Movie Reviews

Beyond the Veil| Season two| Amazon Prime| Afrocritik
Nadine Ibrahim Clamps Down the Liberal Voice in “Beyond the Veil” Season 2 for a More Conservative Charge

However, despite its motivation to present “bold, empowered, and authentic”  stories of northern women, the…

“Shina” Review: A Promising Story Undermined by Narrative Shortcomings | Afrocritik
“Shina” Review: A Promising Story Undermined by Narrative Shortcomings

Despite its timely and thought-provoking subject matter, the poor execution and lack of attention to…

A Father's Love | Afrocritik| Review
“A Father’s Love” Review: Sebastian Ukwa Directs a Poignant Story With Subtlety and Nuance

A Father’s Love is a testament to the quality of the First Features Project with…

Kill Boro review | Courage Obayuwana| Afrocritik
“Kill Boro” Review: Courage Obayuwana’s Debut Feature Leaves A Lasting Impression

Kill Boro is a compelling and emotionally charged film that offers a fresh perspective on…

“Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” Review: Bolanle Austen-Peters Skillfully Conveys a Political Treatise in This Biopic | Afrocritik
“Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” Review: Bolanle Austen-Peters Skillfully Conveys a Political Treatise in This Biopic

By presenting fragments of Funmilayo’s life, the biopic doesn’t also attempt to be a Wikipedia…

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“UNO (The F in Family)” Review: Ebuka Njoku’s Sophomore Feature is Endearing, But Does It Triumph?

In UNO, Njoku sets out to give us a snapshot of a family with all…

“Water & Garri” Review: Meji Alabi’s Directorial Debut Feature Offers Scintillating Visuals But Doubtful Storytelling

Water & Garri provides evidence for the wide range of imaginative talent inherent in Nigeria’s…

“Momiwa” Review: Family is Redefined in the Biodun Stephen-Directed Drama

Momiwa beautifully illustrates that the true essence of family lies in the sincere efforts and…

Strained | Now showing on Netflix | Afrocritik
“Strained” Review: Okechukwu Oku’s Film is Simple Yet Sophisticated

In its concise runtime, Strained explores a plethora of issues with remarkable finesse, avoiding the…

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“Face to Face” Review: Waleed El Halfawy’s Film is Involuntarily Funny, and There Lies Its Charm

There are moments of genuine laughter layered throughout Face to Face. For one, the characters…