“MARRED POT” REVIEW

“Marred Pot” is a thoughtful picture of parenting, particularly from God’s point of view. The title is drawn from Jeremiah 18, and it reminds us that children are like clay in the hands of their potters: parents. And what’s more, no parent can truly parent well except by God’s help. I pray for those trusting God for this gift, that the physical manifestation of what you’re believing God for will come to pass in earnest.

The movie tells the story of Mr and Mrs Akeju, who, burdened with childlessness, begin their journey with a rather demonic transaction. It’s a sobering opening scene. And the message is clear: nothing the devil gives is free. Even the “gift” of a child can become a curse when it comes by unclean hands.

Thankfully, the couple later turn to God and receive their Samuels. However, the challenge starts after the testimony arrives. The father begins to walk in error by raising his children with secular ideologies, even though they were received in the place of prayer. Like the Galatians, he started in the Spirit but continued in the flesh. And it backfired.

“Married Pot” teaches that parenting is a divine assignment. You can raise children and still destroy destinies if care is not taken. Children are blank cheques; whatever you write on them is what they become. This means you can’t raise a prophet with a worldly mindset. You can’t insist on your ambitions and expect the child to fulfill God’s will. When we don’t parent in spiritual wisdom and authority, we mar the pot. I pray that all our children will turn out right in Jesus’ name.

One character who stands out, albeit not in a flattering way, is Mr Akeju himself. His delusions are almost cartoonish, and for a man who professes to know God, his stubbornness is staggering. Even after divine revelation, he remains resistant to change. Unfortunately, the film doesn’t quite give his character enough depth for us to fully understand his motivations or transformation. His journey is mostly flat, in that he starts off wrong and remains so for most of the story. His interactions with his wife also suffer as a result.

A flailing subplot meant to parallel the Akeju’s adds functionality but little thrill. The storytelling overall lacks emotional build-up and nuance, leaving the narrative rather monochrome. However, the film does well with sound design and set consistency. Also commendable is the presence of spiritual oversight in the form of Pastor Amson, which is a reminder that every couple needs a godly voice in their lives.

Conclusively, “Marred Pot” leaves viewers with an important message: even when our lives feel disfigured, God is able to remold us. While His original design may be tampered with by our disobedience or the enemy’s interference, His hands are never idle. He can restore what’s been broken, though I think, like doctors connote, it’s best not to be broken in the first place.

The link to the movie is https://youtu.be/4lAMGfbSNFc?si=oR_XOgqBDOmukd0r

Till the next review, stay blessed!

Film Credits

MARRED POT (July 10, 2025)
71 minutes
VDG Films

Cast
Kayode Babalola as Mr Akeju
Folashade Fadiji as Mrs Akeju
Victor Bamgbose as Joshua (Senior)
Ayobami Owolabi as Rachael (Senior)
Olufemi Olusina as Pastor Amson
Rotimi Amodu as Daddy Tayo
Feyi Adepoju as Mummy Tayo


Crew
Screenplay
Yemi Adepoju
Director of Photography
Sesan Afolayan
Editor
Seyi Fadiji
Music
Jesutomisin Agboola
Director
Olufemi Olusina