Review of The Woman King (2022) by Compi24 — 20 Sep 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.
"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.
This review of The Woman King (2022) was written by Compi24 on 20 Sep 2022.
The Woman King has generally received positive reviews.
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