Tokunbo is exactly how I like my action thriller: a great story line, good plot, twists and turns, the usual and unusual villains, and a happy ending.
Category: Nigerian/Nollywood Movie Reviews
Reviews of Nigerian/Nollywood movies on Netflix, Prime Video, and in cinemas in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other cities.
Review: The House of Ga’a, a 2024 movie on NetflixReview: The House of Ga’a, a 2024 movie on Netflix
The House of Ga’a weaves action, romance, schemes, comedy, and memorable dialogue in one gripping story.
A Song from the Dark (2024 movie) on Prime Video is an impressive productionA Song from the Dark (2024 movie) on Prime Video is an impressive production
I am not a fan of the horror genre, but I am quite impressed with the plot, acting, progression, and cinematography of A Song From The Dark.
Oloture: The Journey (2024 movie on Netflix) drops the ballOloture: The Journey (2024 movie on Netflix) drops the ball
Oloture: The Journey is what happens when a story gets dumbed down and the continuity has loose ends.
Film Review: Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024) on Prime Video: A Great Movie That Could Have Been OutstandingFilm Review: Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024) on Prime Video: A Great Movie That Could Have Been Outstanding
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti is a great film, but I expected more depth, more details, and unknown facts than what was already publicly available.
Movie Review: Momiwa (2024) on Prime Video is well scripted and well executedMovie Review: Momiwa (2024) on Prime Video is well scripted and well executed
I can't recall the last time a movie made me run the gamut of emotions: I was angry, fighting tears, getting goosebumps, and laughing. Momiwa nails it.
Review: Postcards is marred by pedestrian acting and boring conversations (2024 Netflix series)Review: Postcards is marred by pedestrian acting and boring conversations (2024 Netflix series)
I have watched boring Bollywood and Nollywood movies, but never have I watched anything more boring and predictable than Postcards.
Review: Afamefuna, a 2023 Netflix MovieReview: Afamefuna, a 2023 Netflix Movie
Afamefuna is tagged an Nwa Boi movie, but it has romance, comedy and whodunnit, all mixed together in it, making for a very interesting movie.
Review: Anikulapo, the 2024 series – Rise of the Spectre, on NetflixReview: Anikulapo, the 2024 series – Rise of the Spectre, on Netflix
The Netflix series, Rise Of The Spectre, follows the story of the original Anikulapo movie. Kunle Afokayan has given us another sterling production.
Review of Hotel Labamba (2023), on Prime VideoReview of Hotel Labamba (2023), on Prime Video
While Hotel Labamba does not have a repeat watch value, it is okay as a one-time watch, alone or with friends.
Review: Adire, a 2023 movie on NetflixReview: Adire, a 2023 movie on Netflix
The story has great potential, and the actors do a good job; Adire could have been a great movie were it not for the poor resolution.
Movie Review: A Weekend to Forget (on Amazon Prime)Movie Review: A Weekend to Forget (on Amazon Prime)
A Weekend To Forget is an action thriller, and I truly enjoyed the suspense and final reveal.
Review of “War: Wrath and Revenge”, a 2023 Netflix seriesReview of “War: Wrath and Revenge”, a 2023 Netflix series
The 2023 Netflix series, War: Wrath and Revenge, is a political thriller that accurately portrays Nigeria and its political situation.
Movie Review: Breath Of Life (2023) on Prime Video is a Work of ExcellenceMovie Review: Breath Of Life (2023) on Prime Video is a Work of Excellence
Breath Of Life will make you laugh out loud, cry, get angry, and give you goosebumps. It is a well thought out and excellently acted production.
Movie Review: Blood Vessel (2023) on NetflixMovie Review: Blood Vessel (2023) on Netflix
Blood Vessel is a tale of gore, sorrows, tears, and death, from the beginning, and it doesn't let up till the closing scene.
Big Love (2023) (on Prime) is a sappy, romantic comedy that hits the right notesBig Love (2023) (on Prime) is a sappy, romantic comedy that hits the right notes
Bimbo Ademoye is the queen of onscreen chemistry, and we see it here again in Big Love, a rich movie told deliciously, like sweet wine, drunk cold after a good
Movie Review: Ijogbon (2023) on Netflix is a good story that is weak in the tellingMovie Review: Ijogbon (2023) on Netflix is a good story that is weak in the telling
The story of Ijogbon is straight forward and enjoyable, but the telling and acting leaves you wondering if something isn't missing.
Movie Review: The Black Book (2023) On Netflix Is Great Instead Of OutstandingMovie Review: The Black Book (2023) On Netflix Is Great Instead Of Outstanding
I had really high expectations for The Black Book. It turned out to be a great movie that lacks a few essential ingredients that would have made it an outstanding