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Man of God

  • 2022
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
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Man of God (2022)
Samuel forsakes his harsh religious upbringing to live his own life but his soul remains caught between the world and the faith he left behind.
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Samuel forsakes his harsh religious upbringing to live his own life but his soul remains caught between the world and the faith he left behind.Samuel forsakes his harsh religious upbringing to live his own life but his soul remains caught between the world and the faith he left behind.Samuel forsakes his harsh religious upbringing to live his own life but his soul remains caught between the world and the faith he left behind.

  • Director
    • Bolanle Austen-Peters
  • Writer
    • Shola Dada
  • Stars
    • Akah Nnani
    • Osas Ighodaro
    • Atlanta Bridget Johnson
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    221
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    • Director
      • Bolanle Austen-Peters
    • Writer
      • Shola Dada
    • Stars
      • Akah Nnani
      • Osas Ighodaro
      • Atlanta Bridget Johnson
    • 3User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Akah Nnani
    • Samuel obalolu…
    Osas Ighodaro
    Osas Ighodaro
    • Teju
    Atlanta Bridget Johnson
    • Joy
    Dorcas Shola Fapson
    • Rekya
    Mawuli Gavor
    • Pastor Zack
    Shawn Faqua
    • Brother Nonso
    Bunmi Aboderin
    • Mummy tobi
    Toluwalashe Adeleke
    • Sister Josephine
    Boluwatife Aderogba
    • Diane
    • (as Lilo Aderogba)
    Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu
    Eucharia Anunobi Ekwu
    • Rev. Mrs Gift Asuquo
    Jude Chukwuma
    • Prophet Josiah Obalolu
    Patrick Doyle
    • Bishop Asuquo
    Nelson Enwerem
    • Pastor Bj
    • (as Prince Nelson Enwerem)
    Nifemi Lawal
    • Young Samuel
    • (as Oluwafemi Lawal)
    Nkem Marchie
    • Linda Esiri
    Ayo Mogaji
    • Mummy Samuel
    Mawuyon Ogun
    • Mummy Rebecca
    Olumide Oworu
    • Daniel Obalolu
    • Director
      • Bolanle Austen-Peters
    • Writer
      • Shola Dada
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    10busayoyusuff

    It's a unique storyline

    I had looked forward to another rehashed plot, but was utterly blown away, not only by the uniqueness of the story, but also by the dramatization itself. The characters are awesome; Rekya is my fav. The story casts a balanced light on the struggles in the Christian faith - especially as a clergy and a child of a clergy. The character, Zach, reminds us that amidst these myriad false clergymen, there are still some men out there who truly want to stand for the truth, no matter the cost. Far as I can tell, this story should be a beautiful start to shedding further light on this general concern...
    3natmavila

    Holy Moly, What a Misfire!

    As a cinephile with an undying hope for cinematic redemption, I dove into "The Man of God" with optimism. Unfortunately, my optimism was not rewarded. The film attempts to weave a tale of spiritual journey and human flaws, but it ends up as a jumbled mess of clichés and uninspired dialogues. The characters are as thin as communion wafers, with the protagonist displaying the emotional range of a pet rock. Every time he faced a moral dilemma, I found myself more interested in the popcorn texture of my ceiling than his inner turmoil.

    The narrative, oh dear, the narrative - it's like a GPS that keeps losing signal. Just when you think you know where it's heading, it takes an abrupt turn and leaves you in the middle of nowhere. The plot twists are as predictable as a church bulletin, lacking any real substance or surprise. The director's attempt at symbolism is as subtle as a neon sign in a monastery, making you wonder if the film is a profound theological exploration or just a heavy-handed sermon.

    The cinematography and sound design were probably the only redeeming qualities, but even they couldn't save this sinking ark. The visuals were like beautiful stained glass windows in an otherwise dilapidated chapel. And the soundtrack, while soulful, felt like it belonged to a different, better movie. In conclusion, "The Man of God" tries to deliver a spiritual odyssey but ends up more like a tedious Sunday school lesson that even the most devout would struggle to sit through. My advice? Save your prayers for a better movie.

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Nigeria
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Man of God
    • Filming locations
      • Lagos, Nigeria
    • Production company
      • BAP Productions
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      • NGN 180,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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