Mod’Orisa short movie review

As far as substance goes, ‘Mod’Orisa’ is just another run of the mill Yoruba traditional film. “Traditional” meaning; that genre (variety) of Yoruba films characterized by ancestral rustic settings, undiluted Yoruba and significant amounts of incantations. The acting is great, production is crispy, costumes look tasty, but the CGI is extensively old school. All together, if you are “really” into these genre and you can’t wait for it to get to DVD, paying a premium for this wouldn’t be a waste. Have fun.

For everybody else however, including those who understand Yoruba fluently; if you aren’t already a convert of this genre of Yoruba movies, we strongly suggest you walk past ‘Mod’Orisa’. There’s just nothing here compelling or emotive enough to bring you into the fold. ‘Mod’Orisa’ is not going to be your turning point. The story it tells is too weak, too basic and too fractured to warrant making a sacrificial detour from your norm. We say again; Keep walking.

Synopsis: Mo’dorisa tells the epic story of Dayese village, which never remained the same after a whirlwind swept away all male residents (both young and old), leaving the women with no choice but to take the bull by the horn.

Starring: Ayo Adesanya, Ayo Mogaji, Bimbo Oshin, Faithia Balogun, Fausat Balogun, Foluke Daramola, Kemi Afolabi, Peju Ogunmola, Ronke Ojo, Shola Kososko.