Three years after its official release, you can now watch the 2017 “Alter Ego” film on Amazon. Read the most trusted reviews and reactions on why you should watch this Moses Inwang directed film.
First off, Alter Ego stars Nollywood veterans such as Omotola Jalade, Wale Ojo, Jide Kosoko and Tinsel’s Kunle Remi. However, the film is more than just a cluster of Nigeria’s biggest movie stars. Alter Ego lives up to its hype whether you watched it when it was aired in cinemas in 2017 or now in 2020.
It is one of the best Nigerian films you can watch online and here is what people are saying about it. (We took the time to sniff out potential spoilers for those who haven’t seen it yet and removed it)
Pulse Alter Ego movie review (2017)
“Omotola’s first movie in three years, the producers have taken ample advantage of this known fact, hoping that Ekeinde’s fans are excited about her return,” Chibumga Izuzu writes for Pulse. But it is far from a lazy attempt to overburden the actress with the duty of carrying the film’s success on her back.
“The performances in the movie are believable and do a good job of creating awareness and passing the message intended by the producers.
“As Ada, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde immerses herself into the character and makes you believe that you’re watching a woman who is struggling to free herself of her demons.
“She convincingly portrays a vulnerability and strength that is relatable to victims of various addictions, including drugs, gambling amongst others,” he continues in his praise for Omotola Jalade Ekeinde.
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Also, while she is the main character, others also step up to the game. Writing about Wale Ojo as Timothy, Izuzu also explains; “He is comfortable as his character and brings an on-screen charisma befitting of a billionaire philanthropist.”
In conclusion, the Pulse review leaves a clear verdict; “Alter Ego” is distinct. It starts a conversation at the reality of sexual abuse and the trauma that follows gut-wrenching experiences like sexual abuse.
FriedPlantains “Alter Ego” movie review
Writing about the “Alter Ego” movie script by Jude Martins, FriedPlantains, a “playground for movie lovers” had this to say;
“However, the sophistication associated with dialogues of a legal storyline was missing throughout the court scenes […] the writer/director did emphasize several key points in quiet, simpler ways depicting the emotional switches perfectly.”
FriedPlantains also described the movie as a “once in a blue moon” diversion from the typical comedy, drama or living happily ever after type of story.
Review Naija “Alter Ego” movie review
Review Naija, a blog that gives trusted and insightful Nigerian movie reviews and ratings, gave “Alter Ego” a solid 8/10 rating. Among several of the points that the reviewer highlighted, some of the key ones that give the movie such a high rating include; the overall message, the catchy beginning, decent acting, sex scenes and production clarity.
Giving much deserved praise to the producer Esther Eyibio and Sidomex Universal Studios, the reviewer wrote; “Lagos never looked so beautiful! Even the courtrooms sef. I found myself trying to guess where everything was happening. Production quality was on fleek.”
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IMDb “Alter Ego” rating
Here is another way you can decide if you should watch “Alter Ego” among the several other latest Nigerian movies online. Its IMDb rating is currently 7.6/10 after three years. Clearly, movie critics are vouching for its overall quality.
Alter Ego nominations and wins
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) 2018
At the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) 2018, “Alter Ego” led the nominations list. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde got a nod in the Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series category, which she eventually won.
Wale Ojo also got nominated for Best Actor in a Drama/TV Series category.
That is not all, “Alter Ego” received a nod for Best Cinematography at the award ceremony. It was also nominated for Best Picture Editor Award while the director got picked in the Best Director category as well.
Still at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) 2018, “Alter Ego” was nominated in the Best Movie West Africa and Best Overall Movie categories as well.
Nollywood Travel Film Festival in Toronto
In 2017, Omotola Jalade won the Best Actress award at the Nollywood Travel Film Festival in Toronto, for her role in the movie, “Alter Ego.”
Thus, you don’t have to take our words for it, just follow this link to purchase the “Alter Ego” movie on Amazon. It may have been the most anticipated Nigerian movie in 2017 but it is still an enjoyable watch in 2020 and can compete with the latest movies.
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See the official “Alter Ego” trailer below to build your anticipation for what you are about to watch:
Additionally, if you have seen “Alter Ego” and enjoyed it, then you likely trust the works that are coming from the stables of Sidomex Universal Studios.
You can watch “DINNER“, a film directed by Jay Franklyn Jituboh on Amazon as well. It is a romance drama that stars Kehinde Bankole, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Enyinna Nwigwe and others. “DINNER” was cut and properly put in place at Sidomex Universal Studios as well.
Here is a brief description of what the movie DINNER is about:
Mike Okafor is invited by his childhood friend and buddy, Adetunde George Jnr, to have DINNER and spend the weekend with him and his fiancée, Lola Coker, as they plan for their upcoming wedding. Mikey decides to come along with his girlfriend Diane Bassey, as he plans to propose to her. Things get out of hand when they arrive at Adetunde’s house and they find out secrets about each other.
Watch its trailer below:
“Alter Ego” and “DINNER” are the best Nigerian movies you can watch and stream online and they are available on Amazon.
