She did an excellent job in that role. All the actors were suited for their respective roles

chukwugoziegi:


Onyeka out did herself. That woman is a Legend abeg. Pete Edochie too and Nkem Owoh, Genevieve 5/10. 3 actresses who would have done justice to the Adaeze character, Nse Ekpe, Toni Tones and Mercy Johnson.
The Hausa/Igbo romance was what cracked me up. I won't be surprised one bit if it was Atiku who dropped money for this movie as all na calculation now since Election dey come.

Vtrd:
BTW, Izu ojukwu is the best Nigerian producer currently as far as am concerned.

The quality of his work is unrivalled.

Izu ojukwu?lol who knows the guy? Because he made a movie about civil war in Nigeria and put many Cast and spent or wasted 500million naira and today ppl don't even if d dumb guy exists,lol

kolaxed98:


And no Ben Murray Bruce didn't start jack shit
.go to Wikipedia Yoruba's have been making money since d 70s and 80s it was when u guys flooded d market with cassettes it collapsed.

Even d first movie to make money for siverbird galleria owned by Ben Murray Bruce was irapada a complete yoruba movie,it made 5 million naira the highest grossing movie of the time,why didn't any Igbo film make profit for him rubbish.

Irapada opened Nigeria cinema up and that's we started getting international recognition.

U think kunle afolayan is call Nigeria Spielberg for nothing? Shior!!

You were making films in the 70s and yet it took an igbo film called "living in bondage" to create an internationally recognised Nollywood.

Kunle and Kemi have been huffing and puffing these few years, yet Genevieve came in an did what they couldn't do.

Can't you see the difference?

Maybe the obvious difference is why you are so pained.

LZAA:

Living in bondage and rattlesnake shatter any yoruba film past,present and future

Living in bondage or living inside bungalow,I swear I have never heard that film in my life ask people here in Lagos who d fukk knows that crap,because u like something doesn't mean others will do,..

Or can that crap come close to irapada that it made so much impact a documentary was made on it. Rubbish!!

kolaxed98:


Izu ojukwu?lol who knows the guy? Because he made a movie about civil war in Nigeria and put many Cast and spent or wasted 500million naira and today ppl don't even if d dumb guy exists,lol

Now I know you are not only a bigot, you are also ignorant.

Go and learn intelligent bigotry and come back.

uchennamani:
The movie is bad. The script is bad. The D.O.P was below average. The scene play is bad. Excellent acting from Genevieve, Pete Edochie and our very own Nkem Owoh.

The story doesn't has much conflict. Everything was predictable. I think Genevieve should just concentrate on acting/production. Almost all the actors gave good account of themselves. The problem with the movie is lack of content, bad directing and screen play. And bad scene play as written earlier.

With this, I believe the best director in Nigeria is Kemi Adetiba. She would have done better. I think Wedding Party is better.

I understand where u are coming from. I share same sentiment too.. But wedding party suffered the same fate. The problem is usually lack of action. I watched wedding party and I was angry with the storyline. Kinda same I want to marry u, her family no like me, his family no like me but we ended up marrying last last..


Unlike the lionheart, this story line is about business. Though I understand the script lacks suspense. Went too fast and scenes are predictable. But for bringing something quite new to us in terms of business enterprise of the east, promoting the culture of east and north in a modern way, I love that. I think that is what she wanted to achieve. The problem is with the lack of suspense and action.

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LMAO as if Rita Dominic is not Igbo lol, yeye, is by merit okay , u think is Neflix is a Nigerian company that thrives on tribalism, they acquired the most deserving Nigerian movie, go kee yourselves , other producers should learn from the genevive , for now she is the best

chukwugoziegi:


F Z movies.

Thanks

Vtrd:

You were making films in the 70s and yet it took an igbo film called "living in bondage" to create an internationally recognised Nollywood.

Kunle and Kemi have been huffing and puffing these few years, yet Genevieve came in an did what they couldn't do.

Can't you see the difference?

No I can't see the difference, because when ppl do something u always ignore it and celebrate yours to high heaven, there is nothing special in Netflix that's what I'm trying to tell u guys.

Make a movie first in Nigeria that will trend and sell out every cinema,then come talking but now sorry Netflix won't make me believe Igbo's achieve something new,stay at your roots,thats what matter.

Oh! FYI,film house cinemas is controlled by Yoruba's siverbird cinema ain't got crap on film house I see film house cinemas in Ibadan and akure when travelling,even silverbird cinema is living on past glory

kolaxed98:


Living in bondage or living inside bungalow,I swear I have never heard that film in my life ask people here in Lagos who d fukk knows that crap,because u like something doesn't mean others will do,..

Or can that crap come close to irapada that it made so much impact a documentary was made on it. Rubbish!!

Strange you've never heard of Living in bondage seeing as that film gave birth to nollywood
Ohhh u are just trolling i get it now
Btw i have never heard film veterans hailing irapada apart from yoruba ones anyway

Vtrd:

who the fucck is this guy?

Cinema is controlled by Yorubas.? You must be high out of your goddamn mind.
Ben Murray Bruce started the modern cinema culture in Nigeria and since then many people from every where has dived in.
Yoruba own nothing.

The vast majority of what is internationally known as Nollywood today is igbo centric in nature.
The most internationally recognised actors, the biggest producers.
Even foreigners still believe igwe is the name for any Nigerian king.

I don't like to unnecessarily claim things, but sorry, igbos created Nollywood.
It has our imprint.
Whatever the likes of kunle afolyan is doing today is a fruit of the igbo nollywood.
He is leveraging on the markets igbos have long created with the movie industry.

The authentic Nollywood is igbo. Anything else is a counterfeit.

I concur on this even Thiery Henri was confered Igwe during his days as a footballer. Because vast majority of his fans are from Africa and they believed Igwe means king in English in Africa

kolaxed98:


No I can't see the difference, because when ppl do something u always ignore it and celebrate yours to high heaven, there is nothing special in Netflix that's what I'm trying to tell u guys.

Make a movie first in Nigeria that will trend and sell out every cinema,then come talking but now sorry Netflix won't make me believe Igbo's achieve something new,stay at your roots,thats what matter.

Oh! FYI,film house cinemas is controlled by Yoruba's siverbird cinema ain't got crap on film house I see film house cinemas in Ibadan and akure when travelling,even silverbird cinema is living on past glory

Abeg, I don tire.
You win.
lol

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So, if it's not merit, what is it? You are yet to say why she was taken?

uchennamani:
Perhaps you saw another movie. The movie I watched was predictable, bad cinematography, bad directing, bad scene play and lack of substance in the story. There was virtually no conflict. It is the conflict that make good movie stand out. The actors were great, no doubt. Still, you should admit that the movie would have been better if Nkem Owoh played the villain.

Some actors are good in some roles. It doesn't mean they are below par with others. Is is how best for them to showcase their craft. She should cast Nkem Owoh as the villain.

A talented actor doesn't translate to good director. Forget what you saw in the on the credits. Genevieve Nnaji was practically involved in directing the movie. It was a bad job. Kemi Adetiba would have done better. Kunle Afoloyan as well.

Everything here in this county shouldn't be about yoruba vs igbo na..

I understand the movie lacked script content.. No much action, suspense was lacking.. Yes.. But the cinematography was okay bro. Best I av seen so far.

Her idea was to promote a culture and to show the enterprising nature of her people. At least I love that. I was tired of marriage crises movie, runs girl movie, ritual and armed robbery movies.. This was unique.. Give her credit for this and there is no need comparing. Everything no be yoruba vs igbo kind of thing..

Stanweezy:


I concur on this even Thiery Henri was confered Igwe during his days as a footballer. Because vast majority of his fans are from Africa and they believed Igwe means king in English in Africa

I rest my case.

naunasabi:


My Dutch friends couldn't stand Wedding party but these same friends watch lion's heart to the end. I think it is matter of individual taste and opinion.

I hated wedding party too. I couldn't watch it twice. It was the usual content of someone wanting to marry another and the family doesn't like him or her..

redroom:


LMAO as if Rita Dominic is not Igbo lol, yeye, is by merit okay , u think is Neflix is a Nigerian company that thrives on tribalism, they acquired the most deserving Nigerian movie, go kee yourselves , other producers should learn from the genevive , for now she is the best

Wateva I'm tired.

Slaying igbos with fact Is my business

If you're a movie enthusiast, dont waste your money on cinema or netflix to watch this crap. Film was bland and directionless. Tell good stories please. Is that too hard for you nollywood guys?

LZAA:

Strange you've never heard of Living in bondage seeing as that film gave birth to nollywood
Ohhh u are just trolling i get it now
Btw i have never heard film veterans hailing irapada apart from yoruba ones anyway

D same way I don't know Regina Daniels but I c her on nairaland.

Why would I lie?

But truth most Nigerians apart Igbo's don't know that movie,my opinion though

kolaxed98:


Is there any Igbo movie that can beat kunle afolayan AND ebony life studios, I'm waiting.

Yoruba make film that yemi osibanjo had to create time for to watch.
Not your hype

Is everything about u guys competition? Why do u hate igbos so much? The movie wasn't to compete with anyone. In fact these movies u mentioned, I have never heard of them. U need to understand that people have different taste.

U mentioned Yemi, the VP, he is yoruba na. He will watch his movie and promote his content. There are top igbo leaders who will choose the lionheart and other igbo movies ahead of the ones u mentioned.

Movies have Target market. Lionheart market is the igbo culture and lovers of igbo. It is not competition..

kolaxed98:


At least the movie was hyped by ppl like u and I and it became the highest grossing movie in Nigeria and won many award.

I'm they didn't hype it by themselves running to us and CNN or internet to hype.

The movie was hyped by itself not some one who is running around shouting Netflix first ..
Rubbish

Netflix buying this movie really pained you.

Sorry.
Igbos will make another one and run to Netflix and the latter will buy it as well.
And you will come back here to wail more.

I strongly disagree. This is your opinion.

KingThreatzz:
If you're a movie enthusiast, dont waste your money on cinema or netflix to watch this crap. Film was bland and directionless. Tell good stories please. Is that too hard for you nollywood guys?

Princedapace:


Is everything about u guys competition? Why do u hate igbos so much? The movie wasn't to compete with anyone. In fact these movies u mentioned, I have never heard of them. U need to understand that people have different taste.

U mentioned Yemi, the VP, he is yoruba na. He will watch his movie and promote his content. There are top igbo leaders who will choose the lionheart and other igbo movies ahead of the ones u mentioned.

Movies have Target market. Lionheart market is the igbo culture and lovers of igbo. It is not competition..

Shut up, where did he mention anything like hate?
Nonsense!

kolaxed98:



Igbo created it but for the past four years Yoruba's have been dominating, lol u own cinema?

Go to Wikipedia and search for highest grossing movie of all time in Nigerian and see how Yoruba's dominate the list.
I won't lie u guys contributed immensely to d industry, u see I use the word "immensely"that's how much I respect u guys,but that's where d respect end

I want to ask u a question and I want u to answer me honestly

Why do u think for over 20 years,suddenly Genevieve wanted to become a director.
SomeoSomeone who doestntdoesn't have an inch of experience.
What do u think prompted her to do so? Your guess is as good as mine.

Look at comment of neutral Igbo on this thread and see their review of d movie .

While I'm talking about directors who do u think control d directing in music industry in Nigeria.

Hint look at the names of top music video director in d music videos,Clarence peters is Yoruba before u claim him.
Look at burns boy wizkid davido nasty c and c d names there.

Wizkid come closer directed by daps is yoruba d same guy directed bad and bougee by migos,u guys don't know what is happening in d entertainment industry

Highest grossing movies in Nigeria doesn't equate dominating the industry.
Igbos still hold the industry.
Cinema and off Cinema too.

kolaxed98:


D same way I don't know Regina Daniels but I c her on nairaland.

Why would I lie?

But truth most Nigerians apart Igbo's don't know that movie,my opinion though

Dumb yoruba insecure idiot, of course everything that relates to Igbos is always competition to your effeminate whining pu**ies, see how a mere thread on a movie brought out the morbid bigotry in you. All over Facebook and other social media platforms, the movie is getting rave reviews from not only Nigerians but other Africans and even foreigners home and abroad, my Ghanaian, Liberian, South African and Cameroonian etc friends were even praising the movie more than the Nigerians! It even took a foreigner to convince me to see the movie on Netflix until I did today. While the movie was NOT Oscar worthy by any standards , it definitely did enough to promote the beauty of the Igbo business acumen, language, and ingenuity...AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERED TO ME. For all your hype about all the thrash movies produced by your yoruba geniuses, how come none of them are getting this much attention internationally like Lion heart? Despite splashing more budgets and casting all the "Z list" oyinbo actresses like your useless wedding party and the likes, none of them made it past the majorly Nigerian audience and cinemas... a multi billion dollar company like Netflix appreciated the simplicity and authenticity of Lion heart and rushed to put it on their platform!

Keep hating till you die, but all facts and indices will always point to Igbos as the true pioneers of Nollywood. Name any local yoruba actor or actress besides maybe Olu Jacob and Omotola that are more popular than the likes of Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Genevive, Rita Dominic, Kanayo, Clem Ohameze, Kenneth Okonkwo etc...the reason lots of African and Carribean countries know lots of Nigerian words like "tufiakwa", "Chineke", "Igwe must hear this..." and many more are because of the huge cultural impacts of Nollywood which of course promotes the Igbo culture MORE IN THE LIMELIGHT than any other in Nigeria... FACTS NOT FEELINGS.

KingThreatzz:
If you're a movie enthusiast, dont waste your money on cinema or netflix to watch this crap. Film was bland and directionless. Tell good stories please. Is that too hard for you nollywood guys?

One man food is another man poison.....
U can't ask me not to like something simply BC u don't.....
Besides u have no experience/knowledge about movie making....so y should I or other people listen to you.....

Ur best movie might turn out to b my worst movie, u know.....

harry41:
I strongly disagree. This is your opinion.

I used to hate Nigerian films. But some movies have actually impressed me. Sylvia, 73, King of Boys. Those had substance. Lionheart cannot compare to any of those stated. It is a good try but quite overhyped. It's a movie that doesn't engage its viewers. A real good movie grips you. Over 10, i give it a 3. What was really spectacular about it was the quality cameras, lighting and color-grading. The sound quality was good but direction was awful, those comic sounds should not be used for Drama movies. It's obvious, netflix bought this to support the Nigerian film industry, not for its quality.

Ojukwubucket:

One man food is another man poison.....
U can't ask me not to like something simply BC u don't.....
Besides u have no experience/knowledge about movie making....so y should I or other people listen to you.....

Ur best movie might turn out to b my worst movie, u know.....

I am a movie enthusiast not a movie maker. I see movies from all over the world and judge by its story telling and other film attributes. Lionheart is a movie you will see and forget within a week. Kemi Adetiba's "king of boys" was so terrific that a pastor used it to preach on his pulpit. That is a movie that lives long. No beef, no hate. The picture quality is great but more engaging stories and cinematography please.

KingThreatzz:


I used to hate Nigerian films. But some movies have actually impressed me. Sylvia, 73, King of Boys. Those had substance. Lionheart cannot compare to any of those stated. It is a good try but quite overhyped. It's a movie that doesn't engage its viewers. A real good movie grips you. Over 10, i give it a 3. What was really spectacular about it was the quality cameras, lighting and color-grading. The sound quality was good but direction was awful, those comic sounds should not be used for Drama movies. It's obvious, netflix bought this to support the Nigerian film industry, not for its quality.

King of boys was massively overrated, doubt it will even get any larger audience than the Nigerian one.

kolaxed98:



Igbo created it but for the past four years Yoruba's have been dominating, lol u own cinema?

Go to Wikipedia and search for highest grossing movie of all time in Nigerian and see how Yoruba's dominate the list.
I won't lie u guys contributed immensely to d industry, u see I use the word "immensely"that's how much I respect u guys,but that's where d respect end

I want to ask u a question and I want u to answer me honestly

Why do u think for over 20 years,suddenly Genevieve wanted to become a director.
SomeoSomeone who doestntdoesn't have an inch of experience.
What do u think prompted her to do so? Your guess is as good as mine.

Look at comment of neutral Igbo on this thread and see their review of d movie .

While I'm talking about directors who do u think control d directing in music industry in Nigeria.

Hint look at the names of top music video director in d music videos,Clarence peters is Yoruba before u claim him.
Look at burns boy wizkid davido nasty c and c d names there.

Wizkid come closer directed by daps is yoruba d same guy directed bad and bougee by migos,u guys don't know what is happening in d entertainment industry

Is everything in this life all about igbo vs yoruba? Bleep u guys and this. I watched this movie with my open heart, inlcuidng wedding party, I came here now, u guys have polluted my heart. I never liked wedding party and all the movies made by AY, but we didn't quickly tag it yoruba thing.. WTF is wrong with this nairaland? Can u do ur criticism without dragging ethnic into it?

Do u think there are no yorubas who liked igbo made movies or this lionheart? Why is everything for u guys competition?

kolaxed98:


Izu ojukwu?lol who knows the guy? Because he made a movie about civil war in Nigeria and put many Cast and spent or wasted 500million naira and today ppl don't even if d dumb guy exists,lol

Izu Ojukwu us actually terrific. His movie isnt about the civil war. 73 was a story built around the setting of Murtala Mohammed's assasination. He is on the same league with Kunle Afolayan.