THE WOMAN KING (2022)
**THE WOMAN KING (2022): VIOLA DAVIS JUST LED AN ARMY OF BADASS AMAZONS AND MADE HISTORY BLEED WITH FEMINIST FURY! **
Sisters and warriors, if you haven’t seen The Woman King yet, WHAT ARE YOU EVEN DOING WITH YOUR LIFE?! 
Viola Davis doesn’t just star in this 2022 epic – she COMMANDS it as General Nanisca, a scarred, unbreakable leader of the Agojie (real-life Dahomey’s all-female warrior unit) in 19th-century West Africa. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Beyond the Lights vibes but with spears and strategy), this isn’t your average Hollywood history lesson; it’s a pulse-pounding celebration of Black womanhood, resilience, and sisterhood that had me yelling “QUEEN!” at the screen every five minutes!
Viola Davis doesn’t just star in this 2022 epic – she COMMANDS it as General Nanisca, a scarred, unbreakable leader of the Agojie (real-life Dahomey’s all-female warrior unit) in 19th-century West Africa. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (Beyond the Lights vibes but with spears and strategy), this isn’t your average Hollywood history lesson; it’s a pulse-pounding celebration of Black womanhood, resilience, and sisterhood that had me yelling “QUEEN!” at the screen every five minutes!The story? Nanisca trains young recruits like Nawi (Thuso Mbedu, stealing scenes with her fierce innocence) to defend their kingdom from slavers and rival tribes. But it’s not just battles – it’s deep dives into trauma, loyalty, and the cost of power. Lashana Lynch as Izogie? Badass mentor goals. Sheila Atim as Amenza? Quiet storm energy. And John Boyega as King Ghezo? Charismatic but flawed, adding layers to the patriarchy clash. The script by Dana Stevens nails the balance: empowering without preaching, brutal without glorifying war. Real history (Dahomey did sell slaves too) gets a nuanced nod, sparking convos but never derailing the empowerment train!
Action? OH MY GOD, the fight scenes are LEGENDARY! Choreography by the best in the biz – spears flying, machetes clashing in mud-soaked raids, Nanisca’s one-woman army takedowns that feel like poetry in violence. That final battle? 20 minutes of non-stop glory that’ll have you on your feet cheering! No CGI shortcuts; these women trained like actual warriors, and it shows. Soundtrack by Terence Blanchard? Epic strings and drums that pump your blood like war chants. Cinematography turns West Africa’s landscapes into a vibrant, brutal canvas – golden sunsets on bloodied fields? Chef’s kiss!
Viola? Oscar-worthy (again) as the haunted general with a heart of iron. Her performance is raw, vulnerable, commanding – she carries the film on her shoulders. The cast chemistry? Sisterhood on fire, with emotional arcs that hit hard (that mother-daughter reveal? TEARS ). Box office? $97M worldwide on $50M budget – a win for diverse stories! Critics loved it (94% RT), but haters called it “woke” – please, it’s just powerful AF.
If you love Braveheart, Black Panther, or anything about strong women kicking ass, RUN to watch this. It’s inspiring, entertaining, and important. 10/10 – would let the Agojie train me any day!
