This will be a very short one because I don’t want to give anything away.
I looooved this movie.
The storyline was good but the storytelling technique was even better. Picture quality, light and sound worked perfectly and above all, it was really funny. I laughed a lot.
The movie focused on 5 people in one house, revealing their dirty and ugly secrets but not once did it drag or get boring.
Casting and acting was a major plus for me.
Bisola has always been one of my faves, she delivered as usual. Bolaji Ogunmola did not disappoint. As for the 2 guys; Emmanuel Ikubese and Kachi Nnochiri, they did really well.
I’ll like to speak about Kiekie’s performance separately. In my opinion not all skit makers can act or should even be allowed to act in movies but Nollywood should better create space for Kiekie because the babe can act, simple!
It was not too much, it was not inadequate, she was just exactly what the movie needed.
Beautiful setting, their outfits were really nice and I especially liked their makeup. I saw what they did with the DANG product bag, it was a very subtle and classy way of advertising a brand in a movie.
Although, I had an issue with Boma’s (played by Bisola Ayieola) allergy attack because you cannot eat something that has garlic and not know, that stuff can smell ehn! Meanwhile, she kept on eating the food😩😩
But that was just a very tiny issue, it did not affect how much I enjoyed the movie sha.
I can’t conclude this without mentioning Biodun Stephen. The woman is so talented and as far as I am concerned, she does not brag enough. She has a distinctive narrative approach that amazes me. I saw it in the movie Breaded Life and she has done it again with the movie A Simple Lie.
Overall, it was a great watch. Smart script, and stunning visuals were matched by great direction and assured performances. Make time to see this one, you will enjoy it.
Rating: 8.5/10
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