Movie Reviews

AMVCA - 2024
AMVCA10: 11 Select Reviews of Nominated Films

These films reflect the diverse nature of storytelling that defines African cinema. By Joseph Jonathan …

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“Abomkhulu” Review: The Kganki Mphahlele-Directed Film is Fresh, Funny and Filled With Lessons

Written by Caroline Kganyago Ralefeta and directed by Kganki Star Mphahlele, Abomkhulu is a film…

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“Grown” Review: Ola Jegede and Empress Allen’s Young-Adult Drama is Bereft of Introspective Moments

Despite the inventive storytelling in Grown, there are noticeable unharmonious scenes layered upon each other.…

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“Inkabi” Review: Michelle Tiren’s Performance is the Only Spark in Norman Maake’s Crime Thriller

Inkabi is a less-than-stellar film only made bearable by the talent of its lead actress.…

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“Japa!” Review: Isioma Osaje’s Speculative Debut Feature is Convoluted Beyond Genre Expectations

(Japa! is) a welcome attempt at genre experiments, it however fails to deliver a salutary answer…

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“Blood & Water” Season 4: The Downfall of Africa’s Most Promising Netflix Series

Blood & Water has been a visual feast, and for the first three seasons offered…

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“The Fisherman’s Diary” Review: Enah Johnscott’s Film Advocates for Gender Inclusion in Education

The Fisherman’s Diary, a film directed by Enah Johnscott, is a cinematic advocacy for gender…

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Kunle Afolayan’s “Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” is a Wobbling Cinematic Outing

Afolayan has built a stronghold around his name as a filmmaker who does a cultural…

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“A Green Fever” Review: Taiwo Egunjobi’s Historical Suspense Thriller is Incoherent and Corny, Yet Commendable

The thing with A Green Fever is that by the time the film reaches the…

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“One Too Many” Review: “Sorrows, Sorrows, Prayers” for the Listless Moments in the Kayode Kasum-Directed Film

With no room for mild or deep introspection, One Too Many loses important messages it…