Angelina Jolie has been consistently banal with her directing efforts, and this one is no different. At its best, it's skillfully edited, beautifully shot, solidly acted, and disarmingly authentic. At its worst, it's sluggish homework. There are certainly some bright spots (lead girl is incredible, battle scene is harrowing, message of forgiveness over vengeance). Still, if you wanna watch a more engaging version of a similar story, click over to another Netflix original Beasts of No Nation.
