“The Woman King” Smashed At The Box Office, But Here’s How People On Twitter Are Really Reacting To The Film
Fiyin Olowokandi
“The Woman King” Smashed At The Box Office, But Here’s How People On Twitter Are Really Reacting To The Film
The Woman King opened at the box office this past weekend, and it made one hell of a debut, raking in $19 million.
Viola admitted this role was “transformative” for her and that she couldn’t wait for people to experience it for themselves.
Well Viola, look no further — the reviews are in! Here’s how people on Twitter felt about the historical drama:
But despite all the praise the film is receiving, I would be remiss to ignore the backlash it’s generated as well. The tag #BlockWomanKing has been trending online because some viewers believe it ignores the Agojie warriors’ dark past, which included them capturing and selling Black men and women in the transatlantic slave trade.
Lupita Nyong’o, who was originally cast in the lead role of The Woman King, reportedly dropped out after learning about the Agojie’s legacy during a visit to Benin.
Despite the positive and negative discussions surrounding the film, a conversation is being had and more people are learning about historical moments we rarely learn about in school, and that’s important in itself.
For those still looking to see the film, The Woman King is showing in theaters now.
Have you seen the film or plan on seeing it? Let us know how you feel in the comments below!