Hijack '93

This is the worst movie I've watched in 2024. The direction was horrendous, and the actors aimlessly did whatever they wanted. They failed to portray any fear or discomfort, making it a painful viewing experience.

Although based on a true story, the script was lazy and unimaginative. The fact that a trial, and conviction happened, providing more information on court proceedings, etc.

It is an unfortunate missed opportunity for something wonderful, informative, and explosive.

The character development was confusing and the scenes were sporadic, with very little context and follow-through.

It is unfortunate.

Making a movie takes a lot of work. Between casting and camera men, planning, location shoots, writing etc, the whole rigmarole can't be a walk in the park, you would expect people who take on a project like this would put a little effort into making something worth a persons time, or at least have some skill or ability. However, even with all the effort and money required, there are a lot of bad movies or there. Even bad movies I'll sometimes keep it on in the background and while scrolling through my phone, they may have a moment or two that catches my interest. But this movie isn't one of those movies; the acting, the dialogue, just everything is so bad that I turned it off within the first 10 minutes. How does it even make it to Netflix?

Stumbling upon the 2024 movie "Hijack '93" and never having heard about it, of course I opted to check it out and see what director Robert Peters had to offer.

Writer Musa Jeffery David put together script that had potential, though I have to say that it ended up turning out somewhat bland and generic. There are far better airplane hijacking movies readily out there. The narrative suffers from being one that is rather devoid of anything thrilling or overly compelling. There is a whole lot of standing around talking and waving a gun around, but that is essentially the majority of the movie. And that just doesn't constitute being an entertaining movie in my book.

Given my very, very limited exposure to the Nigerian cinema, of course I wasn't familiar with a single actor or actress on the cast list. The acting performances in the movie were fair enough, though I can't single out anyone as being more extraordinary than the next.

It was somewhat of a struggle to sit through the movie, as there wasn't a whole lot of anything exciting or interesting happening.

This is definitely not a thriller that I would recommend for you to spend 87 minutes on watching. Some of us sat through this ordeal, so you don't have to; you're quite welcome.

My rating of "Hijack '93" lands on a generous two out of ten stars.

Hijack '93 on Netflix. The subject of Hijack is very dangerous. Be it is hijacking of aeroplane, bus, train, car, ship etc that deals with total terror in the eyes of the passengers and those who are hijacked. Their body languages totally go for toss during to terrible pressure of the highjackeers. In this film, the passengers hardly felt any pain or pressure may except one or two. All the passengers took the high acting very lightly. The direction is gone for a big toss. This not the way the director should project film. Further, there is no tension seen among the airport security where the plane lands. No government of either country is bothered about the situation. Negotiations/conversations are handled very badly. Acting and performances are mediocre. Overall, a very badly made film. Please give this film a huge MISS.

Hijacking 93 sets out to tell a suspenseful story based on a high-stakes, real-life incident, but unfortunately, it struggles to maintain momentum and tension throughout. The film offers a promising start, with an intense setup that draws you in, but the pacing quickly falters as scenes feel drawn out and repetitive.

While the cast makes an earnest attempt to bring depth to their roles, the character development feels shallow. Key emotional moments lack impact, leaving a sense of disconnect from the characters and story. The production value and special effects are decent, adding a touch of realism, but the screenplay's lack of energy limits the film's potential.

Overall, Hijacking 93 is an average thriller that doesn't quite deliver on its premise. It's watchable, but it may not leave a lasting impression, making it a movie that's better suited for a casual, one-time viewing.