Hello my darlings,
Trust we are all well
and balling against all odds. Today, we are looking at the biopic 93 days. A movie that encapsulates the real life
events that took place in Lagos Nigeria during the Ebola outbreak. First and
foremost, I would love to say a huge thank you to the entire team that worked
on this project. This is what we should be doing, telling our own stories the
way they are and not the way they are perceived and assumed. We all heard
different versions of the story when this evil virus crept into our nation but
this movie did an amazing job in enlightening people. The risks people
took to curb Ebola in the face of fear and intimidation, these doctors stood by
their Hippocratic law and kicked Ebola to the curbs. And yes, a bright reminder
that come whatever, Nigeria is indeed a great Nation.
Now to the business proper, this movie
stars Keppy Ekpeyong as Patrick Sawyer, Bimbo Akintola as Dr Ameyo Adadevoh,
Samkele Idhalama as Dr Ada Igonoh, Danny Clover, Sam Reid, Gideon Okeke, bimbo
Manuel, Franca Brown, Tina Mba, Charles Okafor and a host of others. Let me
start by saying that the cast choice for this movie deserves a resounding
applause. From the ‘resurrection’ of veterans like Franca Brown and Charles
Okafor to the introduction of new faces such as Samkele amongst others to the
blend of Hollywood veteran Danny Clover, I dare say, the success of this movie
began even before the movie was shot.
Bimbo Akintola was a beast with
interpretation, if I was told that she stood on the side lines while the actual
events took place, I wouldn’t doubt it because her character portrayal was off
the chains. Also, I couldn’t help but fall helplessly in love with Samkele
Idhalama, that lady is one madly talented actor; she brought tears to my eyes,
abeg where has she been?? Lol. Danny Clover was amazing as always, Sam Reid was
the most natural actor ever, Gideon Okeke and infact every single person that
appeared on this movie was beyond great. Proof that a lot of attention was paid
to interpretation and it paid off.
In this movie, I saw a great level of
realism. It might not be that big of a deal but blood was actually drawn from
an actor as opposed to the film tricks we are almost used to. I was wowed at
that commitment and professionalism. The hospital ‘First Consultant Hospital’
where this case actually took place and the quarantine unit in Yaba were used
and I think that was beautiful, thats how thorough they were. I don’t know
about others (especially the man that was chewing bubble gum like a goat beside
me), but that increased the emotional connection and relatability for me. We
are growing. Yippee!
The cinematographer in this movie made me
want to scream my head off. I have never seen such suave, elegant, smooth,
effortless shots in any Nigerian made movie in my life. The shots were so
technical and professional, he practically murdered it for me. The aerial shots
that captured Lagos as it is, the high angle shots, there were shots where we
could see night slip into day and the clouds moving. Kai! Infact eh..*exhales*
I don’t think I can put my amazement into actual words.
The pictures were real, relatable and
crystal clear, the props used and all. Kudos to the production designer. The
sound was also very well executed, especially with the alluring choice of
soundtracks. Kudos to them as well. The costume and make-up was also quite
detailed. Bimbo Akintola’s character was stressed and worn out for the better
part of the film and we could see it. Also, the Ebola carriers were also well
portrayed in that regard.
Giving that this movie had a budget of
N400million, it is worth every single kobo. Am sorry guys, I didn’t or couldn’t
see any downers in this movie through my tear. Yes! It was that good for and to
me. I have just an observation turned question: if there was no power supply in
the quarantine unit in Yaba, how was Dr Ada charging her gadgets??
To
the movie producers; Bolanle Austen-Peters, Dotun Olakunri and Steve Gukas; the
director: Steve Gukas and the entire cast and crew of 93 days, you are super
humans and I respect you. If this movie doesn’t clear awards, hmmmm. I reserve
my comments sha.
Guys, if you have not seen this film,
please go and see it. I beg you. Every Nigerian should see this movie, I strongly
recommend it.
`i will rate is 9/10Synopsis
he real-life drama is a captivating movie on how Nigeria courageously contained the Ebola pandemic resulting in the prevention of a national disaster. The title, 93 Days signifies the period Nigeria experienced its first case of Ebola to the day the World Health Organisation declared the nation Ebola free.
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