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'Ojukokoro' Leads Top 5 Nollywood Movies of 2017 | Pulse TV News

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'Ojukokoro' Leads Top 5 Nollywood Movies of 2017. 

We find these Nollywood movies to be well-written, superbly acted, and beautifully shot. They entertained and impressed us this year.

5. "Isoken"
In her debut feature movie, "Isoken", Jade Osiberu tells the story of the universal and overwhelming pressure women and even men, face to get married, with Dakore Akande leading a star-studded cast.

Despite being a familiar and exhausted topic in Nigeria, "Isoken" still fleshes out the issue of marital pressure in all of its raw, hilarious, messy, and complicated glory

The laughs are accompanied by insights into friendship, love, societal pressure, self-confidence, courage and stereotypes.

"Isoken" explores a lot of topical issues. Maybe not in-depth, but enough to kick off conversations on various social media platforms.

4. “Hakkunde”
Asurf Oluseyi's debut feature film "Hakkunde," is as emotional as it is entertaining.

With an inspiring story, applaudable performances, magical shots and music, Oluseyi's “Hakkunde” delivers one of the best movies of the year.

This inspiring drama centers around a young graduate Akande (Kunle Idowu AKA Frank Donga) who is on a journey to self- discovery.

Packed with powerful messages, "Hakkunde" focuses on self-actualization, relationships, and the role of ignorance in societal development.

3. "Slow Country"
A hybrid of the romance and action genre, the Eric Aghimien movie, "Slow Country", follows the story of a homeless teenage mother, Kome, who finds herself trapped in prostitution and drug trafficking for seven years in order to secure a good life for her son.

On the basis of stunts and special effects, "Slow Country" is a visual delight. It is rich with apt acting and stunning cinematography.

Not every movie has a moral lesson and "Slow Country" is one of those without one. It's simply a well-made action thriller that highlights the plight of some single mothers and prostitutes.

2. "A Hotel Called Memory"
“A Hotel Called Memory” is a Nigerian movie with no dialogue, creating room for various interpretations and capable of lodging itself in your memory for a very long time.

It is a brave project that fearlessly breaks down cliche of genres in the Nigerian film industry. 

Without dialogue, the actors are left with just gestures, movements and expressions to tell the story and connect with the audience - a task they succeed at.

Another spectacular thing about “A Hotel Called Memory” is its breathtaking visuals. A magic created by just the director and his cameraman, using natural light with a Sony A7S camera on a 45mm swing shift with tilt lenses.

“A Hotel Called Memory” was directed by Akin Omotoso and produced by Ego Boyo.

1. "Ojukokoro"
Dare Olaitan's "Ojukokoro" captures the brutality that comes with violence, and still finds a way to play it simultaneously with funny scenarios and witty conversations.

"Ojukokoro" features an ensemble cast that inadvertently merges together to give viewers a clear understanding of their different characters.

Mixed with violence and humour, "Ojukokoro" is about a money-strapped manager of a shady Petrol Station, who decides to rob his employers, but along the line finds out in a sudden twist that he is not alone in his ambition, is an entertaining watch.

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