Movie Reviews

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“The Winning Ticket” Review: In Kganki Star Mphahlele’s Film, Familial Bond is the Winning Formula

But the film’s divergence, which can be argued is no less unique,  is the family…

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“Bank Alert” Review: Akay Mason’s 2023 Comedy Offers Weary Smiles and Warm Hugs

Bank Alert makes for a great argument that simplicity and greater age and experience provide…

“Musangwe” Review: Lufuno Nekhabambe’s Debut Film Futilely Fondles with South African Culture

If the movie is, among other things, an ode on South Africa’s Musangwe boxing competition,…

“Heart of the Hunter” Review: Another Action Thriller That Flatters to Deceive

As far as action thrillers go, Heart of the Hunter is as convoluted as they…

“Áfàméfùnà” Review: Kayode Kasum’s Heartfelt Love Letter to Igbo Enterprise Could Use Better Structuring

One begins to get a sense that Áfàméfùnà has not been structured properly. Its focus…

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AMVCA10: 11 Select Reviews of Nominated Films

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

Abomkhulu -review - Afrocritik
“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…

“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.…

“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…