Body Language (2017 film)
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| Produced by | Emem Isong |
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| Cinematography | Tom Robson |
| Edited by | Nsisong Essien |
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| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Body Language is a 2017 Nigerian thriller film. It was produced by Emem Isong, the owner of Rok Studios. Tom Robson is the cinematographer and the screenplay is by Kehinde Joseph.[1]
Synopsis
[edit]Tola (Tana Adelana) works as a stripper as well as a marketer because she is interested in getting attention from men. One man, Nick (Ramsey Nouah), pays her to privately dance for him.[2][3] Tola's life is in danger as a group of hired killers, "The Lagos reapers", is pursuing her. Nick's interest in Tola is not a coincidence as Nick is trying to investigate the killers, who murdered his daughter.[4]
Cast
[edit]The film starred:[5]
- Ramsey Nouah as Nick Yahaya
- Tana Adelana as Tola / Amber
- Lawretta Richards
- Emem Ufot
- Patrick Nnamani
- Darlington Amadi as Dance Teacher
- Ken Erics as Lancelot
Reception
[edit]According to Talk African Movies, Body Language had a good plot and was mostly captivating but was hindered by kinks that reduced its impact.[4]
According to Jerry Chiemeke, despite some plot holes that were impossible to ignore, the film was "one of the better movies to have made it to cinemas this year."[6]
The movie has been criticized for its lack of suspense.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "ROK Studious releases Body Language". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ izuzu, chibumga (12 September 2017). "Watch trailer for new Nollywood movie featuring Ramsey Nouah, Tana Adelana". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "Body Language". IMDb.
- ^ a b "BODY LANGUAGE | Nollywood Reviews | Talk African Movies". www.talkafricanmovies.com. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (8 September 2017). "Ramsey Nouah, Tana Adelana star in Emem Isong's Psychological Thriller "Body Language" | Watch the Teaser on BN". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
- ^ "Suspense-Filled, Non-Cliche – A Review of The Movie "Body Language" by Jerry Chiemeke". Bagus ng.
- ^ Izuzu, Chibumga (24 October 2017). "Emem Isong's "Body Language" is short on tension and suspense". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 18 July 2022.