Stolen Kiss is a Nigerian movie that delves into the themes of family pride, societal deviance, and the desperate measures people take to maintain appearances. The film explores how a woman's desire to uphold her family name leads her son down a dark path. The story unfolds as her period of affluence is threatened by the death of her husband.
Synopsis
The plot centers around a woman whose pride and intense desire to maintain her family name drive her to influence her son, leading him to become a societal deviant. The narrative intensifies when her season of affluence is threatened by the passing of her husband.
Cast
- Ngozi Ezeonu
- Jibola Dabor
- Jim Iyke
- Van Vicker
- Tonto Dikeh
- Nse Ikpe-Etim
- Obi Dike
- Ugezu J. Ugezu
Memorable Quotes
The movie features several memorable quotes, including:
Ngozi Ezeonu: "Did she mention how much the house was?"
Ugezu J. Ugezu: "Madam I don't know if what I heard was what she spent, but she told the person that she was calling that it's a million dollar house... situated in an exclusive area of Connecticut. And madam, there was this way that she draaaagggggeeeddd the exclusive."
Direction and Screenplay
Stolen Kiss is directed and written by Ugezu J. Ugezu. The sequel to this movie is titled Stolen Will.
Critical Reception
Nollywood REinvented provided a detailed review of the movie, highlighting several aspects:
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Originality
The reviewer notes the lack of originality, stating that the same story has been told countless times. "…but, how about we DO take into consideration the fact that a million and one other people have indeed made this same exact movie a million times over? This is torturous. Honestly!"
Directing and Editing
The directing and editing received a rating of 2 out of 5. The reviewer pointed out issues with the camera work and questioned the decision to split the movie into four parts. "First of all, this is a four part movie (why? I don’t know) but more important to note was what was going on with the camera."
Acting Quality
The acting quality was rated 3 out of 5, with some actors receiving praise for their performances. The reviewer noted that the extras in the movie (2009) are familiar faces within the industry today (2012). Chacha Eke, Tonto Dikeh, and Ken Erics were specifically mentioned for their roles.
According to the review, Jim Iyke performs better in "good guy" roles, and Nse Ikpe-Etim's command of grammar was particularly impressive. "I (and many other people) have said a million and one times over that Jim Iyke is a much better actor when he tones it down and plays the good guy role... The only thing that surprised me about this movie was Nse. I kept wondering what on earth she was doing in this movie. Regardless, she carried her role superbly well."
Themes
The movie explores profound themes such as how family legacy can wield power and distort judgment, leading to detrimental actions. It also touches on the gender roles in Nigeria, especially for those who do not come from successful backgrounds.
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Otherwise, this movie has poor audio mixing, obnoxious camera angles, and hilariously bad writing to the point where it can only be taken as a comedy.
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Other Nigerian Films
Other notable Nigerian films include:
- Nneka My Daughter: a story about a family with two wives and the challenges they face.
- Heart of a Sister: a film that seeks to balance formulaic elements with strong storytelling and performances.
- Love Shooters: a movie recommended for those who enjoy pure, unadulterated village storylines.
Sugar Rush
Sugar Rush is a 2019 Nigerian crime action comedy film written by Jadesola Osiberu and Bunmi Ajakaiye, and directed by Kayode Kasum. The Sugar sisters accidentally discover $800,000 in the house of a corrupt man, Chief Douglas.
The movie was reviewed positively, with Nollywood Reinvented rating it 51%, noting that it represents "that new nollywood formula at its most potent: high tech gadgets plus famous celebrities plus comedy equals blockbuster". Nigerian Entertainment Today praised the film for its acting, direction, dialogues, and sub-plots.
Nollywood Post says "Sugar rush was able to capture its audience’s attention from the beginning. It was a good choice to start with the torture scene. One is immediately curious to find out what had led to the event and that is laudable.
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Box Office Performance:
| Movie | Review |
|---|---|
| Sugar Rush | Nollywood Reinvented rated the movie a 51% citing that the movie is "that new nollywood formula at its most potent: high tech gadgets plus famous celebrities plus comedy equals blockbuster". |
