“Small and lithe enough to suggest a warrior princess… yet with reserves of old-soul gravitas”

…That would be Montego Glover in the title role, an extraordinary performer who inspires proprietary urges: With her, you want maximum face time.  She's a fascinating amalgam, small and lithe enough to suggest a warrior princess itching for action (Glover employs every inch of her expressive body), yet with reserves of old-soul gravitas, essential in delivering a stirring anthem like "The Gods Love Nubia." Her voice sounds as if she has an entire gospel choir packed within her small, buff frame.