“SHOULD WE KISS?” REVIEW

“Should We Kiss?” is a bold high-school drama rooted in Christian values. From the title alone, it makes no attempt to hide its central theme: kissing, particularly among teenagers navigating adolescence in secondary school.

While this subject is far from new, it’s refreshing to see a feature film approach it through a moral lens. In a media landscape where intimacy is often glamorized, “Should We Kiss?” offers a rare counter-narrative — one that affirms the possibility of making the right choices during this pivotal stage of life.

The film primarily follows Layọ and Jide, two teens drawn to each other, whose budding relationship exposes them to new emotional and spiritual realities. After initial missteps, they regain their footing — only to find themselves facing an even greater battle: resisting assigned seductive forces trying to derail them.

The cast delivers strong performances across the board. However, technically, the film leaves significant room for improvement. Thematically, the message is somewhat overstated; the film’s explicitness in presenting its theme left little room for interpretation or discovery. The film also suffers from a long runtime, which, when paired with slow pacing and repetitive scenes, becomes noticeable. While the background music and establishing shots are solid, they’re reused often and would benefit from more creative editing.

Speaking of editing, there are several abrupt cuts and fleeting shots that add little to the overall visual experience and could have been trimmed. With better pacing and cleaner editing, the impact of this story would be even greater.

Still, “Should We Kiss?” is a commendable effort — one that’s both spiritually rich and grounded in biological research. It’s the kind of film parents should encourage their teenagers to watch, not just for entertainment, but for the deep and necessary conversations it sparks.

You can watch it on https://youtu.be/v4-b2mE4-Hc?si=Pg0YU5roDsjtODaK

Till the next review, stay blessed!

Film Credits

SHOULD WE KISS?
(April 4, 2025)
157 minutes
Deep Thoughts Films

Cast
Ibukunoluwa Akintunde as Layo
Michael Ayemoba as Jide
EwaOluwa Oluwaseyi as Amaka
Opeyemi Akintunde as Miss Helen
Adebayo Thompson as Zino

Crew
Director
Opeyemi Akintunde
Screenwriter
Opeyemi Akintunde and Bisola Akintomide
Cinematographer
Israel Adesoye
Editor
Ogunjobi Oluwaseun