The thread of sisterhood woven throughout “The Woman King” will leave a lasting impression. Academy Award winner Viola Davis is stunning as General Nanisca, the leader of the Agojie.

All hail Viola Davis. Davis stars in "The Woman King" as General Nanisca, leader of the Agojie, a group of fearless female warriors who protect the Kingdom of Dahomey under King Ghezo (John Boyega).

Rebecca’s Take “The Woman King” is a rarity in cinema that we need more of on the big screen. It’s an epic about women, by women, for women. Fronted by its Black female cast and a talented ...

“The Woman King” can’t make up for all that, of course. I suppose it’s a little dodgy to have this fine, fierce, beautifully acted movie end on a purely optimistic note.

“The Woman King” is inspired by 19th-century female warriors in an African kingdom and creates a rousing action vehicle, augmented by plenty of melodrama. That combination yields a strong ...

Rebecca’s Take“The Woman King” is a rarity in cinema that we need more of on the big screen. It’s an epic about women, by women, for women.Fronted by its Black female cast and a talented ...

All hail Viola Davis. Davis stars in "The Woman King" as General Nanisca, leader of the Agojie, a group of fearless female warriors who protect the Kingdom of Dahomey under King Ghezo (John Boyega).

The Woman King is loosely based on true events that took place in the African kingdom of Dohemy in the 1820s. In the film, Davis’ Nanisca is a general under King Ghezo (John Boyega).

Rebecca’s Take“The Woman King” is a rarity in cinema that we need more of on the big screen. It’s an epic about women, by women, for women.Fronted by its Black female cast and a talented ...