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Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by avuekwe(f): 5:31pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
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Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by avuekwe(f): 5:32pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
Brimmie: Not me, watched it a citymall ikeja, 7:50pmn yesterday. |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by DanWrites(m): 6:08pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
imonikhet: Kunle Afolayan is doing well.... I do not agree with the critic on this one.'We the audience?' How many persons are bottled up inside you? |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by ayarere(f): 6:12pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
Ko sogbon to le da Ko siwa to le wu Ko sona to le gba To le fi taye lorun o. May God av mercy on us 3 Likes |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Undabridge(m): 7:44pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
adioolayi: Constructive criticism is good...as good as it is, I will only ask the writer to tell us one film he/she has directed, produced or acted before....if non, then he/she should keep his/her mouth shut! You don't need to insult the writer because something like this is really needed in this movie industry.There are so many critics in hollywood and none of this big budget hollywood movie is beyond criticism.So it's needed.Thnak you. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by unmask: 8:11pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
I don't know if there is a reading problem on nairaland, but seeing people criticise the op because they thought he said half of a yellow sun is better than october 1st is quite dumbfounding. The op is a critic and believe it or not he is meant to be unbiased no matter how you think the movie was. Probably we have been used to numerous mediocre movies, we see the next good one as the best ever regardless of glaring shortcomings. Maybe when we begin to watch movies with an open mind we can begin to see shortcomings that we otherwise won't notice because of our bias. Finally, Kunle Afolayan is a good director, but there is no denying he still has a lot of work to do to make him even better. Probably you guys should jump to all those great hollywood movies and see what the critics had to say about them. You could start with "now you see me" 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Orikinla(m): 8:14pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
mogroide: Kunle Afolayan’s OCTOBER 1: ReviewHonest analysis. Kunle Afolayan simply wanted to do a movie to release on October 1, the Independence Anniversary of Nigeria. But failed to capture the essence and significance of the event in the drama of his motion picture. His 2009 horror movie "The Figurine: Araromire" has more depth. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Orikinla(m): 8:26pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
Darray: Well, this is what critics do. So, I hold no grudges against the writer. How many of the new Nigerian movies released so far in 2014 have you seen? Have you seen Lancelot Imasuen's "Invasion 1897", Teco Benson's "Accident" and Dagogo Diminas' "Stigma"? |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 8:40pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
I might go see this movie this weekend. By the way, I regretted paying my sweet money to watch that crap called half of a yellow sun. So much hype about the movie yet it didn't put me at the edge of my seat. Plus the tribal bigotry the movie promotes. I could not stop hissing as I was leaving the cinema. 1 Like |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by VillageBoi(m): 9:54pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
unmask: I don't know if there is a reading problem on nairaland, but seeing people criticise the op because they thought he said half of a yellow sun is better than october 1st is quite dumbfounding. The op is a critic and believe it or not he is meant to be unbiased no matter how you think the movie was. Probably we have been used to numerous mediocre movies, we see the next good one as the best ever regardless of glaring shortcomings. Maybe when we begin to watch movies with an open mind we can begin to see shortcomings that we otherwise won't notice because of our bias. Finally, Kunle Afolayan is a good director, but there is no denying he still has a lot of work to do to make him even better. Probably you guys should jump to all those great hollywood movies and see what the critics had to say about them. You could start with "now you see me"Well said. Big nail on the head @ bolded part... so true. |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Mars88(m): 10:44pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
Saw Half Of A Yellow Sun, decent effort but not up to par, what irked me most in it was the consistent writing of Ugo as Ugwu and Aba as Abba, not my criticism but it just pissed me off. Kunle Afolayan is wonderful in his works although I think his stories lose touch along the line most times, I can say that especially about The Figurine, he does not have to take major roles too because I think he usually struggles with some. In all, he makes huge efforts and should be encouraged. |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Mars88(m): 10:51pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
Exponental: Good write up. I wish Kunle can see this so he can pick one or two from this to help him improve on his future works. Criticism is good, let's do it to improve but not for beef, sentiment or jealousy sake. Exactly! These works can only live through criticism so I don't understand why some are just so quick to attach tribe or hate to things around here. This is the way to go and the writers opinion should not stop any decent chap from seeing the movie. We all have opinions to give too |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 11:00pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
I think me and OP watched different films oooo ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() btw, I don't get you people. "Half of a Yellow Sun" was directed by Biyi Bandele, financed by Yewande Sadiku ----- Yorubas. "October 1" was directed and Produced by Kunle Afolayan ----- Yoruba. So why would anyone feel people like/dislike October 1/Half of a Yellow Sun cos of their tribes? I don't get it ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by bioye(m): 11:31pm On Oct 02, 2014 |
I have seen the movie. Ordinarily I shy away from Nigerian movies at the cinemas because my first two attempts were terrible. I had expected that Silverbird would show only the highest quality movies at the cinema but I was wrong. By the way, the first two movies I tried were Inale and Maami. Inale failed for me because the acting, the story and directing were below expectation. Maami was unacceptale because the picture quality was below par for cinema and the ending seemed rushed due to director fatigue. October 1 on the other hand delivered. Though, it was predictable, it was still enjoyable to watch and I would gladly award a pass mark. Other movies that I have been impressed with in the past (though I did not see them at the cinema) include Six Hours to Christmas and The Meeting. I was not impressed with Mr and Mrs and worse still Two Brides and A Baby. I would like to ask the op to mention other Nigerian Movies he would rate higher than October 1 besides Half of A Yellow Sun. Otherwise, either he's expecting Kunle to be at par with Hollywood or he thinks as a critic, one must critique critically. 1 Like |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Waspy(m): 12:09am On Oct 03, 2014 |
I''ve seen the trailer and i feel its gon be tight ![]() |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by NIGERIALOLoCOM(m): 12:36am On Oct 03, 2014 |
I have not watched the movie neither am I sure I will even watch it. ![]() |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Darray(m): 4:46am On Oct 03, 2014 |
Orikinla: Sir, I have been waiting for Invasion 1897 for a million years, I will pay good money and sacrifice time to watch it when it opens to the public.But I think I will pass on the other two mentioned. One of my beliefs is that the entertainment industry thrives on publicity. The marketing effort for the 'rushed October 1' is enough to beat Invasion 1897 that has been in the burners for a very long time- check their YouTube views. And I referenced Invasion 1897 alone because it is the only one that comes close. But I acknowledge that all the producers u mentioned are also very good. Just my opinion. |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 11:24am On Oct 03, 2014 |
Saw the movie yesterday the movie was meh. Chai overhyped men kunle is not beta than those surulere directors he just has resources I could not even finish the movie. Most director think that having a whiteman in their movie makes the movie good. |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by HimHer: 11:25am On Oct 03, 2014 |
For real, there were several blunders and it seems he was in a rush to end d movie, probably so he could release it on October 1 so he tied up the story in a very nonchalant way, there were holes and even some elements that I guess were suppose to constitute some sort of suspense were given away too cheaply and till this moment I still don't understand why it had to be that Waziri man that acted as d inspector, he barely had d charisma and countenance of an inspector. The problem with a lot of Nigerian movies is that they don't take time to correct all the mistakes, they leave so many loopholes like that hoping the viewers won't see them and that just kills their movies. But anyways even tho they are not there yet, I salute his efforts, it was a good one and tying d story to d independence day events was a smart move, cos we all know they had noting in common. 1 Like |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 11:45am On Oct 03, 2014 |
kay29000: You can only judge others if they have kunle's resources. October 1 was shot with over $2 million does that look like a movie shot with 20 million naira. 1 Like |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by kay29000(m): 11:52am On Oct 03, 2014 |
bossmini84: Na! If Nollywood movie producers/directors had $2 million to shoot a movie they would not know what to do with it. They would rather shoot 30 low budget movies than shoot ONE with all that money. 1 Like |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 4:46pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
Orikinla:Accident was a nice Film |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 4:47pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
Joavid: I might go see this movie this weekend.After you watch it., come and give me gist on weda you enjoyed it. |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 4:49pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
bioye: I have seen the movie. Ordinarily I shy away from Nigerian movies at the cinemas because my first two attempts were terrible. I had expected that Silverbird would show only the highest quality movies at the cinema but I was wrong. By the way, the first two movies I tried were Inale and Maami. Inale failed for me because the acting, the story and directing were below expectation. Maami was unacceptale because the picture quality was below par for cinema and the ending seemed rushed due to director fatigue.Did the op say that HOAYS was a better film than oct 1? because I cant see any thing like dat in d writeup o 1 Like |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 4:51pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
bossmini84: Saw the movie yesterday the movie was meh. Chai overhyped men kunle is not beta than those surulere directors he just has resources I could not even finish the movie. Most director think that having a whiteman in their movie makes the movie good.What do you know abt filmmaking? I am very sure you have not watched the film |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Nobody: 4:52pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
HimHer: For real, there were several blunders and it seems he was in a rush to end d movie, probably so he could release it on October 1 so he tied up the story in a very nonchalant way, there were holes and even some elements that I guess were suppose to constitute some sort of suspense were given away too cheaply and till this moment I still don't understand why it had to be that Waziri man that acted as d inspector, he barely had d charisma and countenance of an inspector. The problem with a lot of Nigerian movies is that they don't take time to correct all the mistakes, they leave so many loopholes like that hoping the viewers won't see them and that just kills their movies. But anyways even tho they are not there yet, I salute his efforts, it was a good one and tying d story to d independence day events was a smart move, cos we all know they had noting in common.He can not be in a rush....the film has been shot since 2011 1 Like |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Komedy(m): 9:19pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
Orikinla:figurine , horror movie? Lool 2 Likes |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Komedy(m): 9:24pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
Marsatto: Accident was a nice Filmvery nice.but ofkos Teco knows his onions |
Re: Kunle Afolayan's OCTOBER 1: Critic's Review by Komedy(m): 9:41pm On Oct 03, 2014 |
I hissed after watching figurine,a great story was messed up.give that story to tunde Kelani and he wud blow ur mind. I no jus know why Kunle dey always rush for all of him movies,he leaves holes here and there,a very good story turns out almost good. Figurine cud have been a lot lot better. |
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