'76

This is probably the best Nigerian movie I've ever seen. Definitely a class above your usual light Nollywood stuff. Characters and plot were well developed and realistic. Noah and Dominic were really great in their acting.

And the movie props! I am sooo impressed! The ancient vehicles (404), appropriate hairstyles and attire and house decor. The producers and directors did their homework. It took me down memory lane. The movie was intense throughout, I couldn't even pause until the movie ended! Bravo!

At last a Nigerian movie that keeps viewers at the edge of their seats and was not predictable. Well done to those behind the effort.

The way the shots are made was like it is a comedy movie.

Some dialogues sound like it was a comedy.

But it is not funny in any way.

The movie was well done but I could not figure out what type of movie it wanted to be and what was the story about until I stopped watching somewhere at the middle.

The movie has only one boring story, forcibly stretched to.2 hours of run time, which could really have been 30 min. There is no single scene that is interesting in the movie. It is terribly boring that you will struggle to keep awake. The soundtracks do not match the scenes. The movie is full of random soundtracks. I can't believe the high ratings. I wanted to give 0 star if I could. I feel extremely generous to give 1 star.

Incredible. Rarely do I see Nollywood movies adapted from true life situations, especially from a dated era where so much attention to detail is paid. The lighting, cinematography, props are so beautiful, this movie can definitely be categorized as modern classic. The retro feel it give is so breathtaking that nothing looks out of place throughout the 2 hour duration of the movie. Incredible casting as well! I was especially impressed by the performance of Adonijah Owiriwa who plays Captain V. M. Jaiye. Overall I loved the movie in it's entirety and hope more directors and producers can provide more movies reading between the lines of historic events. 9/10 for me.

'76 should be applauded for its great story, great acting, great actors, and great costumes and setting.

But these laudable qualities are affected by weak characterization, a convoluted plot, and haphazard plot arraignment.

The film also relies heavily on the viewers' understanding of the reality of the events, aftermath, and effects of the 1976 Nigerian failed coup. However, only a few sections of the audience understand this,

Other than these errors, the film and classics like October 1 (2014) Black November are great must-watch Nigerian movies depicting Nigeria's history of political and tribal instability.