He said that’s because “The Black Book is a film by Black people, Black actors, Black producers, Black money 100%, and it’s gone ahead to become a global blockbuster. In Nigeria, the movie industry is at “the point right now where the world needs to take notice,” Effiong said. “Africa has great talent and world-class creatives, and we are committed to investing in African content and telling African stories of every kind,” Netflix said in a statement. The continent’s streaming on-demand video (SVOD) market is expected to boast a robust 18 million subscribers, up from 8 million this year, according to a recent report from market intelligence firm Digital TV Research.Īccording to a Netflix spokesperson, entertainment with local stories remains the core of the platform’s main objective in sub-Saharan Africa. The movie also has been lauded as signifying the potential of the film industry in Nigeria as well as across Africa. It is a surprising but flattering comparison that also testifies to the movie’s success, Effiong said. Some have said the movie’s plot is similar to that of the American action thriller John Wick. “Justice is important for everyone: the people we like and the people we do not like - especially the people we do not like,” he said. “We must tell the truth in spite of the circumstances,” he said. Three years later, rights groups say many victims of police abuse still haven’t gotten justice. Many on Friday remembered the deadly protests of 2020 when young Nigerians demonstrating against police brutality were shot at and killed. The issue of delayed justice is not new in Nigeria. Portrayed as a repentant man who has turned over a new leaf after being inspired by his favorite Bible passage 1 Corinthians 5:17, Edima feels compelled to take revenge for his son’s death after failing to convince authorities his son is innocent. In his prime, the character of ex-officer-turned-pastor Paul Edima - played by Nigerian movie icon Richard Mofe-Damijo - was known as Nigeria’s “most dangerous man” with a past punctuated by assassinations and involvement in several coups across West Africa. To cover their tracks, the police kill a young man framed as the suspect in the kidnapping not knowing he was the only child of a former special operative who abandoned his weapons for the pulpit. It tried to kill too many birds with one stone.Īfter the inciting incident around his son’s death, the story gets a bit complex to keep track of his mission in the film.The film opens with the abduction of family members of the head of the Nigerian oil regulatory agency, aided by corrupt police officers working for top politicians. One would expect that that is what the film is all about, which portrays a clear and definite journey, but no. The black bookĬonsider the logline of the film, which says that Paul Edima “takes justice into his own hands and fights a corrupt police gang to absolve his son’s unlawful death.” Because too many questions wish to be answered simultaneously, in the midst of it, the film’s core journey is lost. Often, producers want to explore several themes at the same time. The danger of chasing too many things at a time cannot be overemphasised in Nollywood films. Also, the dialogue was good enough to drive the film but could have been better written. It was realistic and helped to give the movie the desired story look. I loved the production design, especially the flashback scenes. Considering his age, his acting in the fight scenes is incredible. RMD gave a stellar performance likened to the famous John Wick. We see a list of these old and new Nollywood names who brought their A-game. Yes, casting! It was a fantastic list of brilliant actors, from Richard Mofe-Damijo to Alex Osifo to Patrick Doyle, Sam Dede, Ireti Doyle, and Shaffy Bello. The night and indoor locations were more cinematic than the day and indoor settings. The cinematic elements are another point to commend the movie, even though it didn’t cut across all shots, especially the outdoor scenes. The storyline is different, not the usual Nollywood action movie, but it could have been better told. The first thing worth commending is the story because no film is without an account. It has everything a good war thriller should have: impeccable period. Would he get the justice he seeks? The Good This is one of the best war movies to emerge about World War II in the last ten years. Starring: Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede. After his son is framed for a kidnapping, a bereaved deacon takes justice into his own hands and fights a corrupt police gang to absolve him. When Paul finds out about his only son’s death, not only is he killed, but he is wrongly described as a kidnapper he decides to go after his son’s killers himself and would stop at nothing. 2023 Maturity Rating: 16+ 2h 4m Thrillers.
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