Movie Reviews

Nganu Review- Afrocritik
“Nganù” Review: Kang Quintus’ Film is an Audacious Exploration of Trauma and Redemption

With its serious tone, the film artfully portrays how the wounds inflicted in the past…

The Origin: Madam Koi Koi'' Review - Afrocritik
“The Origin: Madam Koi Koi” Review: Jay Franklyn Jituboh-Directed Flick Reiterates Nollywood’s Challenge with Handling Sensitive Subjects

The first part of the film is explicit in its depiction of sexual violence, teasing…

A Young Time Ago Afrocritik
“A Young Time Ago” Review: Subtle but Visible Misogyny Takes Front Row in the Tolu Lordtanner-Directed Drama

The film’s attention is solely placed on the men in these women’s lives and how…

Zambian Netflix debut Can You See Us? review on Afrocritik
“Can You See Us?” Review: This Stereotype-Defying Zambian Netflix Debut about Albinism is Elevated by Impressive Acting

Can You See Us? is one of those few films that espouses multiple layers of…

Love, Sex and 30 Candles review on Afrocritik
“Love, Sex and 30 Candles” Review: The Feminist Undertone in Stephania Zwane-Directed Film is Its Saving Grace

What is interesting about the plot of Love, Sex and 30 Candles is how it…

The One for Sarah
“The One for Sarah” Review: The Lyndsey Efejuku-Directed Film Audaciously Traverses Romance and Domestic Violence

With its deliberate and steady plot, The One for Sarah takes us on a journey…

Jagun Jagun Review
“Jagun Jagun” Review: The Femi Adebayo-Produced Action-packed Yoruba Epic is Impressive but Forgettable

There is precisionist attention to technical detail in Jagun Jagun. Sadly, that pedantic attention is…

“U-Turn” Review: Gabriel Afolayan’s Directorial Debut Is a Road Movie Lacking in Attractions

The problem with U-Turn is not that it’s thoroughly predictable; it’s that its predictable plot…

Imaginative, Stimulating And Thrilling – Further Consideration Of Kemi Adetiba’s “King Of Boys: The Return Of The King”

By Michael Kolawole  King Of Boys: The Return of the King, a seven-part Netflix limited…

Movie Review: Kemi Adetiba’s “King Of Boys: The Return Of The King” Is Enjoyable, But It Lacks Bite

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku King of Boys, Kemi Adetiba’s crime drama, made great impact on…