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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by weblord1900: 11:12pm On Dec 31, 2016
Those that have watched it, plz Is it sweet ?
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by coolheed: 11:35pm On Dec 31, 2016
The mercy of Almighty God is unquantifiable.

Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by safarigirl(f): 11:47pm On Dec 31, 2016
OldBeer:
Op it seems you did not read the foreign reviews of Nigerian films at TIFF.
Apart from 93 days, the rest were heavily battered by foreign critics. It was so shameful.
Anyway, hope they continue improving.
foreign critics that said Black November was 'overdramatic'?

They should shove their criticism where the sun don't shine. We like our movies the way they are, you must not appeal to the whites at all times. Let some things remain African

The quest to be more American will kill the Africanness of an African brand. We already have enough with everyone trying to sound 'foreign'

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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by diggz: 12:28am On Jan 01, 2017
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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Ibime(m): 12:36am On Jan 01, 2017
Homesteady, na you be dis? grin grin grin

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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Ibime(m): 12:37am On Jan 01, 2017
Nihilist:
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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Nobody: 12:48am On Jan 01, 2017
MrWhaley let's goan see the "Wedding party" na. cheesy.
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Teespice(f): 12:57am On Jan 01, 2017
I didn't get to see 93 days and dinner.

if you haven't seen wedding party, you are missing out. that movie is hilarious with a capital H.

if you watch it and you don't smile at least, talk more of laughing, PM me for a refund.

no jokes.

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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by costal(m): 1:28am On Jan 01, 2017
Nice list
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by MrWhaley: 1:32am On Jan 01, 2017
Ebayray:
MrWhaley let's goan see the "Wedding party" na.
cheesy.

Sweerie, we will. We will. Just say the date and it shall be done. cheesy
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by BerryAnny(m): 2:00am On Jan 01, 2017
Op,do yhu even knw wetin u dey wryt self? Wia is Jenifa's Diary abi e no b nollywood movie nih. It's even more interesting,entertaining and educating dan all dose jagbajantis u post or d person below me,wont u back me up? Wat do u get 2 say?
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Divnyfavy57: 2:26am On Jan 01, 2017
Please how can I download most of these movies especially wives on strike, CEO and a trip to Jamaica
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by harry41: 2:39am On Jan 01, 2017
The wedding party is overhyped abeg. I watched it. Nice picture, Good camera angles but some characters were too dramatic. Sola sobowale was too dramatic abeg. The movie was just good not excellent. My opinion.
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by RaeMystix: 2:41am On Jan 01, 2017
homesteady:
As a long time follower of Nollywood, I can't help but smile widely at the achievement of the industry in 2016! It was indeed a wonderful year, Nollywood took giant steps forward and were recognised internationally!
Gone are the days when going to watch any Nollywood movie at the cinema was weird to many people, especially your friends! Nollywood movies really sold tickets this year!

The major highlight of this year was when Lagos was chosen as the city for 2016 Toronto International film festival city to City program! About 8 films were screened, and they received massive reviews! Nollywood was announced to the world!

2016 started as a slow year at the cinema, but as the year went by, many heavy punchers were released! Follow me as I give a brief review of major cinema movies of the year as they came!


1) WIVES on strike

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This was the first major film to rock the cinema this year! Box Office Queen, Omoni Oboli waved her magic wand and did it again in this movie!
This was one help of a funny movie, we'll crafted script, uncomplicated story and great acting from the cast! And it has a great message - No More Child Bride!

2) Ghana must go

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This was a triumph for Nollywood and Gollywood, it was a terrific comedy! It made everyone at the cinema laugh so hard!
Osofia made his cinema debut in this film and did absolute justice! Kudos to the producers for the brilliant production!

3) The CEO

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This was the most expected film of the year due to the Kunle Afolayan factor and we weren't disappointed! This flick was a masterpiece! It was brilliant! The script, acting, production were all top notch! Africa should be proud of this movie!

4) The Arbitration!

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This is the best legal drama produced in Nigeria! It was superb! Though it wasn't a huge boxoffice success, it surely made success among the inner caucus!

5) 93 days

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Goosebumps always comes whenever I think of this movie. The movie was about Ebola in Nigeria, our Ebola Hero - Dr Adedovoh and how it affected the staff of the hospital!
This movie was so beautiful! The acting was 100/100 especially from Bimbo Akintola and Somekele Idhalama! This movie is one of Nigeria 's great!

6) A trip to Jamaica -

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Boxoffice king came back with a sequel to his 30 days in Atlanta! And it was commercially a huge success, even doing better than 30 days in Atlanta! Same can't be said of the overall quality of the movie, not among the best movies produced this year!

7) Dinner

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This was supposed to be one of those very good movies that would go unnoticed, but no no, it sold many tickets and stayed long on the Screens! I was so happy!
The movie was superb, exciting and extremely interesting! The quality was beautiful and of course the acting was top notch!

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This was one of the Ivy league movies produced this year! It Fantastic and Ultra authentic! The producers really went all out to achieve a level of authenticity never before seen in Nollywood!
Ramsey Noah and Rita Dominic really bedazzled us with their acting and looks! This movie would probably win an Oscar's for costume because it was that good! This movie would have been the perfect way to close the year until another film came along grin

9) The Wedding Party
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This was the perfect movie to end the year after all this recession induced suffering!
All hail Nollywood, this movie was a massive punch! This has to be the best comedy produced in Nigeria! It was awesomely exhilarating and there was never a dull moment! Sola really made us to laugh our hearts out!
As expected, it is doing absolutely well at the cinemas, sold out tickets almost everyday and it has been breaking all kinds of records. It is surely on course to be the highest boxoffice grossing Nollywood movie! It is still showing at the cinemas, take your family along, I've seen it twice sef! grin
I must see The Wedding Party movie.

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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by OlamideGirl(f): 3:12am On Jan 01, 2017
#TeamNollywood

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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by pressplay411(m): 9:33am On Jan 01, 2017
Nollywood has really stepped up its game. Kudos to the actors, directors and producers that made it happen.

And of course this is one sector GEJ got it right, truth be told. He really supported the industry.

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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Nobody: 11:13am On Jan 01, 2017
RaeMystix:

I must see The Wedding Party movie.
shocked shocked Jesus!!! And you had to quote the whole shebang, just to say this? angry

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Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Nobody: 11:16am On Jan 01, 2017
They're cool, but the good old classics are still the best. Those were real home and family entertainment. They told African stories the African way. That's the only Nollywood I know
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Nobody: 11:35am On Jan 01, 2017
can someone tell me where I can watch or download this films online?
or maybe a CD?
homesteady or anyone
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by REDDEVILS1(m): 11:37am On Jan 01, 2017
homesteady:
In conclusion - This year was really successful in terms of monetary and recognition aspects, we can only hope that the bar wouldn't be let down in 2017!
Let me know your opinions!

Lalasticlala
abeg homesteady, us there any pay site where one can be downloading these movies from to pc or mobile. Thanks
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Nobody: 11:40am On Jan 01, 2017
harry41:
The wedding party is overhyped abeg. I watched it. Nice picture, Good camera angles but some characters were too dramatic. Sola sobowale was too dramatic abeg. The movie was just good not excellent. My opinion.

am not surprised. it was hyped to the high heavens before it's release. same as the way trip to Jamaica was hyped and everyone who later saw it was disappointed because the movie did not meet their expectations.

when it comes to Nollywood movies, the only hype I believe is the one from the audience who have seen it.

Bad movies are always overhyped before it premiers, the producers wanna get thier money before the viewers know they have been scammed grin
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by homesteady(m): 1:16pm On Jan 01, 2017
Nihilist:
Cc diggz airmark
diggz:


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Ibime:
Homesteady, na you be dis? grin grin grin

You people should leave my thread grin grin
Happy new year!
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by homesteady(m): 1:23pm On Jan 01, 2017
Joavid:


am not surprised. it was hyped to the high heavens before it's release. same as the way trip to Jamaica was hyped and everyone who later saw it was disappointed because the movie did not meet their expectations.

when it comes to Nollywood movies, the only hype I believe is the one from the audience who have seen it.

Bad movies are always overhyped before it premiers, the producers wanna get thier money before the viewers know they have been scammed grin

My dear, don't mind that guy! The movie was awesome! I have watched it twice, and I still laughed hard while watching it the 2nd time! I wasn't joking when I said this is the best Comedy Nollywood has produced.
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by homesteady(m): 1:25pm On Jan 01, 2017
REDDEVILS1:
abeg homesteady, us there any pay site where one can be downloading these movies from to pc or mobile. Thanks
Joavid:
can someone tell me where I can watch or download this films online?

or maybe a CD?

homesteady or anyone

Noo, I think you can watch some of them online via Iroko! The CD's would be out, but not anytime soon!
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by homesteady(m): 1:32pm On Jan 01, 2017
weblord1900:
Those that have watched it, plz Is it sweet ?

Yes grin
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by REDDEVILS1(m): 2:02pm On Jan 01, 2017
homesteady:



Noo, I think you can watch some of them online via Iroko! The CD's would be out, but not anytime soon!
so no option for downloading on irokotv.com
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by harry41: 3:04pm On Jan 01, 2017
Joavid:


am not surprised. it was hyped to the high heavens before it's release. same as the way trip to Jamaica was hyped and everyone who later saw it was disappointed because the movie did not meet their expectations.

when it comes to Nollywood movies, the only hype I believe is the one from the audience who have seen it.

Bad movies are always overhyped before it premiers, the producers wanna get thier money before the viewers know they have been scammed grin

Exactly.
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by RaeMystix: 5:21pm On Jan 01, 2017
Nnaabros:
shocked shocked Jesus!!! And you had to quote the whole shebang, just to say this? angry

Sorry!. That wasn't intentional.
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by HCF(m): 5:23pm On Jan 01, 2017
Joavid:


am not surprised. it was hyped to the high heavens before it's release. same as the way trip to Jamaica was hyped and everyone who later saw it was disappointed because the movie did not meet their expectations.

when it comes to Nollywood movies, the only hype I believe is the one from the audience who have seen it.

Bad movies are always overhyped before it premiers, the producers wanna get thier money before the viewers know they have been scammed grin

You are quite right about the psychology behind hyping: 'A trip to Jamaica' readily comes to mind-I see this particular movie and 'Brother jekwu' as the worst movies of the year.

However, the movie 'wedding party' which I saw just yesterday, is not that bad. It is a relatively good movie especially when u compare with most Rom-Com movies churned out lately in Nigeria. It is not excellent, but, for me it was a good way to end the year 2016 movie-wise....it gave a glimmer of hope that things would get better in the Nigerian movie industry...
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by ummuhanny(f): 6:21pm On Jan 01, 2017
please....which site is the best for downloading Nigerian films?
Re: Review Of Nollywood In 2016. by Gerrard59(m): 8:14pm On Jan 01, 2017
After watching the Wedding Party (my first in a cinema. It was hilarious), I decided it's time to begin watching movies. Hitherto, I saw movie watching as signs of unemployment.



Thread bookmarked for future reference. At least, one per month.

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