₦airaland Forum

oyaskii:
There is nothing weird here because it is the general feeling about the flick. The only reason people and probably you, are sticking your neck for it, is solely based on the fact that it is a Nolan flick, because going by what we have seen so far, it doesn't bode well.

Like i said, nobody is immune to making a bad flick these days, not even him, so if the flick, eventually does well and prove everyone wrong, i would be the most happiest.

abduleez1:
It's already a month. 👀

abduleez1:
Damn, bruh..... probably the hardest trailer I've seen so far this year.
With the director of The Wailing and The Chaser— Na Hong Jin at the helm....... I'm definitely SAT!!!

Hearing this is South Korea's most expensive film to date.... CGI needs some touch up but this looks superb. 😲😀


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vt7860xZFXk?si=6F1Co_aQ9Q8F8dR5

Mirasteel:
Sunday will make it one month.

abduleez1:
Your multiple award winning movie comes back to Nigerian theatres next month. 😎😎

GloriousGbola:
but why are you guys underselling nigerians as backwards people who go to the beach in boxers

abi the script called for it

congrats man

_{now which website will i download this masterpiece from}


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALZZx1xmAzg

_{abduz right now}

abduleez1:
Uhm..... Michael 2026 released wide on April 22 in some markets like Italy, Spain, UK, Germany and a host of other European countries.
So today makes it a month already.

Movies don't get released the same day on all markets.

Lana1:
Question:

Who gave the best speeches between Optimus and Cap?

pu7pl3:
Optimus Easy

Lana1:
For me it's Cap. His speech in Endgame made me want to go back in time to stop Thanos myself

Xavier5:
My take on The Boys season 5 below.

Note, spoiler alert.

Rating: 5/10

abduleez1:
Who's obsessed with some box office performance King..... 👀😀


Horror— the gift that keeps giving. 😎

oyaskii:
Brooo so pained, whipped up Ms word and gave us a whole thesis breakdown why that S5 was a disaster 😩😩😂.

On a serious note, with the Vought Rising trailer yesterday, it is clear why this S5 felt like a disturbing afterthought that they felt obligated to just get over with. They checked out in making it good, like one to two seasons back, and the real braidsmaid were the potential spinoffs Eric Kripke thinks he could spurn and hold on forever to that paycheck based on "The Boys". I will be watching that one still but we are clearly dealing with a mad man 😞

Illusioneffect:
Just watched it yesterday due to girlfriend peer pressure 😂 not bad at all

Illusioneffect:
I have a confession to make, and honestly, I’m still trying to process it myself. Lately, I’ve fallen deep into the rabbit hole of Nigerian YouTube movies. If you know me, you know this is absolutely wild because I used to be the biggest critic of these films—I couldn't stand them. But now? I’m officially a secret fan.
There is just something incredibly addictive about them. They are pure, chaotic, unpretentious fun. Between the over-the-top dramatic sound effects, the wild plot twists that make zero sense, and the hilarious dialogue, they’ve become my ultimate comfort viewing. It’s the perfect 'turn your brain off' popcorn entertainment, and I'm not even mad about it anymore.

abduleez1:
Lol, me wey dey shame Nollywood most times and have a reputation for that, there's some weeks in a year that I usually do this thing you just said.

Only difference is I ONLY do these comfort watch with a friend. When I visit him that's when I join him watch his Nollywood YouTube marathons or DSTV Africa Magic. It's just fun turn of your brain comfort moments. I enjoy watching them with him even tho sometimes I usually berate the stupidity of some of the storylines.

GloriousGbola:
Nolly and chill 🤨

abduleez1:
Lol, me wey dey shame Nollywood most times and have a reputation for that, there's some weeks in a year that I usually do this thing you just said.

Only difference is I ONLY do these comfort watch with a friend. When I visit him that's when I join him watch his Nollywood YouTube marathons or DSTV Africa Magic. It's just fun turn of your brain comfort moments. I enjoy watching them with him even tho sometimes I usually berate the stupidity of some of the storylines.

From purposely watching them just to point out how silly details of the films were to piss off my friend.... The werey has successfully made it tolerable to watch them with him on occasions and these days I actually enjoy some of them.

But you can't catch me watching them alone with myself.

The few ones I manage download for years till now I no fit watch am.

I have reasoned this phenomenon with trying to have a sense of home and cultural connection.
There's some times you watch Hollywood fare so long enough that sometimes they feel disconnected to your reality or culture. And just watching a local movie keeps you grounded to your cultural identity no matter how silly they may seem.

After watching Hollywood for like 11 months in a year..... There's just this one week window where I engage in this Nollywood consumption with my friend like thrice in a year. And those films somehow feel enjoyable. But make I come dey watch am week in week out, I fit murder person.

I usually tell myself I just want to see Brezz and yansh of our latest Naija celebs and keep up with the industry cos I like seeing beautiful women, don't mind if it's from Nollywood...... But on further reflection, it might be this touch of home.

For example...Hollywood film now, you see scenes with a woman sharing the bill with a man, you see a lady from a wealthy family decide to settle with a poor guy etc. it looks normal but deep down you know that shït is out of place in a typical naija setting. All those true love make you no get money no dey resonate here.

And that's why a film like My Father's Shadow that is promoted by the BBC has all the quirks and quality that reminds you it comes from a Nigerian.... An indigenous person. And doesn't feel like a regurgitation of the usual stereotypes Hollywood has of Nigerians with just trying to mimic how we talk or laugh, behave or dress.

You see that subtlety in Nepa taking light, the bar scene with Nigerians praying the country go better till they Kingdom come, the street hawking, fuel scarcity and queues, even the pastor (which was played by the director's brother and writer btw) preaching "repent now for the kingdom is at hand", the omens and the birds circling in various scenes reminding you of our spirituality, owing of salaries for months, the beer parlour gists and old men past their prime reminiscing about the good old days, the agbero guy with the hailing and tax collection....

These things happening at various intervals in a film is what tells you this is Nigerian. They're subtle and you probably wouldn't notice or see the importance in the overarching story.
But these small bits are what makes it original.

And there's this thing of actually seeing people you look like, sound like, talk like and see on screen. Not some white dude and a black guy shouting "Mandem" in a way to mimic a Nigerian all the while sounding like a Southie or Kenyan or Ghanaian.

Na that originality and something you can relate with and understand is why sometimes Naija fare for a moment seems believable, tolerable and even enjoyable to some extent.

This is probably one of the reasons why I'm not really a big fan of American comedy shows. I actually eventually enjoy them when I get myself to watching them but I don't go actively seeking them out, cos I sometimes feel a lack of relatability in culture and values.

Illusioneffect:
Lool the werey really successfully converted you! At least you have someone to share the premium cruise with. Imagine me sitting alone watching these wild storylines and laughing by myself. 💀
But honestly, you made a very solid point about the cultural connection. Sometimes Hollywood is great, but it’s just not home. There’s a specific comfort in seeing people who talk like you and live in your exact reality, even if the movie is just pure popcorn nonsense. And let's be real, keeping up with the gorgeous Naija celebs and their ass is not bad either😂