This movie makes you think

Rating: 9/10 (5 August 2016)

This is a thought provoking movie that leaves you pondering on very sensitive issues. Not many movies, in fact 99% of movies these days cannot evoke such a feeling and so I recommend this movie.
The child soldier theme explores the suffering and agonies of children in war zones. While the likes of Kylie Jenner spends money on meaningless things and live fake lives, most children are denied basic love, care and the protection of their innocence. The time has come for us to say no to war. The children suffer more.
The actors, especially the young Agu and Idris did a fantastic job. I was so surprised to learn Agu was cast a week to production. I commend the director, writer and crew members. Whatever sacrifice they made was worth it. Beast of no nation shares one similarity with Blood Diamond - the pain of losing a loved one or family, and although Agu never saw his mother again, the movie still ended on a good note.