IN THE CUPBOARD

Recommended ‐ July 08, 2013
IN THE CUPBOARD

Starring: Ini Edo, Abiola Segun-Williams, Uti Nwachukwu

Synopsis:

The death of their father reunites a family for the reading of his last will and testament. But it’s not just a will, it’s also a confession and unexpected family secrets surface.

Review:

An emotional family drama that bridges bickering, secrets, and love while focusing on the fact that family is family regardless of blood.

Desmond Elliot directs a proficient cast and a compelling story that doesn’t have a dull moment. There is some violence and strong language but not excessive.

This is a well-executed story that concludes with that warm and fuzzy feeling, translating that everything …

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GOVERNOR’S GIFT

Recommended ‐ July 08, 2013
GOVERNOR’S GIFT

Title: GOVERNOR’S GIFT (1 & 2)

Starring: JJ Bunny, Tonto Dikeh, Jim Iyke, Pascal Atuma

Synopsis:

After refusing to return to Nigeria with her parents, Vivian remains in the US and stays with a family friend Cynthia, who is a bad influence. 

Review:

Vivian (JJ Bunny) is new to the US and moves in with her cousin, Cynthia (Tonto Dikeh).  Cynthia is a wild party girl and convinces Vivian to accompany her to a nightclub. This is where all hell breaks loose and Vivian virtually changes from an angel to a monster after she is raped by a governor and his boys. Vivian is hell bent …

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6 HOURS TO CHRISTMAS

6 HOURS TO CHRISTMAS

Title: 6 HOURS TO CHRISTMAS (1 & 2)

Starring: Chris Attoh, Damilola Adegbite

Synopsis:

It’s the night before Christmas and there’s a beautiful evening planned for Reggie and his girlfriend however, the plans go astray when Reggie receives a “gift certificate” from a co-worker that can only be redeemed in her bedroom.

Review:

Just a few hours away from Christmas, Reggie (Chris Attoh) received an offer to sleep with a co-worker that he’d been attracted to for the longest. While his girlfriend waited at home, Reggie had to make a quick decision of whether to “hit it” or not.

Let’s Talk. This is a clever …

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HIDDEN FANTASY

Eject ‐ July 07, 2013
HIDDEN FANTASY

Title: HIDDEN FANTASY (1 & 2)

Sequel: END OF HIDDEN FANTASY (1 & 2)

Starring: John Dumelo, Martha Ankomah, Juliet Ibrahim

Synopsis:

Jamal’s sexuality is in question by his family but when he finally finds Mrs. Right he also finds himself at war with her lesbian roommate.

Review:

This is supposed to be a romantic drama with love interests Mirriam (Princess Shingle) and Jamal (John Dumelo). The conflict arises when Mirriam’s lesbian roommate is jealous of her relationship with Jamal and creates friction with him.

Let’s Talk. First off, Alima, the lesbian character, was constantly pursued by Justin, a character played by Emmanuel Emoabino. She treated …

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FALSE ALARM

Recommended ‐ July 07, 2013
FALSE ALARM

Title: FALSE ALARM (1 & 2)

Sequel: NONE

Starring:  John Dumelo, Roselyn Ngissah, Martha Ankomah

Synopsis: 

A young couple experiencing marital issues simultaneously hire private detectives to tail the other.

Review: 

Carl (Dumelo) came home late from work and his wife Tisha (Ngissah), found lipstick on his shirt. To Carl’s surprise he later found condoms in her bag. Suspicious of each other, Carl and Tisha both hired private investigators to follow the other. What they found was not what they were expecting.

Let’s Talk. This is a relationship drama where John Dumelo and Roselyn Ngissah team up as love interests. An entertaining story that deals in …

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FOR THE PROMISE

Recommended ‐ July 07, 2013
FOR THE PROMISE

Title: FOR THE PROMISE (1 & 2)

Starring: Tonto Dikeh, Sam Dede, Stephanie Ofokansi

Synopsis:

A woman takes her friend’s advice and decides to control her abusive husband through unconventional methods but things get out of control when she realizes her friend’s true agenda.

Review:

Zizi (Tonto Dikeh) is married to Chike (Sam Dede), a jealous and abusive husband. She is befriended by Ruby (Stephanie Ofokansi) who promises that if Zizi controls Chike via witchcraft he will never hit her again.

At first Zizi is reluctant to take Ruby’s advice but one more slap from Chike convinces her to explore the idea.  The plan goes …

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FACEBOOK LOVERS

Eject ‐ July 07, 2013
FACEBOOK LOVERS

Starring:  John Dumelo, Nikki Samonas, Evans Anaele

Synopsis:

A man used his sister’s photo to attract a rich businessman online. The brother/sister duo planned to dupe a guy out of his money but the sister had a change of heart when she developed feelings for the guy. 

Review:

Alan (Evans Anaele) used his sister’s picture on Facebook to engage Kelvin (John Dumelo), in conversation. Kelvin is a wealthy businessman with a facebook profile and he believed he was communicating with an attractive woman. 

Alan convinced his sister, Erica (Nikki Samonas), to play along in the game and help him dupe Kelvin out of some …

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EXPOSURE

Eject ‐ July 07, 2013
EXPOSURE

Starring: Ramsey Nouah, Veeda Darko

Synopsis:

Vickie and Charlie’s wedding day is marred with insecurities and secrets that need to be discussed beforehand. 

Review:

It’s Vickie and Charlie’s wedding day and Charlie is feeling ambivalent because he came across a picture that showcased Vickie in a compromising position. He confronts her about it and then he has a confession of his own to make. 

Let’s Talk. This movie starts out right. We’re about to see a wedding and there are untold secrets between the couple.

Ultimately, the secrets are lame. Charlie (Ramsey Nouah) slept at a woman’s house that he met at a bar one evening. …

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BRIDE’S WAR

Recommended ‐ July 05, 2013

Title: BRIDE’S WAR (1 – 4)

Starring:  Ini Edo, John Dumelo, Nonso Diobi, Tonto Dikeh, Yvonne Okoro, Frank Artus

Synopsis: 

A recently married doctor is raped and later faced the decision of having to perform surgery on the very guy that attacked her.

Review:

The movie opened up on an upbeat. Katy (Ini Edo) had just married Pete (Nonso Diobi) and was surrounded by her jubilant wedding party. After a day of champagne and dancing the movie suddenly cut to the rape scene, which was jarring.

Katy,  a surgeon, was on the way home from the hospital one night when she had car trouble. …

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CRAZY SCANDAL

Title: CRAZY SCANDAL (1  – 3)

Starring: Nadia Buari, Frank Artus, Prince David Osei, Juliet Ibrahim, Toosweet Annan, Vivian Amegashie

Synopsis:

A young man that left his bride at the altar is unaware that she’s connected to his new bride who is still traumatized and out for blood.

Review:

The biggest mistake of Jeff’s (Frank Artus) life was leaving Samantha (Nadia Buari) at the altar on their wedding day. But he made an even bigger mistake when he failed to tell his new fiancee about her. 

Just as he and his new bride, Nicole (Juliet Ibrahim) were planning their nuptials, the maid of honor dropped out of the …

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