ISOKEN

I do hope you have gone to the cinema for ISOKEN, my Lord, Jade osiberu did such an amazing job. There is a new season of refreshing Nigerian movies coming up and i must say she is definitely making her mark.

Dakore acted the part of Isoken and she was breathtakingly beautiful, she really brought the character to life, I think my most beautiful thought about this movie is the reality of the issue addressed, the pressure put on young ladies to get married can be mind numbing and insane.
The love story was so cute and adorable, A not so young Isoken, who is very ambitious and career oriented was being pressured to settle down and start having babies, between Joseph Benjamin and the white guy (Marc Rhys), it was major confusion, trying to pick between the two. Joseph who was the epitome of  a sort after bachelor, with money, charisma and ambition, while our white bobo who was basically a Nigerian in white skin, gave her the space to be herself and be confident in her beauty.

It was a pretty difficult decision, as her parents, typical Nigerians, accepted Joseph's proposal on her behalf, I was really glad she made the right decision and since I have decided to not be a spoiler, you have to watch it yourself, to find out. The entire cast was refreshing, Funke Akindele was a totally different character from her usual Jennifer, Damilola Adegbite was a beauty trying to start a family, Tina Mba and Patrick Doyle where the endearing parents of Isoken. Overall the Cast was really good, and they made a very impressive movie. Its a 6 out of 10 and a must watch.. check it out and comment below...

Credits
Written and Directed by Jadesola Osiberu
Dakore Akande - Isoken
Joseph Benjamin - Osaze
Marc Rhys- Kevin
Funke Akindele -  Agnes
Damilola Adegbite - Joke
Lydia Forson - Kukua
Tina Mba - Isoken's Mum
Patrick Doyle - Isoken's Dad

Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS4s6QH_RHI

Queen of Katwe

I Don't know why it took me this long to watch this movie, for some strange reason I just kept putting it off, but I finally did watch it, and it was amazing, it was so real and authentic, full of life and challenges, i was captivated from the beginning to the end. You would think as it was a Disney movie, it would be all about princesses, palaces, good food and water, even parties.. But it was totally different, it wasn't a fairy tale but hard core truth of lives and circumstances of the people of Uganda..

The Movie was set in slums of Katwe in Kampala, Uganda, telling the true life story of a young girl (phiona mutesi) from a very low background, becoming a chess protegee and champion, whose life began to change after meeting the chess Coach (David Oyelowo), with a fighting spirit she got form her tough mother (Lupita Nyongo), the story talks about the life in the slums in a subtle way, while concentrating on the story, but letting the viewers see at the background, what is common in the environment. she rose from even her failures and her fears, with the help of her coach, amidst the difficulties and discouragement.
The Story spoke a truth that was different from the brutal stories usually told about Africa, on wars and death, the writer made sure that the emotions were felt, and we followed through to the last victory, she became the chess champion in her country, became an inspiration for her people and eventually built a house for her mother in the village, the closing scenes were very touching has they showed the real people whose stories where being told, a somewhat awkward but beautiful touch to the ending.

 I was even more impressed, as to the details put into it by lupita nyongo and David oyelowo, they where simply amazing, stepping into the character that seemed quite effortless. with the passion and strength they put into their roles,  I would rate the movie a 8 out of 10. Awesome writing and even more awesome acting, and the Nigerian music infused made me feel so proud..

Anyways I still have to say this, it did not deficit Africa so well, for a first Disney movie in Africa at least they should have showed a better side,  not all the time poverty and lack, sometimes fun, food, and culture.. But with that said, it was a pretty good movie, if you haven't watched it, please do and be inspired.

Movie casts
Madina Nalwanga as Phiona Mutesi
David Oyelowo as Robert Katende
Lupita Nyong'o as Nakku Harriet
Martin Kabanza as Mugabi Brian
Taryn "Kay" Kyaze as Night
Ronald Ssemaganda as Ivan
Ethan Nazario Lubega as Benjamin
Nikia Waligwa as Gloria
Edgar Kanyike as Joseph
Esther Tebandeke as Sara Katende
Peter Odeke as Mr. Barumba

Screen Writer - Mira Nair
Produced by -  Walt Disney Pictures


Movie Trailer

GOBLIN : The lonely and great god

I wasn't expecting this to be my first review but writing is therapeutic for me, this series totally got me hooked, sad, confused and just basically in a made up emotional mess, I am not sure if any of you watch Korean dramas  but I do, and i would say you should absolutely try it. The Goblin series is an amazing one it has comedy, tragedy and miracles all rapped up into one.
First of all, I will give a brief of the movie and if you are an absolute romantic, be prepared before you click the link at the end of this post..

The Goblin was basically about a man who out of pride made a wrong decision that ended up being killed alongside his sister and family, he was punished by God to walk on the earth for as long as it took him to find the goblin's bride (FYI: this by the way is the most handsome goblin ever)...
The love portrayed in this movie absolutely left me dazed, got me thinking, is it even possible to love this much? the acting was pristine. I legit had to keep telling myself over and over "its just a movie" " its not real" although it seemed like it was, Korean dramas always get me so involved and invested in their series, everything always seems so real, and they put it in a huge effort with details of the era.

Critics have said that the movie was quite stereotyped with the man being wealthy and almost untouchable and the girl being a damsel in distress, which in many ways is very true but the female character was also very strong and the writers made sure to let her grow up before any intimacy was introduced, overall everyone on the production did a really awesome job they deserved the award they got.  I can't quite say I loved the ending,  it seemed like an unnecessary plot twist that she died, although it was a happy ending, i believe it could have been much better.

If you would like to get as emotionally messed up as I did, click the link below, please share your thoughts feelings and just your experience with this series

Credits
Main character: Gong Yoo as Kim Shin (goblin), Kim Go Eun as Ji Eun Tak (goblin's bride), Lee Dong Wook as Wang yeo (grim reaper), Yoo In Na as Sunny.
Executive Producer - Kim Beom-rae
Link :  https://www.viki.com/tv/31706c-goblin?locale=en

FIRST POST

This is my very first post.. i am writing this here for future reference, i absolutely can not wait to share my ideas with the world, this blog is not written to downgrade anything or anybody, its purely my opinion on movies i have watched and how i felt about it, i would be more than glad to have you share your thoughts and ideas about your favorite, disturbing or boring movies, you have watched or maybe want to watch. In the future, i hope to have links to movies for easy download, basically its a discussion blog..Enjoy..xoxo


PS: This car as nothing to do with this post, i just like it :)