Vorladung

It's a movie with quite a compelling plot I understand that the director sets out to draw us in as the movie goes deeper, but he failed at that by adding some unnecessary scenes and dragging some of it which resulted in it being very slow and gradually uninteresting for the most part You want to like the lead actress and root for her because of her obvious precarious situation, but the acting is not very convincing, nor endearing this failing to make us fully sympathise with her. She doesn't even speak the local language (Yoruba) properly, then why bother?!! Plot holes are so numerous (I won't mention them, to prevent spoilers), it makes it difficult to watch. The movie is so slow and isn't really captivating The cinematography was very fine and the location management was just as good, they took some really nice shots. The set decorations and costume design would have been very good too, but for the laughable Merkin-like wig they had the Professor wear (I mean!!) The movie had a lot of promise, also coming from one of the best directors in Africa, one in whom we'd expect nothing short of quality, but it ended up being below par, and all for 2½ hours? Common!

Citation is a blend of artistry work and talented personas

It is not the kind of cinema we are used to in the western hemisphere, but the production highlights not only a story to develop, but also the colors and culture of the region in which it takes place.

A script with more potential to be exploited, but with good camerawork and direction. We can consider the good performances, which cover any non-obvious lack of the film.

This movie had the potential to be a great movie but lengthy runtime and other pointless elements ruin the movie's noble intentions. There are some superfluous scenes that drag to the core and add nothing to the storyline (concert and the other lecture scenes). I think about half an hour could have been shaved off here and there and by tightening the film, it might have had a slightly better impact. I was expecting the ending to leave an impact and give a triumphant feeling but sadly, none of that happened. The flashbacks, which happen to be the MOST important scenes, are only featured far and in between. With such thin and tad predicable plot, they should have gone with a more linear storyline and only then would this movie leave a resounding impact.

The acting is actually a bit bland, nothing outstanding. Temi Otedola in the lead role is ok at best, she's unable to carry the movie like she's supposed to. Ini Edo played Moremi's 'Auntie' I mean friend, her character is lively and fun, she lit up the scene with her presence. Jimmy Jean-Louis played the two-faced, sexual predator Professor N' Dyare, his performance is actually decent, but that wig is horrible man, what were they thinking?

I like the look of the film, it's quite stunning, thanks to the beautiful cinematography, the fantastic camera-work that captures the amazing sceneries and characters emotions with good, eye-level seeking shots. The music fits with the film's mood and is soothing to the ear.

Overall, the message Citation is trying to pass to the general public is golden, it's relevant and still rings true in today's society.

More lengthy than necessary but by directing an atmosphere that is silenced and platforming a world of secrecy, the movie gives an intimate account of a survivor in a debilitating world of rape culture, encompassing beyond Nigeria to other parts. Beautiful movie..