In 16th-century Zazzau, now Zaria, Nigeria, Amina must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family's kingdom.In 16th-century Zazzau, now Zaria, Nigeria, Amina must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family's kingdom.In 16th-century Zazzau, now Zaria, Nigeria, Amina must utilize her military skills and tactics to defend her family's kingdom.
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Victoria Nweke Ekene
- Mero
- (as Nweke Victoria)
Millicent Jack
- Rekiya
- (as Millicent T. Jack)
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I am not sure that it is based on which facts exept the names.
Where is her brother. Karami.
The movie did not mention at all that she was a muslim.
Simple search even on Wikipedia will show more interesting things about her to consider in the movie.
Why such a good story could be a great movie, you just ruined it by this terrible way ??
Where is her brother. Karami.
The movie did not mention at all that she was a muslim.
Simple search even on Wikipedia will show more interesting things about her to consider in the movie.
Why such a good story could be a great movie, you just ruined it by this terrible way ??
The movie is great.
Sure the fights could be done better but I see this like a work in progress.
The storyline is good, Acting not bad at all, i have seen some Hollywood's production with horrible acting(example Divergente).
The casting, directing was ok .
This movie is a solid 6.
Sure the fights could be done better but I see this like a work in progress.
The storyline is good, Acting not bad at all, i have seen some Hollywood's production with horrible acting(example Divergente).
The casting, directing was ok .
This movie is a solid 6.
The story was good enough to get me to watch it to the end but seriously, was the budget so low they couldn't afford better sheilds. As the warriors were running towards each other they were bending because they were obviously cardboard. In a few scenes you could even see the corrugated cardboard.
The acting was really bad and the fight scenes laughable. I think a revamped write, better acting and a better budget it would be a pretty good movie. The little girl as young Amina was pretty good, spunky child for sure.
I will watch for a remake, maybe it will improve because it is a good story, real or not.
The acting was really bad and the fight scenes laughable. I think a revamped write, better acting and a better budget it would be a pretty good movie. The little girl as young Amina was pretty good, spunky child for sure.
I will watch for a remake, maybe it will improve because it is a good story, real or not.
This is a weird one. I can tell that it's a good story with several intrigues, but most of the scenes were terrible, and the fighting scenes in particular. The acting goes from stage actors to "I tried my best as an amateur".
What's surprising is the quality of the photo. Really sharp images with great color grading, and I can say the same thing about the score. I can tell that there is some budget behind the movie, with the costumes and all - the movie even got some descent enough CGI.
If a capable person would had gotten their hands on the script, and written a good screenplay, this would actually be something I would recommend to people. If a great screen play, then this would be a must watch. I had to watch the movie with the notion of what it could have been; with dreamy sequences, dramatic closeups, and voice overs telling thoughts over the scenery playing out in front of my eyes.
If you crave for a Nigerian fantasy flick, with inspiration from real events(?), then watch this one. Otherwise, just watch some Nollywood movie instead. At least you will have a laugh.
What's surprising is the quality of the photo. Really sharp images with great color grading, and I can say the same thing about the score. I can tell that there is some budget behind the movie, with the costumes and all - the movie even got some descent enough CGI.
If a capable person would had gotten their hands on the script, and written a good screenplay, this would actually be something I would recommend to people. If a great screen play, then this would be a must watch. I had to watch the movie with the notion of what it could have been; with dreamy sequences, dramatic closeups, and voice overs telling thoughts over the scenery playing out in front of my eyes.
If you crave for a Nigerian fantasy flick, with inspiration from real events(?), then watch this one. Otherwise, just watch some Nollywood movie instead. At least you will have a laugh.
I found this movie interesting on several levels. It had a strong female lead, and a good supporting cast. The villain was comical, and I was glad when he got his just desert: death at the hands of Queen Amina and her supporters. The epitaph of her reign was informative and made up for all the flaws in the storyline and direction. Watch and learn, you'll be glad you did.
Did you know
- TriviaBased on a true story.
- GoofsWhen Prince Danjuma after meeting with his uncle and then secretly meeting with an elder; the orientation of the elder's left-hand changes from one immediate cut to the other.
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- 1h 45m(105 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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