Top 10 Nollywood Movies Of 2013
The year is gradually coming to an end and no one can deny that 2013 was the year for great, captivating movies.
The Nollywood industry has sure taken a giant leap this year towards making movies with not just unique story-line but with great presentation and impressive production content.
We bring you the top 10 Nollywood movies that has got you all talking this year. If you have not seen any of the movie below then it's time to get yourself a copy and enjoy with your family/friends this festive season as these movies are certainly a MUST WATCH.
Enjoy:
10. Relentless
Starring: Gideon Okeke (Tinsel), Nneka, Jimmy Jean-Louis and Aloba Taiwo
Year of production: 2010
Production Platform: Clam Films
Directed by: Andy Amadi Okoroafor
Genre: Drama
Shot on: Celluloid (35mm)
NOTES: Brillant Cinematography with stunning visuals of the beautiful bustling city of Lagos to go with it. Very good performance from Gideon.
-Con: Really, 'I' didn't get what this film is about!
It's generally a good watch anyway.... I would recommend to anyone who wants to catch a movie at a leisure hour...
9. Flower Girl
Starring: Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh, Eku Edewor, Bikiya Graham Douglas and Chuks Chukwujekwu
Year of production: 2013
Production Platform: Blu Star Entertainment
Directed by: Michelle Bello
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Shot on: Red camera
NOTES: Brilliant Cinematography and stunning visuals with a good story to go with it. And a lot of beautiful casts.
-con: It's unrealistic for most part (I don't know if this is a con though)....so if you are looking for 'Realism', don't bother.
8. Murder at Prime Suites (M@PS)
Starring: Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch and Chelsea Eze
Year of production: 2013
Production Platform: C&C Screen Production
Directed by: Eneaji Chris EnenG
Genre: Crime Thriller
Shot on: HDSLR (Not sure, it just looks like it )
NOTES: This is a very brilliant movie with a good story! Very professional! Well researched! and it didn't try to 'overdo' itself. Above all, it makes lots of sense...it didn't propagate any bullshiit Nigerian stereotype like a typical 'old nollywood' style movie would do for a movie of this genre. It was very practical all through. Also good performance from beautiful Keira Hewatch....I'm watching you.
-Con: It was suppose to be a 'thriller', but for me o (I don't know about you), I didn't see any serious suspense. Again I wish there's a better Character development (Don't get me wrong; the characters were developed, I for one just expected more - Especially the family side of the detectives).
I recommend this movie to anyone!
7. Journey To self
Starring: Nse Ikpe-Etim, Dakore Akande, Ashionye Michelle Raccah, Tosin Sido and Katherine Obiang.
Year of production: 2013
Production Platform: Fressia Entertainment
Directed by: Tope Oshin-Ogun
Genre: Melo-Drama
Shot on: RedOne
NOTES: Oh God, okay this movie is beautiful! - storywise. It used the 'slow-pacing' method to get its message across. Also the Colour Grading was perfect for a movie of that genre....'cool, tinted'....awesome! And then A star studded movie....Eye candy stars at that. Beautiful Music too that suits the mood of the movie. This movie would've been higher on my list, but the sound was a let down.
-Con: The Sound! And it is slow (I don't know if this should be a CON)! So if you dislike Slow movies....don't bother about this cos you gonna hate it!
6. Hoodrush
Starring: OC Ukeje, Bimbo Akintola, Gabriel Afolayan, Chelsea Eze and Ijeoma Agu
Year of production: 2012
Production Platform: Flipsyde Studios
Directed by: Dimeji Ajibola
Genre: Musical
Shot on: 35mm 'Digital Camera Setup'
NOTES: Another brilliant movie. Good storyline and good cinematography ...and melodic songs. Brilliant performance from Bimbo Akintola! OC and Gabriel weren't bad either.
I recommend this to anyone...even if you have problem with the duration, sha go see it! You ain't gonna realize how fast the time would fly!
5. Confusion Nawa
Starring: Ramsey Noah, OC Ukeje, Tunde Aladese, Ali Nuhu, Tony Goodman and Gold Ikponmwosa
Year of production: 2013
Production Platform: Cinema Kpatakpata
Directed by: Kenneth Gyang
Genre: Dramedy
Shot on: HDSLR
NOTES: Brilliant Script-writing! Brilliant script-writing! That is the star of this film. A very simple story that is well written, that is Confusion Na Wa. I must say I bashed this film no be small...the title alone, the poster, the name of the production company sef, the trailer.....everything looked like such a big joke then and I was turned off. After seeing the movie 'by mistake', I was pleasantly surprised and I chewed my words. I hope the filmmakers would consider what the title of a movie can do to their film next time!
I recommend this to everyone!
4. Ties that Bind
Starring: Kimberly Elise, Omotola J Ekeinde, Ama K. Abebrese, John Dumelo and Ebbe Bassey.
Year of production: 2011
Production Platform: Turning Point Media
Directed by: Leila Djansi
Genre: Drama
Shot on: RedOne.
Brilliant Story! Brilliant Cinematography! Brilliant performance from the casts. Tight dialogues with memorable quotes! It was just a pleasant experience watching this movie.
-Con: too much generalization. But w.t.h, it's fiction!
I recommend this to anyone.
3. Awakening
Starring: Kehinde Bankole, OC Ukeje, Femi Brainard and Bryan Okwara
Year of production: 2012
Production Platform: Studio84 Productions
Directed by: Jame Omokwe
Genre: Dark Thriller
Shot on: ------
NOTES: Interesting Story-line, Beautiful performance from Kehinde Bankole, very believable Visual effects. This movie has few glitches, but it is generally a good movie and very interesting.
I recommend this for anyone!
2. Tango with Me
Starring: Genevieve Nnaji, Joseph Benjamin, Joke Silva and Tina Mba
Year of production: 2010
Production Platform: Brickwall Communications Ltd.
Directed by: Mahmood Ali-Balogun
Genre: Drama
Shot on: Celluloid (35mm Kodak film)
NOTES: Beautiful visuals! Damn! Interesting story and well played out! I waited for this movie like forever, but it was worth the wait... I like it very much. A sad story .. but with a very predictable ending, just like any other love-related story.
I recommend this!
1. The Meeting
Starring: Rita Dominic, Linda Ejiofor (Tinsel), Femi Jacobs and Jide Kosoko. Special Appearances from Kate Henshaw, Nse Ikpe Etim and Chinedu Ikedieze
Year of production: 2012
Production Platform: The Audrey Silver Company (TASC)
Directed by: Mildred Okwo
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Shot on: -------
NOTES: wow! WOW! wow! This movie blew me away this year. One gbosa for Mildred. Another Gbosa for Tunde Babalola; the scriptwriter! You just cannot hate this movie....no matter what! It will crack your ribs.....and you just gotta loooove 'CLARA IKEMBA'. Thumbs up to All the casts! They all did wonderfully well. What more can I say? Maybe prayer warriors can start praying against every spirit of 'Clara Ikemba' waiting at success points, Because them plenty for this Naija no be small!
The movie is for Everyone, Anyone, all ones.
WATCH OUT FOR
October 1 by Kunle Afolayan (Coming soon)
76 by Izu Ojukwu (Coming soon)
Mother of George by Andrew Dosunmu (Released 2013)
Half of Yellow sun by Biyi Bandele (Released 2013)
Feathered Dreams by Andrew Rozhen (Released 2012)
Render to Caesar by Onyekachi “Lucky” Ejim (Coming soon)
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Source: Legit.ng
