"Show your versatility, but don't overdo it; look like you're doing it. ...'. One place where this phrase is highly relevant is in the realm of film. Actors who play various roles are what create their character and also earn them money. The acting range could be described as tautologous. It's just acting. It requires flexibility. Therefore, watching Rita Dominic follow up one principal role with another was intriguing. Following La Femme Anjola, released just a few days ago and released a week ago, there's the film The Therapist which she is also a part of.
To the credit of Rita Dominic (and nobody's surprised), the difference between these roles is apparent. There was the self-absorbed determined, and brutal Anjola In The Femme Anjola. Then, there's the slightly strenuous Eloho from the film The Therapist. She occasionally stutters and, at other times, maybe agitated and can be lost in words. The way she performs in one movie does not necessarily make her distinct from the other, but the distinction is evident.
It's not like Rita Dominic was the only performance in The Therapist, mind. The film was written by Kayode Kasum ( Ponzi, Sugar Rush ). The show also features Michelle Dede, Anee Icha along with Chidi Mokeme. Shaffy Bello and Toyin Abraham are also in the show. The Therapist could be the movie that sparked curiosity before its release. It is not just because of the director. Kayode Kasum is gaining and, if not already, established a reputation for his comedy films.
The first was The Ponzi, and it was released in the same month as well, and there's Dwindle, another film this year. There's been a few other movies also. Comedy films are typical in the field and can sometimes be cheap and rushed. However, Kasum has a knack for creating something different that doesn't just add to the humour but provides us with substantial humour.
But, The Therapist is different. It's an opportunity to view the director as a director who does more than funny pictures. A chance to showcase his versatility, one might say. There are Kayode Kasum's footprints throughout the film. The film's situational humour (particularly when it comes to Anne Icha's role) is a typical routine.
However, the problem that is so frustrating about The Therapist, The Therapist is that as a movie, it's not lit up. While watching the film develop, it's almost like something's missing. It's not necessarily a plot flaw or even poor cinematography. It's just a bit lacking. At times, it was as if The Therapist was at risk of breaking into laughter first and other things later.
The Therapist is an attempt to create an impression of being unique by introducing a storyline that is also boldly attempting to turn the story around halfway through. A story about the woman who is leaving an abusive marriage to help another women leave abusive relationships quickly becomes an intimate love story of two individuals with an unsatisfactory history of broken relationships. The idea is bold; however, the execution is moderate, and maybe it's the biggest flaw in the film that we don't require the story of Therapy.
However, this film is very effective in its diction and language. It uses clear and direct expressions and a style of words that feel fresh and clean. There is no pressure in terms of language or even half-baked. It flows effortlessly; more importantly, the audience can get it without effort.
The performance is also a bit authentic. There are subtle non-verbal cues to convey hatred, to sly actions that display the ugliness. Toyin Abraham, for instance, is a genuine authenticity to her character, no matter how short the role.
The Therapist attempts to provide us with an end of closure and peace. It attempts to provide peace and calm and give us the feeling of calm satisfaction at the end of its story. However, it is a little superficial and helps the characters come to the kind of resolution that may seem unlikely given their previous experiences. In addition, the film can provide an individual learning point for systemic societal problems (not the fact that it's the responsibility of Therapy to resolve societal issues).
The film conveys calm and peace, but it could have been made with more vigour.
To the credit of Rita Dominic (and nobody's surprised), the difference between these roles is apparent. There was the self-absorbed determined, and brutal Anjola In The Femme Anjola. Then, there's the slightly strenuous Eloho from the film The Therapist. She occasionally stutters and, at other times, maybe agitated and can be lost in words. The way she performs in one movie does not necessarily make her distinct from the other, but the distinction is evident.
It's not like Rita Dominic was the only performance in The Therapist, mind. The film was written by Kayode Kasum ( Ponzi, Sugar Rush ). The show also features Michelle Dede, Anee Icha along with Chidi Mokeme. Shaffy Bello and Toyin Abraham are also in the show. The Therapist could be the movie that sparked curiosity before its release. It is not just because of the director. Kayode Kasum is gaining and, if not already, established a reputation for his comedy films.
The first was The Ponzi, and it was released in the same month as well, and there's Dwindle, another film this year. There's been a few other movies also. Comedy films are typical in the field and can sometimes be cheap and rushed. However, Kasum has a knack for creating something different that doesn't just add to the humour but provides us with substantial humour.
But, The Therapist is different. It's an opportunity to view the director as a director who does more than funny pictures. A chance to showcase his versatility, one might say. There are Kayode Kasum's footprints throughout the film. The film's situational humour (particularly when it comes to Anne Icha's role) is a typical routine.
However, the problem that is so frustrating about The Therapist, The Therapist is that as a movie, it's not lit up. While watching the film develop, it's almost like something's missing. It's not necessarily a plot flaw or even poor cinematography. It's just a bit lacking. At times, it was as if The Therapist was at risk of breaking into laughter first and other things later.
The Therapist is an attempt to create an impression of being unique by introducing a storyline that is also boldly attempting to turn the story around halfway through. A story about the woman who is leaving an abusive marriage to help another women leave abusive relationships quickly becomes an intimate love story of two individuals with an unsatisfactory history of broken relationships. The idea is bold; however, the execution is moderate, and maybe it's the biggest flaw in the film that we don't require the story of Therapy.
However, this film is very effective in its diction and language. It uses clear and direct expressions and a style of words that feel fresh and clean. There is no pressure in terms of language or even half-baked. It flows effortlessly; more importantly, the audience can get it without effort.
The performance is also a bit authentic. There are subtle non-verbal cues to convey hatred, to sly actions that display the ugliness. Toyin Abraham, for instance, is a genuine authenticity to her character, no matter how short the role.
The Therapist attempts to provide us with an end of closure and peace. It attempts to provide peace and calm and give us the feeling of calm satisfaction at the end of its story. However, it is a little superficial and helps the characters come to the kind of resolution that may seem unlikely given their previous experiences. In addition, the film can provide an individual learning point for systemic societal problems (not the fact that it's the responsibility of Therapy to resolve societal issues).
The film conveys calm and peace, but it could have been made with more vigour.
