Boudica

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Maybe I can make a better film. Wow how can you spend so much money on a film and cast set and not have basic knowledge about Christianity in Britain which did not enter Britain for at least 500-600 years after Boudica died? What a joke to therefore show Christians getting punished and her walking past them lmao. Really it's disappointing to watch films like these they can really distort your vision of history which we use these as tools to help educate ourselves in entertainment. You've then got various other parts showing life back then traders talking about 'imported cosmetics' which I don't trust as accurate way they spoke back then along with the rest of the film and type of English used it does inspire confidence for those deeply interested in British history.

Just watched Boudica: Queen of War (2023), I certainly enjoyed it though the crowd scenes were a tad compressed, likely due to a relatively low budget, Still, the battle scenes were impressive enough in their gore and savagery. The mystic elements of the Celts/Britons/Iceni are very much stressed as is the role played by the Druids. Boudica herself has visions and wthe dead advise her on how best to proceed, she should have paid more attention to them. Like King Arthur she wields a mighty sword, in her case it's a bronze one which she retrieves from a river after it is cast there by a scornful Celtic Chieftain, Wolfgar (Peter Franzen), he is won over to her cause and carries a torch for her until the end. The woad used was more realistic than the face paint we usually see in films portraying Roman Britain. Great performances by Olga Kurylenko as Boudica and Lucy Martin as Cartimanda a warrior woman who is constantly at her side. Plenty of evil Romans! Boudica and Cartimandain their battle chariot charging at the Romans set my Celtic blood racing. Much better than the IMDB rating would suggest. Written & Directed by Jesse V. Johnson. On Netflix. 7.5/10.

The trouble with the story of Boudica is that so many think there is a known history of her story. However, all we really have are the writings of Tacitus which, at best, are fanciful and written to glorify his Roman employer and close relation. There is little or no archaeological evidence which means script writers can make stuff up to their hearts content. This film goes too far. It is rubbish with a bad script and one dimensional acting. I realised there was going to be a problem in the introduction when it says Brittania is the only province resisting Roman rule. It wasn't and Rome fought constant battles in all of its provinces. The Iceni resistance was a minor skirmish compared to the wars against Gauls and Germanic to name just two. After 20 minutes I just gave up it was so bad.

Set design and costumes were mediocre at best. The writers and producers should be ashamed of what they did to a potentially amazing movie. It feels like someone got drunk while watching a celtic vs Roman movie and said "i could write a movie like that," but refused to take any notes, nor consult any experts on Rome or the brittans of the time. The character development was abysmal, dialog was garbage, the only attempt at redemption came from the cast, but it was for naught. Only spoiler, are the kids dead or not? I'm 2/3 through the movie and I can't tell. I'd watch it with the same cast if it gets rewritten and refilmed.

Great action

Boudica is a brilliant and moving historical drama about the British tribal resistance to Roman occupation under the reign of Emperor Nero. More specifically, it is the tale of a woman called to fight oppression and occupation of her land after the death of her husband and the brutal murder of her children. Olga Kurylenko stars in the lead, as an ordinary woman called to champion the cause of justice and unity as David against the Roman Goliath. While she may not be the Boudica by birth, she assumes the mantle with ferocity and leadership and depth. Kurylenko is perfect in this role. She provides the perfect balance between her roles as the compassionate, supportive wife and mother when we meet her early in the film, and the fearless, resilient warrior as she leads the Inceni people in the insurmountable challenge of taking on an Empire. Nick Moran plays his role of Catus Decianus, the procurator of Roman Britain, with remarkable precision. He is actually captivating, in what might be his best performance to date. Peter Franzen and Rita Tushingham offer depth and soul to the resistance, as they round out the cast of stellar performers that make this film so Boudica is Brilliant and Moving deeply moving. The young actresses that play Kurylenko's daughters are a wonderful addition to the film. I do delight seeing the long standing relationship that Johnson has with many actors and could not help but smile seeing The Mercenary's, Dominique Vandenberg, in a small role in this one. The strength of the film is founded in the passion that writer and Director Jesse V Johnson has for it. He has sat on the idea of the story for the better part of his life, according to him, and that may be why it feels so finely fleshed out. "My mother shared the Victorian version of the Inceni rebellion on a visit to Thomas Thornycroft's wonderful statute when I was child, and I've been obsessed with the Boudica story ever since." Nothing is rushed here, nor is anything treated dismissively. This is efficient storytelling and filmmaking. That is high praise for historical dramas, which often fall victim to overly dramatic storytelling and poor use of time. Not this one. Like Johnson's Hell Hath No Fury, Boudica manages to effectively use the historical setting and facts to tell a story of people and humanity that transcends the time in which it is set. The time is 60 A. D. in the Roman Empire, but it could easily be 2023 Ukraine, or any story of resistance. Taekwondo Life Magazine readers know Johnson from his highly regarded martial arts, action films starring the likes of Scott Adkins, Louis Mandylor, and other notable action stars. This film has the potential to broaden his audience significantly. This violent, action packed story is well filmed and well Directed. The cinematography, set designs, and costumes are first rate. This may easily be the highest budget film Johnson has ever headlined, but a lifetime of working on smaller budget, "A" rated films lent itself to a stunning production. This film easily stands up against Mel Gibson's Braveheart and Ridley Scott's Gladiator, two similarly themed, historical films whose budgets, most certainly, trump this one by a lot. This film releases in limited capacity on October 27th and Signature Entertainment will be releasing it digitally in the UK on October 30th. I am not sure what the expectations are for this one; however, I would not be shocked to see it mentioned, and mentioned again, when awards season rolls around The film is a worthwhile and I highly recommend it. At its core it has good storytelling, good acting, and good Direction. Boudica is Brilliant and Moving.

Where do I start with something thus bad? Boudica, and iconic, historical, English warrior Queen, has a French accent. The actress is built like someone with an eating disorder. None of these things give any credibility to the film. We have a sword that changes appearance, floats and rings aloud. Why anyone would want to decimate the memory of such an heroic figure is beyond belief. I get that it was low budget, but that doesn't mean you should ruin what could have been another version of a classic film. I can only hope that the director and producer only ever work at Subway going forward. The whole thing was embarrassing.

Boudica: Queen of War (2023) is a historical film directed by Jesse V. Johnson and starring Olga Kurylenko as Boudica, the legendary Celtic warrior queen who led a rebellion against the Roman occupation of Britain in the first century AD. While the film has some potential, it ultimately falls short due to its uninspired direction, underwhelming action sequences, and a lack of historical accuracy. One of the film's biggest problems is its direction. Johnson's lack of experience with large-scale action films is evident in the film's battle scenes, which are poorly choreographed and lack any sense of scale. The film's budget is also clearly limited, as evidenced by the use of cheap-looking sets and costumes. Kurylenko is a talented actress, but she is not given enough to work with in this role. Her Boudica is a one-dimensional character who is defined by her anger and rage. The film does not explore her motivations in any depth, and her character arc is predictable and uninspired. The film's historical accuracy is also questionable. The film takes liberties with the historical record, and there are several scenes that are simply not plausible. For example, the film depicts Boudica as having a magical sword that can fly through the air. This is a complete fabrication, and there is no evidence to support it. Overall, Boudica: Queen of War (2023) is a disappointing attempt to bring the story of Boudica to life. The film is poorly directed, lacks scale, and is historically inaccurate. It is a missed opportunity to tell a truly epic story about one of history's most fascinating women.