Emperor

It's merely watchable, a low-stakes contribution to the current renaissance of African American film-making.

As the film progresses, several cast members look like they'd be more comfortable in a Drunk History short; others just look like they'd be more comfortable working for somebody with experience directing actors.

[Emperor] re-presents a dark period in American history without being inspired or insightful enough to be worth your curiosity or emotional investment.

Okeniyi has a strong presence that conveys a genuine moral authority. It stands in stark relief against the movie's consistently cartoonish portrayals of the white slavers.

'Black Panther' meets 'The Birth of a Nation' in this rousing account of Shields Green, who escaped the shackles of slavery to fight alongside abolitionist John Brown.

a powerful film that is based on the real life story of an escaped slave named Shields Green. However, most of it feels forced and exaggerated.

Green is an active, charismatic figure as played by [Dayo] Okeniyi, and we're firmly on his side.

Based on the real life story of an escaped slave named Shields Green, it shows the horrors lived and the bravery shown in their fight for freedom of blacks in the United States.

Despite some very clear liberties being taken with the truth, Emperor is a strong gateway for those less familiar with one of history's lesser known significant leaders.

This speculative and highly embellished biopic of 19th century freedom fighter Shields Green nevertheless is a timely portrait of courage and resilience.