Movie Review: Ajakaju ( Beast of Two Worlds) is a master piece that is worth your time as portrays our tradition rich heritage of the Yoruba. Though it could have been better. ..
THE MOVIE:
Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds’ is about King Towobola (Odunlade Adekola) who was surrounded by diabolic women, from his wives to his mother (Sola Sobowale). Faced with the threat of abdicating the throne for not having a male heir, he brought home a strange woman who spelt more trouble for him.
Who was the woman King Towobola brought home? Adaralewa, played by Eniola Ajao, the producer of the movie. Adaralewa was an antelope in the animal kingdom and a woman in man’s world seeking to avenge her murdered parents.
THE STRONG POINTS OF THE FILM
The performance of the cast was outstanding. Every cast in the movie, both major and minor, understand their roles and were very professional in bringing it to life. ‘Ajakajualso pushes actors to step into roles distinct from their usual.
The film’s cinematography is impressive. It employs the best visual effects ranging from the camera angles to the special effects.
LOW POINTS OF THE FILM
The movie is a big project and Eniola spent over 200 Milkon. So how come goats were used instead of antelopes in a movie about antelopes? Are there no more antelopes in the Yakari Game reserve and other places in Africa.
More also, the black powder on the face of one of the priests ( Murphy Afolabi ) to make him look old was poorly done..
SUMMARY
Ajakaju was truly engaging and taught me a lot about patience, promises, betrayal, trust, and the ups and downs of life. The story was compelling, and it really made me think about the importance of sticking to your word, being patient in tough times, and how betrayal can shake everything up. It’s a movie that keeps you hooked from start to finish, with relatable characters and themes that everyone can connect with. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a movie that’s not just entertaining, but also leaves you with some valuable life lessons
Rating: A on a scale of A+ to F.
Reviewed By Kazeem Adegboyega