OLOTURE
1.A very timely production from Nollywood to tackle the menace of human trafficking can almost have no 'negatives'. I must really commend Mo Abudu for coming out with this piece, as such will enlighten many young girls who seek to travel to European countries through secretive means have a rethink.
2.I must commend the actors of this movie, in my opinion, I feel they emersed themselves into their various characters.Taking nothing away from the casts, I must say, the Director(Kenneth Gyang) must be commended for bringing the best out of the many casts asides the A-list actors, and oh! was that Omawumi smoking?😅 wow! She really played the role of a "Prostitute Madam" well.😅. Her "pidgin" was also very real😅
3.The Cinematography was on point!. May I say, the way the camera captured moments in the movie was amazing. The night pictures showing the beauty of Lagos made me love the imagery. As a person, who looks out for excellent cinematography, I'd be lying to myself if I didn't give the cinematography a 10/10. Excellent Cinematography!
4. I love the soundtracks. Being a movie portraying a crucial problem in Nigeria, the music played almost all through the movie were classics of Nigerian Music Legends. Music of Victor Olaiya and Chief Osita Osadebe of blessed memories in such a piece adds more "Nigerian flavour" to such a classic. Soundtrack was commendable I must confess!
1.Ohh, the first Negative for me would have to be how the movie ended.I was almost mumbling words under a seeming silent sob for this movie not to end this way as I saw the movie duration bar getting to the end. Mo Abudu has to give us a positive end. Oh! Don't let me be a spoiler, go see it yourself *winks* . So Mo Abudu, do we await a part 2?
2.Well, a classic movie of such relevance to the times we are in might not have much negatives, however, I noticed Alero(Omoni Oboli) and Ehi(Sharon Ooja) wore the same wig throughout the movie, and I wondered, could it be ladies don't alternate wigs?. As a viewer who wanted to experience realness with this piece, I felt Alero considering her calibre in the movie should have at least alternated wigs, even if Ehi wouldn't because Ehi had an undercover mission on her mind all day. So, I believe the costume team has some questions to answer.
3.Is it just me or I feel the rape case in the movie wasn't tackled properly, except there would be a part 2, the rape case shouldn't end that way.
It's a classic relevant to contemporary issues, also with a touch of professionalism. A sure tear jerker that would leave you glued from the beginning till the end.
Òlòtūré is a classic on the ills of human trafficking. A piece which chronicles the plight faced by young naive girls who intend to leave the shores of Nigeria in search of “greener pastures” through “secret” means.
A production of EbonyLife films, a leading movie studio in contemporary Nollywood filming. Classics from this studio like “Wedding party”, ” Chief Daddy”, “Your Excellency” aren’t forgotten in a hurry.
Now, as an advocate of “positive impact of the Entertainment industry on society”, this movie is a timely classic. In a period where human trafficking has ravaged many, especially young girls, a movie like this becomes a necessity. There’s a lot security agents can do, but it becomes even much easier when people can be further enlightened through the Entertainment industry. On this plot side is where this movie scores the highest.
The acting in this movie was on point. A movie with A-list actors such as Omoni Oboli, Segun Arinze, Blossom Chukwujekwu, etc and the lead actor Sharon Ooja amidst some other upcoming actors will definitely be expected to pull some impeccable acting, and this they did. The acting can hardly be faulted. They pulled off their roles well. Do I also add the Directing to this as well, I feel the Director (Kenneth Gyang) did a good job in taking our minds off ‘what should have happened” to “what happened”. Good Directing.
The cinematography is actually top-notch. To be candid, for a movie shot fully in Nigeria, the cinematography clearly ticks relevant boxes.
So my verdict, this is a great movie. One you definitely won’t feel bored from the beginning till the end, and definitely would learn one or two things. I recommend it’s watched and lessons from it are caught by all especially young girls who are almost towing this same direction.
Star Performer- Sharon Ooja
I would have to give Sharon Ooja this, she starred as Ehi, the journalist who goes undercover into the prostitution “world” to expose the dirty dealings of human trafficking. She delivered her role quite well. Also, holding the fact that she was playing a very sensitive and central role to the message of the movie itself, I feel she did well. I’d give her a 9.5/10. Though Omoni Oboli who stars as Alero delivered her role impeccably, but I personally would give Sharon Ooja this, she delivered her role well with the fact the movie in a way evolved around her.
Can do better performer-Kemi-lala Akindoju
Kemi-lala Akindoju who starred as “Blessing”, the domestic abuse victim of Chuks(Ikechukwu Onunaku) seemed to struggle a bit to bring so much realness in her role. She tried though, but I guess there’s still always that midas touch of professionalism that brings difference amongst actors generally.
Amazing analyses, kudos.