Following the success of the first installment, which was released in 2019, EbonyLife, in partnership with Netflix, presents Oloture 2: The Journey.
The movie highlights the travails of a young journey worker working undercover as a sex worker in Lagos, Nigeria, seeking to expose the debilitating scourge of human trafficking and illegal migration as they journey to Europe.
The highly anticipated sequel, directed by renowned filmmaker Kenneth Gyang, boasts a star-studded cast including Sharon Ooja, Omoni Oboli, Beverley Osu, Ikechukwu Onunaku, Stan Nze, among others.
You definitely can bank on the POV Crew (Ayo Famurewa, Mishael Abanum, and Jude Onowu) to take you ‘through the journey’ of reviewing Olutore, Season 2, with zero bias and an undiluted analysis of the movie series.
Read on to find out more.
Cinematophy and Art Direction
Ayo was quite impressed with the quality of filming; he sighted some improvements achieved in season 2 from what was done in season 1.
The art direction was commendable; according to him, he loved the choice of Miradi, Niger Republic. On the other hand, Jude enjoyed the filming done in season 1.
Makeup and Costumes: A Hit and More
Make-up and costumes are crucial for creating characters’ visual appearances, which was well-executed in both seasons.
The crew praised Hakeem Effects for the excellent makeup and pyrotechnics in both installments.
Sets and Props: A Missed Opportunity
Ayo understood the challenge of maintaining continuity between seasons. Jude and Mishael believed they should have done better and suggested carrying out a more detailed preview before filming.
Overall, season 2 did not get a thumbs up in the area of sets and props from the POV crew.
Storyline and Acting: A Lacklustre Follow-Up
According to Ayo, the storyline in season 2 lacked depth and bite. He spotted a number of gaps in the scripting, with mediocre acting and dialogue.
Mishael questioned the need for a second season, suggesting a script revamp after four years would have been more creative.
While Jude and Mishael favored Sharon Ooja’s performance in both seasons, Ayo preferred Omoni Oboli in season 1.
The Verdict: A Roast from the POV Crew
The POV crew all gave Olutore 2—the journey—a roast, and this was based on the storyline’s lack of believability and relatability.
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