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Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Nobody: 2:41pm On Dec 22, 2013 |
******Also Check Top 10 Nollywood Movies of 2012 *Grabs mic* Yup, ladies and Gentlemen it's another end of the year and the backyard crew of Speedyboi Nairaland corporation has brought to you another wonderful, redefined, repackaged, rejuvinated, redecorated and repainted edition of Nollywood top movies! Enjoy! Though it's unfortunate this year has been 'expectations' year as the much awaited movies didn't get released (and the ones that got released...I've not been able to watch them ), it is still okay to say this year has been a great year for Nollywood lovers as there were enough interesting movies all round the year to keep us glued to the screen! . Making a top 10 wasn't easy but I sha made it, though it was difficult to rank the no 2-6 movies . This is a list of the top 10 Nollywood movies I watched this year. 10. Relentless [img]http://derinbyday.files./2012/11/relentless-poster.jpg[/img] Starring: Gideon Okeke (Tinsel), Nneka, Jimmy Jean-Louis and Aloba Taiwo Year of production: 2010 Production Platform: Clam Films Directed by: Andy Amadi Okoroafor Genre: Drama Shot on: Celluloid (35mm) NOTES: Brillant Cinematography with stunning visuals of the beautiful bustling city of Lagos to go with it. Very good performance from Gideon. I think it's worth the number 10 spot for this year for me! -Con: Really, 'I' didn't get what this film is about! It's generally a good watch anyway.... I would recommend to anyone who wants to catch a movie at a leisure hour... 9. Flower Girl Starring: Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh, Eku Edewor, Bikiya Graham Douglas and Chuks Chukwujekwu Year of production: 2013 Production Platform: Blu Star Entertainment Directed by: Michelle Bello Genre: Romantic Comedy Shot on: Red camera NOTES: Brilliant Cinematography and stunning visuals with a good story to go with it. And a lot of eye candies . -con: It's unrealistic for most part (I don't know if this is a con though)....so if you are looking for 'Realism', don't bother . 8. Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS) Starring: Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze Year of production: 2013 Production Platform: C&C Screen Production Directed by: Eneaji Chris EnenG Genre: Crime Thriller Shot on: HDSLR (Not sure, it just looks like it ) NOTES: This is a very brillant movie with a good story! Very professional! Well researched! and it didn't try to 'overdo' itself. Above all, it makes lots of sense...it didn't propagate any bullshiit Nigerian stereotype like a typical 'old nollywood' style movie would do for a movie of this genre. It was very practical all through. Also good performance from beautiful Keira Hewatch....I'm watching you . -Con: It was suppose to be a 'thriller', but for me o (I don't know about you), I didn't see any serious suspense. Again I wish there's a better Character development (Don't get me wrong; the characters were developed, I for one just expected more - Expecially the family side of the detectives). I recommend this movie to anyone! 7. Journey To self Starring: Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Tosin Sido and Katherine Obiang. Year of production: 2013 Production Platform: Fressia Entertainment Directed by: Tope Oshin-Ogun Genre: Melo-Drama Shot on: HDSLR NOTES: Oh God, okay this movie is beautiful! - storywise. It used the 'slow-pacing' method to get its message across. Also the Colour Grading was perfect for a movie of that genre....'cool, tinted'....awesome! And then A star studded movie....Eye candy stars at that . Beautiful Music too that suits the mood of the movie. This movie would've been higher on my list, but the sound was a let down. -Con: The Sound! And it is slow (I don't know if this should be a CON)! So if you dislike Slow movies....don't bother about this cos you gonna hate it! 6. Hoodrush Starring: OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola, Gabriel Afolayan, Chelsea Eze and Ijeoma Agu Year of production: 2012 Production Platform: Flipsyde Studios Directed by: Dimeji Ajibola Genre: Musical Shot on: 35mm 'Digital Camera Setup' NOTES: Another brilliant movie. Good storyline and good cinematography ...and melodic songs . Brilliant performance from Bimbo Akintola! OC and Gabriel weren't bad either. -Con: I don't know if this is a con, but the movie is actually eeeermmm........146 Minutes long . That shouldn't be a problem for bollywood fans, I guess. I recommend this to anyone...even if you have problem with the duration, sha go see it! You ain't gonna realize how fast the time would fly! 5. Confusion Nawa Starring: Ramsey Noah, OC Ukeje, Tunde Aladese, Ali Nuhu, Tony Goodman and Gold Ikponmwosa Year of production: 2013 Production Platform: Cinema Kpatakpata Directed by: Kenneth Gyang Genre: Dramedy Shot on: HDSLR NOTES: Brilliant Scriptwriting! Brilliant scriptwriting! That is the star of this film. A very simple story that is well written, that is Confusion Na Wa. I must say I bashed this film no be small...the title alone, the poster, the name of the production company sef, the trailer.....everything looked like such a big joke then and I was turned off. After seeing the movie 'by mistake', I was pleasantly surprised and I chewed my words . I hope the filmmakers would consider what the title of a movie can do to their film next time! I recommend this to everyone! 4. Ties that Bind Starring: Kimberly Elise, Omotola J Ekeinde, Ama K. Abebrese, John Dumelo and Ebbe Bassey. Year of production: 2011 Production Platform: Turning Point Media Directed by: Leila Djansi Genre: Drama Shot on: Red Camera NOTES: Okay before you say anything, 'I choose to add it '. Brilliant Story! Brilliant Cinematography! Brilliant performance from the casts. Tight dialogues with memorable quotes! It was just a pleasant experience watching this movie. -Con: too much generalization. But w.t.h, it's fiction! I recommend this to anyone. 3. Awakening [img]http://2.bp..com/-OTVhAeDPg6I/Tz6Z7yn6j2I/AAAAAAAAAwA/RaLvYmxqI4s/s1600/Awakening+Poster.jpg[/img] Starring: Kehinde Bankole, OC Ukeje, Femi Brainard and Bryan Okwara Year of production: 2012 Production Platform: Studio84 Productions Directed by: James Omokwe Genre: Dark Thriller Shot on: ------ NOTES: Interesting Storyline, Beautiful performance from Kehinde Bankole, very believable Visual effects (very special thumbs up for this ). This movie has few glitches, but it is generally a good movie and very interesting. I recommend this for anyone! 2. Tango with Me Starring: Genevieve Nnaji, Joseph Benjamin, Joke Silva and Tina Mba Year of production: 2010 Production Platform: Brickwall Communications Ltd. Directed by: Mahmood Ali-Balogun Genre: Drama Shot on: Celluloid (35mm Kodak film) NOTES: Beautiful visuals! Damn! Interesting story and well played out! I waited for this movie like forever (It was released during the time when I wasn't a Nollywood fan YET), but it was worth the wait... I like it very much. A sad story .... but with a very predictable ending, just like any other love-related story. I recommend this! 1. The Meeting Starring: Rita Dominic, Linda Ejiofor (Tinsel), Femi Jacobs and Jide Kosoko. Special Appearances from Kate Henshaw, Nse Ikpe Etim and Chinedu Ikedieze Year of production: 2012 Production Platform: The Audrey Silver Company (TASC) Directed by: Mildred Okwo Genre: Romantic Comedy Shot on: Red Camera NOTES: wow! WOW! wow! This movie blew me away this year. One gbosa for Mildred. Another Gbosa for Tunde Babalola; the scriptwriter! You just cannot hate this movie....no matter what! It will crack your ribs.....and you just gotta loooove 'CLARA IKEMBA' . Thumbs up to All the casts! They all did wonderfully well. What more can I say? Maybe prayer warriors can start praying against every spirit of 'Clara Ikemba' waiting at success points , Because them plenty for this Naija no be small! The movie is for Everyone, Anyone, all ones looking forward to: October 1 by Kunle Afolayan (Coming soon) 76 by Izu Ojukwu (Coming soon) <====Someone tell this bros that I'm running out of Patience Mother of George by Andrew Dosunmu (Released 2013) Half of Yellow sun by Biyi Bandele (Released 2013) Feathered Dreams by Andrew Rozhen (Released 2012) Render to Caesar by Onyekachi “Lucky” Ejim (Coming soon) Toussaint L'ouverture by Jeta Amata (Coming soon) hmmmm...., 2014 smells good already! criteria - As usual; Superb story/plot, Excellent Production values (Visuals, Sound, Directing, Music Score and 'attention to detail' etc), African etc..... [size=14pt]ACTORS OF THE YEAR![/size] Criteria: In the 'New Nollywood', there has been quite a level of professionalism. As a result, only few 'New Nollywood' stars get to act in more than one movie in a year! (just as it should be in a sane movie world). At most, A good year will offer 3-4 movies, and a year without any movie doesn't signify a failing career..... - The directors don't repeat casts often. But ofcourse; the pay for those few movies is times better than the pay that would've been received for 15 movies out of Alaba market combined together . So my actors of the year refers to the stars who acted quite a number of movie between year 2012/2013 ....well....it might also translate to good acting Qualities. MALE OC Ukeje 2012/13 has been a great year for this dude as I saw his face on the screen quite often....He is the favourite of the year. Funny, All the movies he appeared in this year turned out Brilliant.....except Alan Posa (Which I didn't bother to watch due to negative reviews). List of Movies featured in year 2012/13 - Confusion Na wa, Half of a yellow Sun, Awakening, Hoodrush and Alan Posa. FEMALE Nse Ikpe Etim [img]http://1.bp..com/-BUDxSr-j93c/UOaM3Kx4DRI/AAAAAAAAHV8/1Kpb3qtMvd4/s1600/Nse-Ikpe-Etim.jpg[/img] After starring in Kunle Afolayan's Phone Swap, this lady's star level suddenly skyrocketed to the 'A-List' title and she featured in quite a number of films since then + she's been absent from Redcarpets lately (which most of the times translates to 'Busy'), so maybe there's more to expect next year or the year after (depending on the release dates). List of Movies featured in year 2012/13 - Journey to Self, The Meeting, Phone Swap, Mr and Mrs, Brother's Keeper and Dream Walker. Now the ground is open add yours. Your top movies, the movies you are watching out for in 2014 and your best actors this year! . Enjoy the fun . And I wish you a HAPPY NEW YEAR in advance. Enjoy the season! 10 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by semid4lyfe(m): 4:46pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Speedyboi, nice review. . . . Bookmarks thread and makes a mental note to pick up these movies when I hit Lagos. . . . . 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Egbagirl(f): 4:47pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
and why doesn't IrokoTV + have these movies?? Na wa o |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by naijabadoo(m): 4:47pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
what about me |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by 1stola: 4:47pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
ok |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Nobody: 4:47pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
I dont watch Nollywood movies... Btw, Op ur post is long o... I hope nobody quotes u... 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by IamDebola: 4:48pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Egba girl: and why doesn't IrokoTV + have these movies?? Na wa o Can you download iRokoTv movies? Or you can only watch their movies online, even if you're a premium member? |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Rastamann: 4:49pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Most if not all Nigerian movies are comedy. Always watch them to kill time. |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Nobody: 4:49pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
nice o 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Krasid(m): 4:52pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
At OP, Nice one. 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Egbagirl(f): 4:55pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
IamDebola: You can't download them (at least not that I am aware of). You watch them online and that's it even if you are a + member |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Kingtim(m): 4:59pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
This list is really hard for me o.. 1 Aki na ukwa. 2 osuofia in london 3 tom an jerry 4 fool at fourty 5 Mr ibu 1&2 6 ukwa the list is endlest mehn. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Nobody: 5:04pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Bloody hell those posters are good!!! When did Nollywood move from jam-packing all the casts, supporting casts, extras and Patience Ozokwor's nephews on the movie poster? This is good!!! 3 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by LifeQuest(m): 5:07pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Nobody: 5:08pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Nonsense, any niccur that watches nollywood is a p***y 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by IAMBREEZY: 5:13pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Good |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by LajaLaba: 5:13pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
IamDebola: Nollywood sucks!Sucker |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Ahmed0336(m): 5:13pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Me wey no dey used to nollywood movies hmmmm I go try watch am since na speedyboi recommend em. 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by duni04(m): 5:15pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
OP is probably d only one dat has seen al dese movies 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Nobody: 5:18pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Freak show movies. |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Charbless(m): 5:20pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
@poster, shey u be marketer?? Abi u don dey sell movies? #justPassingShaa 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Jensenelizz(m): 5:24pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
*not sure if its nairaland or nollywood land* next page pls |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Onuokwu: 5:28pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
I am with you on waiting for "76". Somewhere on Afronolly, i read it was due for release October 3, but that day came and passed and nothing. No doubt it will be a hit when released...judging from trailer that is... 2 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Nobody: 5:28pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
SimonAndal:I concur 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by eesdee: 5:30pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Why is "Last flight to Abuja" not on that list 1 Like |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by StateOfMind: 5:33pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Ermm..I watched the following movies in 2013, but I am not sure of their year of production. They are my top ten this year all the same. In no particular order: Anchor baby Married but living single On bended knees Dr Bello Murder at prime suites Ties that bind Tango with me (I looked forward to seeing this movie too much and I guess that reduced the wow feeling) That's about it I guess...Top 7 it is 5 Likes |
Re: Top 10 Nollywood Movies You Watched In 2013 by Sike(m): 5:38pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
martha: I dont watch Nollywood movies...I was about quoting when i see this and immediately, iWeak. 1 Like |
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