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Oladoyinipede:
I haven't watched Lib but I'm amused to see some people describe KOB as 'wow', it's a movie that should get a high rating for amateurish delivery of character roles by most of the cast;over reactive sola sobowale, mechanical adesuwa,members of 4 corner table (or whatever)who speak like church ministers,thugs;who make you wonder if thugs we're like this, then Lagos and ibadan would be very peaceful.and so on ..kemi failed to take notes of details,the intended plot,might have been okay but the director didn't pull it off.it was a bold attempt from her though. she wanted something different from conventional nollywood.but it's not 'wow'

Plead:
Watching Nigerian film in 2020?

safarigirl:
So, the highly anticipated, multiple award-winning movie, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free, has finally been released on Netflix, for those of us who couldn't see it in the cinemas.

https://gidievents.com/movies/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2019/10/Living-in-Bondage-Breaking-free.jpg

The movie flags off the directorial debut of Nollywood's heartthrob, Ramsey Noah, as well as introduces breakout star, Swanky JKA, to most of the cinematic audience.

https://ncinematv.com/storage/2019/10/10-things-to-expect-from-living-in-bondage-breaking-free-coming-to-cinemas-november-8th.jpeg

https://ncinematv.com/storage/2019/10/1570718516_359_10-things-to-expect-from-living-in-bondage-breaking-free-coming-to-cinemas-november-8th.jpeg

The story basically picks up from where the part 1 left off, only, we are taken a little over twenty years into the future, and introduced to Nnamdi Okeke, who is the estranged son of Andy Okeke. Now, you may want to see the Part 1 of this movie, or read about it, if you haven't, so, you don't end up clueless at certain parts. Nnamdi is a hustling young man in Lagos, who is introduced to the cutthroat business world, in a rather harsh manner that forces him back to the village to regroup. It is at the village, he meets the Omego family matriarch, who invites him to their Lagos home, and basically opens the door through which Nnamdi, slips into the devil's coven.

I won't go into the nitty gritty of the entire thing, just so, you guys can watch it, but I would like to highlight certain scenes I particularly enjoyed.

Scene 1: Nnamdi goes for an interview with a potential client, while he waits for them, he conspicuously eats the akara he had gotten earlier from a roadside hawker. I liked how realistic this scene was.

Scene 2: The scene where the head of the cult group, The Six; Richard Williams (Ramsey Noah), confronts Andy Okeke (Kenneth Okonkwo) in church. The dialogue was interesting, it was basically a battle of wits and biblical knowledge.

[img]https://ocdn.eu/images/pulscms/YzM7MDA_/93420c584cc18bcc884c2f2f1228bcee.jpg[/img]

Scene 3: The scene where Nnamdi Okeke goes to Richard Williams to take back the wealth, and utters the iconic line "Paul akorokwam ihe a ofuma". It was like coming full circle, the same lines from the father, is repeated by the son. The reference to the first movie in this scene, is a brilliant addition to the script writing.


Aside the scenes, the discography was really good. In addition to the OST Album with Larry Gaga, they employed tracks from Styl Plus, Olamide and Phyno majorly. This was a brilliant stroke, it limited the number of artistes royalties would be paid to, while still serving the right tracks to each scene and maintaining the Nigerian flavor.

The settings were really cool. From the luxurious houses to the village in Owerri, even Rochas' statues got screentime. Y'all that said those statues were useless, watch the movie and apologise to Owelle

If you're a lover of cars, you will certainly enjoy a lot of scenes in this movie, because the car collection was *sigh*

Now, to the thing(s) that were a bit below par

1. The scene where Nnamdi drives Richard's Ferrari, with Richard in the passenger's seat...it was a bit too obvious it was a green screen. Aside that, the rest of the cinematography was great.

2. And this is not a sleight to Ramsey, because he did put in a commendable effort, but his Igbo was almost comical , not bad for a non-native speaker, but Shawn Faqua's was much better.


That being said, the movie in many ways, justified the rave about it, the cinematography was topnotch, there was a refreshing attention to detail, and there was an unlikely twist at the end.




Rating: A solid 7/10 for me.


If you've watched it, please drop your review and rating of the movie.

PS:

The movie was produced by PlayNetwork Studios and Steve Gukas

The scriptwriter is Nicole

And the cast include:

Jidekenne Achufusi Swanky JKA
Munachi Abii
Shawn Faqua
Enyinna Nwigwe
Ramsey Nouah
Kenneth Okonkwo
Kanayo O. Kanayo
Bob Manuel Udokwu
Nnenna Obi
Ebele Okaro
David Jone David
Zulu Adigwe
Nancy Isime
Kalu Ikeagwu and
Chuks Chyke

safarigirl:
So, the highly anticipated, multiple award-winning movie, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free, has finally been released on Netflix, for those of us who couldn't see it in the cinemas.

https://gidievents.com/movies/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2019/10/Living-in-Bondage-Breaking-free.jpg

The movie flags off the directorial debut of Nollywood's heartthrob, Ramsey Noah, as well as introduces breakout star, Swanky JKA, to most of the cinematic audience.

https://ncinematv.com/storage/2019/10/10-things-to-expect-from-living-in-bondage-breaking-free-coming-to-cinemas-november-8th.jpeg

https://ncinematv.com/storage/2019/10/1570718516_359_10-things-to-expect-from-living-in-bondage-breaking-free-coming-to-cinemas-november-8th.jpeg

The story basically picks up from where the part 1 left off, only, we are taken a little over twenty years into the future, and introduced to Nnamdi Okeke, who is the estranged son of Andy Okeke. Now, you may want to see the Part 1 of this movie, or read about it, if you haven't, so, you don't end up clueless at certain parts. Nnamdi is a hustling young man in Lagos, who is introduced to the cutthroat business world, in a rather harsh manner that forces him back to the village to regroup. It is at the village, he meets the Omego family matriarch, who invites him to their Lagos home, and basically opens the door through which Nnamdi, slips into the devil's coven.

I won't go into the nitty gritty of the entire thing, just so, you guys can watch it, but I would like to highlight certain scenes I particularly enjoyed.

Scene 1: Nnamdi goes for an interview with a potential client, while he waits for them, he conspicuously eats the akara he had gotten earlier from a roadside hawker. I liked how realistic this scene was.

Scene 2: The scene where the head of the cult group, The Six; Richard Williams (Ramsey Noah), confronts Andy Okeke (Kenneth Okonkwo) in church. The dialogue was interesting, it was basically a battle of wits and biblical knowledge.

[img]https://ocdn.eu/images/pulscms/YzM7MDA_/93420c584cc18bcc884c2f2f1228bcee.jpg[/img]

Scene 3: The scene where Nnamdi Okeke goes to Richard Williams to take back the wealth, and utters the iconic line "Paul akorokwam ihe a ofuma". It was like coming full circle, the same lines from the father, is repeated by the son. The reference to the first movie in this scene, is a brilliant addition to the script writing.


Aside the scenes, the discography was really good. In addition to the OST Album with Larry Gaga, they employed tracks from Styl Plus, Olamide and Phyno majorly. This was a brilliant stroke, it limited the number of artistes royalties would be paid to, while still serving the right tracks to each scene and maintaining the Nigerian flavor.

The settings were really cool. From the luxurious houses to the village in Owerri, even Rochas' statues got screentime. Y'all that said those statues were useless, watch the movie and apologise to Owelle

If you're a lover of cars, you will certainly enjoy a lot of scenes in this movie, because the car collection was *sigh*

Now, to the thing(s) that were a bit below par

1. The scene where Nnamdi drives Richard's Ferrari, with Richard in the passenger's seat...it was a bit too obvious it was a green screen. Aside that, the rest of the cinematography was great.

2. And this is not a sleight to Ramsey, because he did put in a commendable effort, but his Igbo was almost comical , not bad for a non-native speaker, but Shawn Faqua's was much better.


That being said, the movie in many ways, justified the rave about it, the cinematography was topnotch, there was a refreshing attention to detail, and there was an unlikely twist at the end.




Rating: A solid 7/10 for me.


If you've watched it, please drop your review and rating of the movie.

PS:

The movie was produced by PlayNetwork Studios and Steve Gukas

The scriptwriter is Nicole

And the cast include:

Jidekenne Achufusi Swanky JKA
Munachi Abii
Shawn Faqua
Enyinna Nwigwe
Ramsey Nouah
Kenneth Okonkwo
Kanayo O. Kanayo
Bob Manuel Udokwu
Nnenna Obi
Ebele Okaro
David Jone David
Zulu Adigwe
Nancy Isime
Kalu Ikeagwu and
Chuks Chyke

Enyman:
Well I've seen Ratnik trailer...too many oyibo things...robot shooting and stuff..we've seen enough of that in foreign movies,I appreciate more stories that are indigeous and our local stories,don't know the criteria they use in Amvca but the Oscars international film category uses that criteria....quote author=iamloyalty post=89886834]

It will be impressive for the African audience since it will be the first time Nollywood has such a concept.




I wont be too sure for Kemi Adetiba some competitive movies are already in the works, one is Ratnik it already won two award during the Amvca even though it not yet out. U watch the trailer on YouTube very impressive.

Amanee:
The movie was just there - Just another Nollywoood movie glorifying rituals that adds to the same old 'Africa as a dark continent' narrative.

I think it should have ended in part one. This part two is superfluous, overhyped and not in line with the modern realities in Nigeria. In short, it's a worn narrative and Ramsey Nuoah should have had a more challenging directorial debut than 'Living in Bondage 2'. He just rode on the glory of the previous film. Kemi Adetiba was really robbed at AMVCA.

I watched it months ago and I can't even remember anything memorable about the action, it was that bland.

Nnamdipapakanu:
Not only occultist but cannibals

Hoephase:
Nope they are not like you. Are not the whose cousins dug up your late grandfather corpse only to steal his skull.

I also heard that your great grand father cousin from Ekiti that his great grand children also raided his burial place while hunting for skulls.

That reminds me that your aunty Fumi that went missing somewhere around Mokola in IB rumour has it that her skull and private parts were harvested by that your other uncle that stays in Oshogbo.

No wonder you don't visit your village because you know that your skull is not safe that is why you keep claiming Lagos state. grin

Go your village and watch your skull ends up in your cousin's backpack on his way to babalawo shrine

nijabazaar:
KOB is only relatable if you grew up in lagos or resident there. Aside that, its pretty boring and if you are so used to premium Netflix content, you will simply term it Melodramatic. Ever wondered why Lionheart was nominated as against KOB. The answer is Subtle interpretation of roles.

Oladoyinipede:
I haven't watched Lib but I'm amused to see some people describe KOB as 'wow', it's a movie that should get a high rating for amateurish delivery of character roles by most of the cast;over reactive sola sobowale, mechanical adesuwa,members of 4 corner table (or whatever)who speak like church ministers,thugs;who make you wonder if thugs we're like this, then Lagos and ibadan would be very peaceful.and so on ..kemi failed to take notes of details,the intended plot,might have been okay but the director didn't pull it off.it was a bold attempt from her though. she wanted something different from conventional nollywood.but it's not 'wow'

iamloyalty:
Ur own self gud, me na my time and money I waste on Living in bondage.

kams19:
best Nollywood movie this period is Anchor baby. it beats living in Bondage, King of boys etc

Bobby95:
Saw this movie 1st week of december last year at Genesis. In my opinion it d best 9ja movie i have seen in a very long time. D story was normal but the cinematography was well executed for a 9ja movie. I have seen KoB and to me everything about dis movie was just plain. LiB over KoB anytime. U see ramsey Noah ehn, dat guy na badass actor. My opinion tho.

Nnamdipapakanu:
Here comes the cannibals.... Ebhoes

Thewesterner:
Aside Netflix, is there any other site that these films can be downloaded?

Nnamdipapakanu:
Yes eboes opinion....

obailala:
The movie was amazing amazing! It easily stands out as my best nollywood movie ever. Cant remember when last I watched a Nigerian movie and was impressed; the picture quality, the video transitions, the sound effects and soundtracks. I also loved the way the story perfectly picked up from the old story as a seamless sequel. I enjoyed it so much that I watched it twice! Nothing could be weirder than that.

I agree with the Ramsey Nouah Igbo flaw though, he could have practiced those lines better. Only character I didnt like was the Uzoma dude, he felt too non-nigerian, too misplaced and too fake in my opinion.

safarigirl:
seu.n, lakasticlala and other necessary parties, please, remove this nuisance from this thread if you can

Hoephase:
Nope here comes the guys exposing your heritage to the world.

I know your story that your cousins had to dig up your late grandfather corpse only to steal his skull.

I also heard that your great grand father cousin from Ekiti that his great grand children also raided his burial place while hunting for skulls.

That reminds me that your aunty Fumi that went missing somewhere around Mokola in IB rumour has it that her skull and private parts were harvested by that your other uncle that stays in Oshogbo.

No wonder you don't visit your village because you know that your skull is not safe that is why you keep claiming Lagos state. grin

Go your village and watch your skull ends up in your cousin's backpack on his way to babalawo shrine.

Isn't why you created this knew moniker few days ago?

Hoephase:
Of course you won't see the ones being killed in SA. Or the ones that are running amork in the UK. .

Please make una no start this una yeye tribal nonsense.

Come UK here make you see wetin our SW brothers dey do here you go weep for them.

Go check the name of the drug traffickers that are in the UAE and tell me who is dragging first position with the Northerners there if not the SW.

There are bad Nigerians everywhere as well as the good ones.

So this is not the time to bring your ethnic bull shit into this.

What evidence do you have that the guy was guilty of what he was accused of?

Is that not how you guys always accuse every nice looking guy of being a cultism or yahoo yahoo guy until people like you killed 3 innocent young boys in aluu.

You had better stop supporting evil hence it will consume you some day.

scoundrel:
As usual this platform carries last in everything, no different from its parent country. I used a friend’s account last year to ask for a review of this movie. Till today the thread remains empty with about 185 total views. People believe Nigeria is getting better knowledge-wise with easy access to the internet, but I’m yet to see the benefit. Nigerians still remain stupid as usual.

safarigirl:
Did you watch it in the cinemas?

iamloyalty:
No.

safarigirl:
so, which money did you spend? Data money?

Amanee:
The movie was just there - Just another Nollywoood movie glorifying rituals that adds to the same old 'Africa as a dark continent' narrative.

I think it should have ended in part one. This part two is superfluous, overhyped and not in line with the modern realities in Nigeria. In short, it's a worn narrative and Ramsey Nuoah should have had a more challenging directorial debut than 'Living in Bondage 2'. He just rode on the glory of the previous film. Kemi Adetiba was really robbed at AMVCA.

I watched it months ago and I can't even remember anything memorable about the action, it was that bland.

Nnamdipapakanu:
They shud remove me but leave it bloda Hoephase Insulting Yoruba tribe.. Cry me river, always pained when ur tribe is attack but attack other tribe with joy... Pained fellow

Abeg why are eboes always pained when insulted but they can insult other tribes with joy??