The Review Man

“OLASUPO” REVIEW

Olasupo marks the third entry in the Biopic genre engaged by drama ministers from the turn of this decade. It has great predecessors in The Train (2020) and Enoch (2023), thus giving it tough acts to follow. Nonetheless, the movie stays true to the things that make us love this genre – the (un)known storiesContinue reading ““OLASUPO” REVIEW”

“THE PROSTITUTE” REVIEW

If you ask me, I would say that the story of Hosea and Gomer is arguably the trickiest material in the Bible that a Christian screenwriter could base their script on. The last one I reviewed is In Love with A Prostitute (2021) and this one’s title is just as on the nose. BecauseContinue reading ““THE PROSTITUTE” REVIEW”

“JUST FOR THE STREET” REVIEW

Just for the Street has a nice opening that would settle any audience into a movie. Although this flow is disrupted right after with some choppy editing, the short film has bits and pieces of a cinematic atmosphere to it. The story centres on Taiwo and Kehinde, a set of twins from the same womb,Continue reading ““JUST FOR THE STREET” REVIEW”

“THE CRUISE” REVIEW

I am a huge fan of the short films written by Damilola Mike-Bamiloye in the 2010s, with A Minute More and A Hundred Thousand my personal favourites. Considering the fact that many brilliant features have since been the order of the day, it came to me as a surprise that The Cruise is a short.Continue reading ““THE CRUISE” REVIEW”

“A MILE FOR TEN” REVIEW

Impact Global Ministries have come a long way from their first production I saw – Winds of My Will (2022). There has since been a steady line of improvement in the production value. Their latest entry, A Mile for Ten, is a good film for teenagers and youths. Personally, I wish production outfits wouldContinue reading ““A MILE FOR TEN” REVIEW”

“THE DEFENDER (OLUGBEJA)” REVIEW

Away from the predominant Nigerian Christian film settings, Olugbeja takes us on a journey into the South-South/East region of the country. Also uncommon is its direction into the theme of widowhood, exemplified by Just One Thing (2023) being virtually the only gospel movie on it last year. For me, films like these buttress myContinue reading ““THE DEFENDER (OLUGBEJA)” REVIEW”

“STRANDED 2” REVIEW

With an open-ended Stranded, a sequel has come as no surprise. Moving on, new characters are thrown into mix, particularly Sharon an interesting one, and Raymond, well played by Dimeji Oladele. For a sizable period, Stranded 2 feels more their story, but aptly subtitled The Spider’s Web, the writer spins a labyrinth of eventsContinue reading ““STRANDED 2” REVIEW”

“PERFECT GENTLEMAN” REVIEW

What a movie this is! I smile anytime I remember Perfect Gentleman because it is just such a good time. I don’t think any other gospel movie has got me laughing like it…ever! And I’m not even sure it set out to be in the Comedy genre. However, the earnestness with which all itsContinue reading ““PERFECT GENTLEMAN” REVIEW”

“INFERNO” REVIEW

2024 may still be in its early months, but we’ve already had a fair number of movies with good stories. Inferno is one such film, and it is refreshing that gradually, more attention is being given to the solid foundation of a good screenplay. Here, Seye Femi-Akintunde crafted one that just lives its ownContinue reading ““INFERNO” REVIEW”

“EWU (DANGER ZONE)” REVIEW

It is always gratifying to watch a production that understands its identity as a movie, and prioritises storytelling. Ewu adopts a leisurely pace in building and establishing its characters, recognising that the audience would ‘naturally’ grasp the film’s theme. I find this approach advantageous because that way, there is no limit to the lessonsContinue reading ““EWU (DANGER ZONE)” REVIEW”