The Woman King

The Woman King(2022)

PG-13
09/16/2022 (US)Action, Drama, History2h 15m
7.6

"Her reign begins."

Overview

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.

Dana Stevens

Story

Dana Stevens

Screenplay

Maria Bello

Story

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Director

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Media

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Trailer

Nanisca’s Speech (Scene)

Nanisca’s Speech (Scene)

Clip

"Courage" TV Spot | 20"

"Courage" TV Spot | 20"

Teaser

"Legend" TV Spot | 20"

"Legend" TV Spot | 20"

Teaser

"Legend" TV Spot | 30"

"Legend" TV Spot | 30"

Teaser

"Courage" TV Spot | 30"

"Courage" TV Spot | 30"

Teaser

Viola Davis and Julius Tennon on Producing The Woman King and Creating Change | EE BAFTAs Red Carpet

Viola Davis and Julius Tennon on Producing The Woman King and Creating Change | EE BAFTAs Red Carpet

Featurette

Black History Month

Black History Month

Behind the Scenes

Clip - King's Speech

Clip - King's Speech

Clip

For Your Consideration: The Ensemble Cast

For Your Consideration: The Ensemble Cast

Teaser

Special Features Clip: Terance Blanchard's Score

Special Features Clip: Terance Blanchard's Score

Behind the Scenes

Vignette - Viola as a Leader

Vignette - Viola as a Leader

Behind the Scenes

First 9 Minutes

First 9 Minutes

Clip

Filming in South Africa

Filming in South Africa

Behind the Scenes

She's the One

She's the One

Behind the Scenes

"It felt like freedom" Viola Davis and the cast of The Woman King on working on a black female set

"It felt like freedom" Viola Davis and the cast of The Woman King on working on a black female set

Featurette

Clip - Izogie Standoff

Clip - Izogie Standoff

Clip

Gala Screening

Gala Screening

Featurette

Train To Slay Featurette

Train To Slay Featurette

Featurette

Vignette - A Look at the Costumes

Vignette - A Look at the Costumes

Behind the Scenes

Clip - Fighting is a Skill

Clip - Fighting is a Skill

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Clip - Preparing for Battle

Clip - Preparing for Battle

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Clip - Warning

Clip - Warning

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Director Gina Prince-Bythewood talks The Woman King

Director Gina Prince-Bythewood talks The Woman King

Featurette

Fresh

Fresh

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Event (Now Playing)

Event (Now Playing)

Teaser

Victory (Now Playing)

Victory (Now Playing)

Teaser

The Football Woman King

The Football Woman King

Featurette

Vignette - Sisterhood

Vignette - Sisterhood

Behind the Scenes

Vignette - Train Like a Warrior

Vignette - Train Like a Warrior

Behind the Scenes

Vignette - Revered

Vignette - Revered

Featurette

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A review by Nathan
7.0

Written on October 14, 2022

The Woman King is a touching film that balances the dramatic tone with high octane action delivering a compelling experience. With a powerhouse cast, there is plenty of fantastic performances throughout the entire film. Lashana Lynch was brilliant in this film, she presents herself with a hard exterior but is able to touch into her more emotional and caring self her relationship with Thuso Mbedu's character. Their chemistry was great and one of my favorite parts about the film.

The action in this film was really well done. The choreography was great, and the scope was vast. I loved how multiple shot led into each other. Although, part of me wish this had been rated R so that the fight scenes could have the blood and gore that this movie was wanting to deliver so desperately. I really feel like they had to cut even greater combat moves due to keeping the PG-13 rating. But even with that limited scope, that action delivers.

There are some pacing issues, with the middle section of the movie dragging on a little too much for my tastes. The ending ramps everything back up again and delivers a great resolution that concludes the film wonderfully.

**Score:** _74%_ |
**Verdict:** _Good_