Movie Reviews

Jagun Jagun Review
“Jagun Jagun” Review: The Femi Adebayo-Produced Action-packed Yoruba Epic is Impressive but Forgettable

There is precisionist attention to technical detail in Jagun Jagun. Sadly, that pedantic attention is…

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“U-Turn” Review: Gabriel Afolayan’s Directorial Debut Is a Road Movie Lacking in Attractions

The problem with U-Turn is not that it’s thoroughly predictable; it’s that its predictable plot…

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Imaginative, Stimulating And Thrilling – Further Consideration Of Kemi Adetiba’s “King Of Boys: The Return Of The King”

By Michael Kolawole  King Of Boys: The Return of the King, a seven-part Netflix limited…

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Movie Review: Kemi Adetiba’s “King Of Boys: The Return Of The King” Is Enjoyable, But It Lacks Bite

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku King of Boys, Kemi Adetiba’s crime drama, made great impact on…

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#Throwback Movie Review: Moses Inwang’s “Body Language” Is Captivating, Suspense-Laden Drama

By Jerry Chiemeke Released in 2017 by the Royal Academy in collaboration with ROK Studios, Body…

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Seyi Babatope’s “When Love Happens” And Nollywood’s Approach To Romance Stories

By Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera Many Nollywood films of today, especially the ones made available for…

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Lancelot Oduwa-Imasuen’s “August Meeting” And The Cultural Relevance Of An Annual Convergence

By Michael Chiedoziem Chukwudera One of the finest achievements of Nollywood over the decades is…

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Movie Review: Izu Ojukwu’s “76” Excels As A Period Piece With A Knack For Detail

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku It is often said that Nigerians don’t know their history. Many…

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Movies From The Vault: Chineze Anyaene’s “Ijé: The Journey” Is A Compelling Take On The Nigerian Dream

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku The Nigerian dream is to japa. In a country that stifles…

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Movie Review: Kathryn Fasegha’s “Two Weeks In Lagos” Is Forgettable Schlock

It is commonplace to find that romantic films are set in big cities, and when…