviemitch96Sep 20, 2022
Viola Davis leads a cast that depicts the Agojie, an all-female group of African warriors who defend their home and tribe from the men of the Oyo Empire in the early 1800s. I didn't think much of this one based off the posters and previewsViola Davis leads a cast that depicts the Agojie, an all-female group of African warriors who defend their home and tribe from the men of the Oyo Empire in the early 1800s. I didn't think much of this one based off the posters and previews initially. It just honestly looked like nothing we haven't really seen before, but the rave reviews and apparent A+ Cinemascore it received convinced me. And while Davis is as excellent as always, the film's storyline and plot beats really are all too familiar territory. And with the exception of Davis, the lack of character development for most of the supporting characters made them feel all too one dimensional. However, the film also does contain some epic and entertaining battles scattered throughout, and it's hard not to admire the film's extensive production values and design. But overall, Davis is is top form here and carries a commanding presence from start to finish, along with some epic and expertly-choreographed battle sequences that make up for a familiar-feeling story that lacks character development. Expand
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FelipePedro07Oct 22, 2022
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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HealingToolboxSep 22, 2022
The director cites Braveheart as inspiration. This is up there with Gladiator and Rob Roy as cinematic tales of heroism and loss. This is the black Braveheart and a black Hero's Journey. "...an action spectacle with a beating heart..."The director cites Braveheart as inspiration. This is up there with Gladiator and Rob Roy as cinematic tales of heroism and loss. This is the black Braveheart and a black Hero's Journey. "...an action spectacle with a beating heart..." Makes clear the first Black Panther movie is Afro-futurism; less so, a black hero's journey. Expand
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greedoinaspeedoSep 24, 2022
Unlike the review bombers, I actually watched the film. It feels like a powerful analog to Gladiator, telling a story that resonated heavily in the modern world. Viola Davis was **** incredible. On top of justifying herself as a bonafideUnlike the review bombers, I actually watched the film. It feels like a powerful analog to Gladiator, telling a story that resonated heavily in the modern world. Viola Davis was **** incredible. On top of justifying herself as a bonafide action star, she brought the raw emotionality that has won her Oscar’s before. The supporting cast was stellar as well, unbelievable turns all around, you can feel the passion of the performers burning through the screen.

Don’t believe the reactionary man babies who are triggered by anything that doesn’t validate their worldview. This movie is a powerhouse.
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WdwireSep 18, 2022
Omg this movie is awesome. I wasn’t expecting it. FUN, violent, poignant. Of course, Viola Davis is great, John Boyega is a pleasure to watch, as are the other actors. The score is beautiful, costumes are fabulous. Storyline is completelyOmg this movie is awesome. I wasn’t expecting it. FUN, violent, poignant. Of course, Viola Davis is great, John Boyega is a pleasure to watch, as are the other actors. The score is beautiful, costumes are fabulous. Storyline is completely different than expected. It was really very good. Do not listen to these negative reviews; they’re mostly by people who never saw the film. Or by racists, or sexists, take your pick. They all say, "This tribe were slave traders, look it up." Well, yeah...that's what the movie is about, which you'd have known if you'd seen it. Expand
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PanchogulJan 24, 2023
Una increíble película cargada de intensas y bien elaboradas escenas de lucha, una magnífica puesta en escena e interpretaciones actorales que como mínimo son sobresalientes.

Los que están llenando de ceros a la puntuación final son los
Una increíble película cargada de intensas y bien elaboradas escenas de lucha, una magnífica puesta en escena e interpretaciones actorales que como mínimo son sobresalientes.

Los que están llenando de ceros a la puntuación final son los mismos que no pueden ver a personas de color y sobretodo a mujeres de color porque les da cólera y salen con la misma cantaleta de la disque "inclusión forzada" y la "cultura woke". Maduren un poco y trabajen un poco las pocas neuronas que tienen.
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EekzohDec 30, 2022
Providing a score for a movie, not a documentary. It was entertaining enough, both for characters and action. 6.5 rounds up to a 7.
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GLADIADOROct 1, 2022
Com cenas de ação fantastica. A mulher rei poderia ser mais curto. fica um pouco cansativo em alguns momentos, mas vale pela ação que são realmente muito boas
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MogakumonoNov 13, 2022
Bloody good film. Viola Davis is fantastic. I’d probably give it an 8 out of 10, but considering how many trolls are on this site I have to balance it out a bit. Very rousing film
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JayrtonSep 25, 2022
It is so different from most of the action movies, yet it is so brilliant. Amazing performance by miss Davis.
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LieberDSep 18, 2022
It's a solid swords and sandals action movie. If you enjoy this type of movie and don't overthink it, you will have fun.
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snapjemenuOct 12, 2022
Maybe they should have put in "inspired by history", because without the knowledge of the actual history, this movie shows Viola Davis as an action hero with the right amount of emotional balance to not present the next Comic adaption.Maybe they should have put in "inspired by history", because without the knowledge of the actual history, this movie shows Viola Davis as an action hero with the right amount of emotional balance to not present the next Comic adaption. Accuracy has been compromised to create a blockbuster, which is nothing new to my opinion (Titanic, Marie Antoinette, etc). To claim that this is a feminist or woke move is to claim that cinema can't change its point of view. But they could have chosen to change some names to make it more fictional. Expand
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adsdadNov 25, 2022
All those negative reviews All they focus on is that it says "inspired" by true events, this does not Mean the movie is 100% true events only inspired by Them. Ok so the movie is legit the Best ive seen All of 2022 beutiful movie Full ofAll those negative reviews All they focus on is that it says "inspired" by true events, this does not Mean the movie is 100% true events only inspired by Them. Ok so the movie is legit the Best ive seen All of 2022 beutiful movie Full of emotions. It deserves so much better rewievs then what its getting but I guess People just cant see past the inspired by true events which is just sad and narrow minded its an amazing movie can definetly recommend it. Expand
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KinglexSep 19, 2022
Really good movie. Powerful story, great actors, Superb action. The ladies went all out in combat training. Very enjoyable while dealing with mature subject. Great directing and strong performances all around. Historical accuracy has neverReally good movie. Powerful story, great actors, Superb action. The ladies went all out in combat training. Very enjoyable while dealing with mature subject. Great directing and strong performances all around. Historical accuracy has never been a condition for an enjoyable Hollywood movie, and this one is quite enjoyable. Expand
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Pmac206Dec 31, 2022
Wow what a movie . This one caught me by surprise. When I first saw it I thought it was going to be your typical wokified feminist flick, till I saw some of the reviews from some of me favorite reviewers. I’m really surprised to see theseWow what a movie . This one caught me by surprise. When I first saw it I thought it was going to be your typical wokified feminist flick, till I saw some of the reviews from some of me favorite reviewers. I’m really surprised to see these user ratings on this one . I know user ratings have become basically useless these days. My guess is some people have gotten offended for some unknown reason without seeing the film . I’d say watch the film for yourself and decide . It’s extremely well acted . The cast did a phenomenal job. All of them , from the main to supporting cast . The film is absolutely gorgeous from start to finish . The action is good and on top of that the story was entertaining and engaging from start to finish. I was always engaged in the story and above all else , I cared about the characters. I feel like the film tells exactly the story it wants to tell the way it wants to tell it . This isn’t a story about noble characters without flaws, it’s much more complex then that . For the final hour of this film , I found myself on the edge of my seat. When the credits roll I was definitely satisfied. One of the better films I’ve seen this year for sure . I’d say it’s a 9/10 but when I’m still giving it a 10 because viola Davis was incredible and she deserves that extra point. My only nitpick is , I think this film would of been even better with the R rating . Expand
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stevekmApr 6, 2023
Interesting movie about Africa during the slave trade days. A little too long but flows well.
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alanpotter17Jun 19, 2023
"The woman king" tem uma história essencial a ser contada sobre mulheres que fazem parte da guarda real, dispostas a não seguir o padrão feminista e doméstico que lhes cabem, e tudo isso baseado em fatos reais de uma tribo da África"The woman king" tem uma história essencial a ser contada sobre mulheres que fazem parte da guarda real, dispostas a não seguir o padrão feminista e doméstico que lhes cabem, e tudo isso baseado em fatos reais de uma tribo da África Ocidental.
A grande questão é que todo está muito no piloto automático, até mesmo a interpretação da Viola Davis, que salvo raras exceções (um desabafo com a outra personagem central da trama em uma piscina natural, é de arrepiar), é incômodo ver ela manter o mesmo olhar truamático e espantado durante as mais de duas horas de projeção, seja nas cenas de ação ou seja nas cenas mais dramática. Entendo a opção pois ela representa um símbolo, um exemplo a ser seguida de mulheres que abdicam das funções inerente ao universo feminino e passam a agir com maior liberdade, não apenas servido ao rei, mas se impondo, criando um universo particular.
Então, embora essas mulheres estejam no limiar entre a liberdade feminina e o apego às tradições, o roteiro simplifica o processo para lhes conferir um didatismo que apenas torna o filme mais próximo dos discursos contemporâneos do que retrata a época. É interessante de se ver, mas a sensação de militância de plenária estudantil dá aqui suas caras.
Um ponto muito positivo aqui, além do figurino e da representatividade da cultura afro, é a desconstrução em torno da escravidão de seus semelhantes, resta clara aqui que o filme consegue trabalhar o argumento deste tipo de ação estar ligado às funções inerentes à sobrevivência, não sendo ponto pacífico entre seus nativos. Assim, não se trata de uma base religiosa ou de exploração visando o lucro. A escravidão de negros ocorrida no novo mundo está inserida na insurgência de um capitalismo que torna as pessoas um produto inumano e beneficia apenas aos comerciantes. A escravidão entre as tribos está ligada ao próprio meio de sobrevivência interna, questões como identidades culturais e disputas de espaço geográfico fazem muito mais sentido, mesmo que os comerciantes estejam ali para mostrar que já há uma simbiose com a cultura europeia mais ocidental (até mesmo o Brasil é citado por um dos comerciantes).
Infelizmente a direção está muito burocrática, a fotografia é cansativa, com aquela iluminação meio escurecida, ofuscando a beleza natural das locações em sua maioria das cenas. O estudo cultural realmente é um fator positivo, com diversos rituais e danças que valorizam o conjunto dos personagens quando se juntam em momentos cotidianos. E como dito, o retrato baseado em fatos é um aperitivo a mais para conferir interesse.
Viola Davis até tenta, mas como falei, a opção por torná-la uma pessoa de expressão única, embora reforce o quanto ela é um personagem traumatizado por um passado cheio de violências físicas e simbólicas, e ainda junta com sua perspectiva presente em provar-se constantemente, sua expressão é muito unilateral para valorizar o potencial multifacetado da atriz, passa a sensação de que não souberam aproveitar todo seu talento. As câmeras também burocráticas, e a trama segue a produção de outras tantas, com conflitos entre equipes, um drama familiar para nos fazer emocionar, um final mais do que previsível.
Ainda assim, o retrato de uma realidade que reconstrói papéis étnicos e de gênero é sempre gostoso de acompanhar, e por mais que a parte técnica esteja inferior à reprodução de Wakanda, anda é bem construído para, em cenas específicas, saltas os olhos pelo acuro mostrado. É bonito de ver, mas nada muito grandioso para ser marcante.
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478Sep 19, 2022
Good drama,one of best of 2022 and big ups to Viola Davis
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alewis04Sep 22, 2022
The Woman King is absolutely awesome! It's a must see! Outstanding performances from all involved! The Woman King is captivating from beginning to end. I will DEFINITELY go back to see this movie again at the movie theater!
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MenelikSep 23, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! It's a wonderful movie with a history that tell us more than whe think we know. It's all about Africa and it's greatness and culture. Expand
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VCS2022Sep 24, 2022
It's a really cool movie with an awesome Viola Davis at the top of her game!
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rickzelfOct 16, 2022
This isn't a documentary, y'all. Review bombing it because it takes creative liberties makes no sense because taking creative liberties to craft a compelling story is the name of the game. The goal of this movie isn't to educate or misleadThis isn't a documentary, y'all. Review bombing it because it takes creative liberties makes no sense because taking creative liberties to craft a compelling story is the name of the game. The goal of this movie isn't to educate or mislead about historical events. It's to get people to think about the scenarios that were crafted and the way they relate to the grander picture of slavery. In fact, I'd argue that these negative reviews only play into creator's goals, as it urges people to look up and familiarize themselves with these occurrences. Besides, the significance of the historical inaccuracy is grossly overstated in these user reviews. The Dahomey's own involvement in slave trade and cruelty in warfare is addressed on multiple occasions. Y'all were just too blinded by your racism and sexism to take note of these aspects even when they're right in front of you. Or did you just happen to miss all the gruesome fight scenes, beheadings and mutilations? For ef's sake the movie *starts* with the Agojie -- the highly trained military women -- mercilessly killing an entire village chiefly comprised of relatively defenseless farmers! Expand
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sout2h2012Oct 21, 2022
Stunning and breathtaking. Set in a fascinating part of history. The injuries were intense and the combat was brutal. We don't need more historical fiction set in medieval Europe! We need historical fiction from all around the world! GimmeStunning and breathtaking. Set in a fascinating part of history. The injuries were intense and the combat was brutal. We don't need more historical fiction set in medieval Europe! We need historical fiction from all around the world! Gimme more of this, Hollywood! Expand
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jay120Feb 16, 2023
Historical, not perfect but really good. The perfect director, exceptional cast! Good story line. Bravo!!!!
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NYFilmLover88Apr 9, 2023
Action packed with heroes that we don't normally see in movies. A stellar cast with phenomenal performances. So glad I watched it.
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meanjoelgreenMar 23, 2023
Love racists trolls out on meta critic to defend slavery. This movie is beautiful cinema take on a difficult subject.
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JsneiMar 4, 2023
Well, we can see what kind of people use meta critic
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