What’s up, gospel movie lovers all over the world? You’re welcome to this concluding article for 2021 where I share with you, my top 10 gospel feature films. It was really tough coming up with this list because there were a lot of good movies produced this year. I watched nearly all feature movies, if not all, and this selection is based on my overall impression of them: the story, message, filmmaking art and that X-factor that can make a film special. Without further ado, let’s dive into it.
10 – ENIOLA: Directed by Isaac Femi-Akintunde, I consider Eniola a modern Yoruba Christian film. It was one of the Valentine’s Day YouTube releases this year and teaches important lessons on Christian courtship to youths. Though it takes place in a peaceful, rustic atmosphere, its conflict shakes its protagonist’s world and almost pulls it apart.
9 – THE KEEPER: This movie from PREM Film Production International is a crystal clear picture of what it means to be an unwilling participant in evil covenants. The Keeper is a powerful ministration that is sure to get you praying after watching it.
8 – CHRIS’ HEARTBEAT: The fantastic work done to create the symbolic world of Punala Kingdom, very impressively its language, is undeniable. All actors played their roles very well and the message is a deep one that will bless you.
7 – LIFE ON LINE-STRAND: LOLS is a full package: its rich characterization, dramatic elements, story, suspense and music are sure to engage you and bless you at the end.
6 – OOSA: It’s difficult for me to get over the crisp picture quality I witnessed at this movie’s premiere. With a touching story, a fearsome protagonist and top class visual effects, Oosa is a movie that has a high production value.
5 – PATRICK SYNDROME: As one of a kind in the DraMusiComedy genre, Patrick Syndrome remarkably excels in its casting, delivers a story with a message that has vast potential for application, utilizes comedy that lands well, and produces memorable numbers, my favourite being Omo Daada. This is a thoroughly enjoyable movie.
4 – NO 1: No 1 is a movie in every sense of the word: engaging story, innovative and professional smartphone cinematography, top-notch visual effects and a very powerful theme. It passes across its message in a very strong way, and along with Patrick Syndrome, it’s the film I’ve seen the most on this list.
3 – BLIND BUT LOVED: The impact this EVOM production had on me is not something I can forget in a hurry. It mirrored vividly the price that Jesus paid for you and me, and it challenged me to make the right response to that sacrifice.
2 – LEGION: For the first time since Exemplary and more memorably for me Harmony Deal, Joshua Mike-Bamiloye stars as the protagonist in this highly entertaining and impactful movie. The story is moving and it’s one that youths are certain to benefit immensely from.
1 – JAILER: This is an amazing movie shows the power of partnership; it was put together by Faithlift Productions and Mount Zion Film Productions. The story by Pastor JF Odesola and script by Damilola Mike-Bamiloye were taken to another level by the credible acting of D-Baba and Martha Oguma as leads, as well as every other cast. Accompanied by the children-chorused Jesus Stops the Storm and the right balance of humour, this film contains many of the most memorable moments I experienced in the YouTube cinema in 2021.
So, those are my top movies for 2021. I’d like to make a couple of special mentions to amazing short movies and series I watched this year: they are the series Philosopher’s Cross from PRODRAM, Finding the One from Deep Thots and Abattoir Season 2 from Mount Zion. Sunday Night is an amazing short film and I was equally enamoured by The 11th Commandment from Oasis Production Studio. Next year by God’s grace, I’ll be doing a top movies compilation each for feature films, short films and series. Finally, I wish you all God’s newness in the new year, in Jesus’ name.
Till 2022, stay blessed!
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