Un soplo de vida

Arguably has to be the best nollywood movie I've seen in a while. That movie moves from Loss and pain to anger to romance to happiness and sadness again. The two unknown lead characters did a fantastic job. It talks about pain and how much it greatly affects us if we don't have the wherewithal to move past it. I never expected it to be that good. I have a few reservations though. Wale Ojo didn't do well in my opinion, he acting the character who is in pain wasn't convincing enough but was still decent enough. It's a step in the right direction for nollywood cos I'm not much of the fan of the industry's works.

Would have been a better story but for the introduction of the subplot story of the relationship of the boy with the rich mans daughter.

In all honesty, the subplot served no purpose and was a distraction to the potential of the beautiful story of the boy who healed the heart of the rich man.

The redeeming quality of this movie was Mr Timi's monologue in the church at the end although it was predictable but still invoked emotions to the movie that was already lacking it as none of the other scenes was that provocking or if I may add convincing.

Still a movie worth seeing! One of my favorite scenes was Mrs Timi in the burning car.

This is like the Best Nollywood movie I've seen in a life time .... The pacing is just too perfect, great character development, good acting and also good casting. .... The movie thought a lot of great lessons, it has a lot of moral lessons, the English spoken is audible, the characters are great, the cinematography is a 10,the locations are great ........... I think directors need to learn from whoever directed this movie because this is just too perfect ..... And I hope to get more of this from the Nollywood Industry. ........ Forget about the critics, they are just there for hating.........

I am not good at making reviews and I don't boast about having the terms that a movie critic masters.

I speak from the heart and whenever a movie touches me and has what it takes to make the world a better place I do believe its mission is accomplished.

In a world where faith is only a surface polish in case it arranges people to get to their selfish aims, where real love and solidarity are only words that are being used as well for selfish purposes, the real message of what human love means is touched here.

We are no angels, but once in a while, if we look and see, if we open our hearts, we can see that there is much more to life than competition, hatred, greed, bitterness... Once in a while we can be touched by an angel... This is a wonderful movie: if life has often disappointed you, if you feel hopeless and depressed, just give it a try.

Believe me, once you watch it, you'll feel a little bit better and you'll still have a little more faith in humanity and God.

Breath of Life

This movie details the story of Timi, an exceptionally brilliant man and young clergyman. Other than being able to hold his breath for as long as he wishes, he also graduated top of his class at Cambridge and was the highest honoured cadet in his entry class. Timi moves to Nigeria in 1960 with his wife and daughter and starts a local church. Everything is rosy until a gang sets his wife and daughter ablaze in retaliation for bearing witness against them. Timi tracks those responsible and kills them off before attempting to kill himself but death doesn't come no matter how hard he tries.

Over three decades later, he's now a faithless recluse living in the confines of his mansion. His butler dies and his replacement comes in faith-filled Elijah. Slowly and surely Elijah begins to crumble the walls Timi has set around him, and their employer-to-employee relationship transforms into a familial camaraderie.

The transition from a faithless recluse to a man finding solace through an unexpected friendship with Elijah, his new butler, is delicately crafted.

The emotional depth of the storyline is accentuated by the brilliant performances of the cast. Wale Ojo, Chimezie Imo, and Genoveva Umeh breathe life into their characters, creating a seamless and genuine portrayal.

The cinematography of "Breath of Life" stands out as a visual feast, capturing the essence of each moment with brilliance. The film's exploration of various genres adds layers to the narrative, although the blend isn't always flawless. Despite this, the final product deserves applause for its deviation from the typical style of Nollywood movies. Refreshingly unique, the movie successfully avoids becoming overly preachy despite its faith-based theme.

In essence, "Breath of Life" offers a refreshing departure from conventional storytelling, delivering a visually stunning and emotionally resonant experience that transcends the boundaries of its genre.

8-8.5/10.