Spirit Of Love – GUEST REVIEW

I bought a movie called "Chase" about five months ago and it is still sitting on top of my computer desk half unwatched. Can anyone tell me if it is worth finish watching it? I started to watch it and the first 10 minutes were people running shooting and destroying everything on their way for no good reason. Then they moved to other scenes where people were talking nonsense I got confused and turned off and stopped watching it.

I liked the review, and I agree with some parts of the things u stated. But some aspects of the movies can be true today. There are some parents living abroad who spoils their children immensly, just there are some parents living in nigeria or ghana doing the exact same thing.

All I think is that if we continue to analyse a movie so thoroughly, we might just throw away all movies we have. Because most of the movies that are being made these days are showing women as sex symboles and also weaker links. While men are looked upon as the stronger ones, who always save the day, and knows how to handle a woman according to their desire.

yes, the movie has it's flaws here and there. And I do understand where you are heading, but still the movie was good... and love does conqour all. Because God is love, and his love is what sustains.

If God can love us so much that he forgives us for our sins. Then why can't a woman give her husband a second chance if she loves him. Love is not greedy nor is it quick in anger.
It is patience and kind.. it also forgives :D

Fantastic Review!! I applaud u for your explicit eye opening review. I also feel the same for some of these nollywood movies, and how they poorly view women as domestic slaves with out a voice of her own. and how they have exploited the concept that love conquers all, especially when yr bfriend or husband cheats on u several times and that u have to stand by idly and watch.....i prefer nollywood movies with an unpredictable ending.

While I agree with some of the points made in the review I can't but ask who the reviewer is angry with, Nigerian women or movie makers. Because, some women really do behave the way they were portrayed in this movie. I have watched the movie and I did find it an ok movie. Better organisation and some creativity would have made it a splendid movie.
Guys are attracted to women for several reason which may include the fact that she is educated, foreign, strong or has class etc. The fact that the guy was attracted to the "mannerless" gf is believable.
The main problem I have with nollywood movies are the cliche scenes, actors and storylines. Some times actor "over-act" there charater. We need novel, organised, realistic movies with unique storylines. For me this movie is miles away from this feat but a step in the right direction.
Lastly, what is Nolly doing to promote this site. I believe this a good platform for viewers to contribute to the Nollywood industry and let producers know what they are doing wrong.

Good acting and all, the movie was still meh for me. It was like having a very beautiully garnished meal put in front of you only for it to taste like sand. The storyline left a bad taste in my mouth. The acting was great, the movie was not boring. The substance of the movie was unacceptable.

Also, the veterans in the movie delivered.....definitely watchable.

I watched this movie sometime ago, and rewatched it when I was given the VCD from Nigeria. I agree that the storyline is far from original, However, many things come into consideration before I pan/zero a movie. At least Rita did not dissappoint in her delivery. I've said before that I have not always liked Rita's role selection, but I can NOT be dissappointed in her ability as an actress....and these days her role selections are for the most part on point. The same cannot be said for Mona Lisa. She would fare well if she stayed away from the spoiled overseas brat roles, with the forced accent. I don't think they show her abilities well. The first time I saw her as an actress was when she played a poor young lady in the "Sound of Poverty". Pat Attah, with his handsome looks is still as they say in the US "resting on pretty"...he needs something/someone and epiphany for him to be believable as something more than eye candy.
I'd put this movie in the "watchable" category.

I agree with u Cynthia... I remember this film fondly lol

i don't agree with ur review. i watched this movie wen it came out and it was really good. the rating is too low. i understand what u r saying about the portrayal of children abroad but it does happen, more often than u think. but it's not rampant. abeg o this film was good and i think every other person agrees. at least it shud get an 80 not 40.

Nonso reading is fundamental... It is called a Guest Review because I didn't review the movie. I personally would have given it a 75 or so...

As for 10 I can see u have been smoking indian hemp again mscheeeew... Next u will be telling me that The Shepherd and Sexy Girls are the best movies ever made. Nonsense.

Hahaha.....nolly this movie has to be rated 10 but you have given out 40 lucky it..

I agree wit all of u on about the flawed storyline but come 2 think of it,is not true dat such things happen in our typical african societies. I guess it's bcos dat kind of storyline has been overused dats why people are complaining.But overall I enjoyed dis movie 2 the fullest.Rita did very well in her role,Pat Attah was okay,Monalisa 2 me gave a standout performance(She made me laugh throughout).I've always wondered why people say she's a terrible actress,well maybe they don't like her personality.I've seen her in dis same role in other movies like Sound of love/Rhythm of love and The Wrong Woman by Emem Isong and she was such a clown in those ones too.She might not be as gud as Genevieve or Omotola bt she's just ok.The movie wasn't boring at all,infact I'm about 2 watch it again 4 laughs only.

@ Nolly - the movie wasn't bad at all. It did hold my attention and I was not bored throughout. I was just very annoyed with the storyline.

@Bibi: it's true that the scenario in the movie is not far-fetched. IT just bothered me because the movie seems to be endorsing it. It's like watching a movie where a man is horribly abusive to his wife, and the movie justifies the abuse - it's unacceptable.

I must confess I watched this movie when it was released and I liked it. Thank you for pointing these flaws out because I didn't bother to really analyse the movie. Now that you mention it I agree with you on ALL points. Especially the stereotype view that those of us raised or schooling in the 'west' loose our morales, values and lack home training. I also agree with you on the depiction of the role of women in our society.
However just to play Devil's advocate if you think about it, to be fair the story isn't that far-fetched. Fact is this story does depict what happens back home in some families (not all just some). We may not like it but we can't deny that to a certain degree this is our reality now whether or not it should be is another matter entirely.
On the other hand (the writers could have at least allowed Ritter's character to have a full education). I think it just tries to show that just because you are raised in the 'West'(the land of opportunities bla bla bla) it does not necessarily mean that you are better than those raised back home. Which is a complex a lot of people have (Before my head is bitten off not all ooo but a number of people).
In some ways it could be called a Cinderella story (just badly written). The village girl with a modest background who has never set foot beyond the borders of her town, triumphs over the the rich girl with worldly exposure. Or the battle between cultures in this case our Nigerian culture triumps over the western Culture (I'm referring to the duties of a wife and not her lack of education or being a doormat- that is not our culture in my opinion).
I think the writers just need to find a balance between writing and producing movies that are about the obvious reality. Which I think leads to awareness, making people realise that things can be and should be done better and differently which is where the role of movies or soaps or tv series come in.
Fanks for the review !!!!!!

I agree you do bring up some very important points about the portrayal of women and what is seen to be a perfect woman in Nollywood... And I agree with your points, HOWEVER I remember watching this movie a couple of years back and really enjoying it. I didn't find it boring at all like ipraise.

Good review. I remember watching part of this movie and not finishing it because it was too boring lol. But you bring up some really good issues that I think need to be addressed in Nollywood cinema.