Movie Review: OMG 'Trapped' is the most beautiful movie i have seen this year

I was supposed to watch and review Nse Ikpe Etim's 'The Visit' but this week i was so occupied, couldn't visit the cinema, so i settled for Iroko TV and downloaded one of their latest 2015 movies (Trapped) and oh my, i am so glad!

Trapped is a  78 minutes movie with an enjoyable and amazing storyline. Everything, I mean everthing (from the cast, to the lightning, sound etc) was on point!!!

Storyline

Mayhem ensues in an office when a concientious employee is promoted to head of department over her more senior but less respected colleague, who is determined to win back what she considers to be her job.

Cast:

Bassey Ekpeyong, Moyo Lawal, Sydney Ekwulugo, Theresa Edem. 

A particular Head of Department (H.O.D) was tansferred to head another branch and as expected the most senoir staff (Moyo Lawal) was supposed to be appointed as the next H.O.D but a junior staff (Theresa Edem) was chosen instead. And to think that Moyo was already celebrating her new position only to be given the bad news.

She took it bad and then accepted her fate, only to take her revenge months later, lol.

First of all, i am not a fan of Moyo Lawal but she completely won me over with her acting in TRAPPED! I loved the way she kinda imitated the 'Tosyn Bucknor' voice in the movie.

She fit into the role perfectly.

This movie was a breath of fresh air, not the same regular faces we see in the movies, and then the story line was classic,  simple, neat with lots of lesson to learn (e.g Never mess with your company's finances, people should stop being wicked to their fellow human beings and more importantly God is always there, he is a miracle working God).

The chemistry between Theresa Edem and her hubby in the movie was on point, Keppy Ekpeyong the boss was so good and  i just can't get over his VOICE!!!

It's so hard to pinpoint errors in this movie cos it's so damn good, from start to finish its a beautiful move. I did not want it to end. But i have to say to this, the major character carried just one hairstyle all through the movie, she could have used a wig or something at some other scenes.

Well done Mr. Odion Ohis Felix, for the production. We need more of such movies, that we can learn from .. movies that speak to us!

Theresa Edem and Moyo Lawal, you guys rock!

You can watch it now on IROKO TV.

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Movie Review: 'Brave' told a beautful love story that will move you to tears!

So this week i saw a short film titled 'Brave'..great movie!

BRAVE is an inspirational short film inspired (but not based) by a true story on page 88 of T.D Jakes 'The Lady, Her Lover & Her Lord'. It is a heartfelt story based on the lives of a young couple, Nathan (Wole Ojo) and Layo (Adesua Etomi) who seem to have happiness, love and comfort.

Tragedy strikes on a Night which was meant to be special and marks the beginning of a nightmare both may not wake from and suddenly, love is not enough.

Directed and written By: Lowla Dee
DOP:Miju Diya
Genre: Drama
Year: 2014
Cast: Adesua Etomi, Wole Ojo, Diana Yekini and Funmi Sobayo

The Script

Inspired by page 88 of Bishop T.D Jake’s The Lady, Her Lover & Her Lord, “Brave” is a well-behaved, inspirational love story about a couple; Layo and Nathan who have been married for two years and are both very much in love with each other. This is established in the first scene where we see Nathan consoling Layo about their inability to bear a child after two years of marriage. The dialogues are well written and makes the story the more believable and appreciated.

Wittingly and subtly, we are told that they aren’t a strong Christian couple when he takes permission to quote a bible verse (which he intended for sexual use anyways. Talk about a sharp guy) which made the woman a little bit surprised. This is used in establishing an important message in the movie. An element which tells me the script writing was smart.

'Brave' is one of the most emotional movies from Nollywood I have seen in a while and was capable of accomplishing what a feature film would have set out to do in its mere thirty minute length.

The sound design was good and within the limit of resources choice of location, set design, makeup and costume was impressive.

Wole Ojo and Adesua Etomi’s execution of the simple and well written story was heartfelt and made it easier for the message intended to be delivered beautifully. Wole Ojo who is the winner of the 4th edition of the popular actors reality show Amstel Malta Box Office proved his worth with the good range of emotions and how quickly the tears rolled down his chick.

It was touching. As the lead actress, She holds her ground solidly against the performance of Wole Ojo and together, they made the movie the marvel it is.

I tottally loved it.

You can watch it (HERE)

Additional info (Sodas and Popcorn)

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