Tòkunbò 2024 Movie Review
Tokunbo about a man trapped between a rock and a hard place.
It makes you wonder: in the face of a desperate situation, will morality hold its ground, or does saving the ones you love take precedence? We had a great time watching this film with friends. It’s packed with gags and funny moments, and it’s the first combative action Nollywood film we’ve genuinely enjoyed. Ramsey Nouah’s direction was solid, and the cinematography was beautiful.
The film moves very quickly, so you can almost forgive the dull moments and Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi’s overbearing and often unnerving character. The cast was refreshing. Gideon delivered with heart and soul, Adunni was a delight, and Darasimi was a heartthrob. Even Chidi Mokeme’s natural grungy vibe suited his character, Gaza, perfectly. Overall, it’s a film you watch when you’re in the mood for something wholesome.
The film follows an ex-car smuggler (Tokunbo) who has just three hours to deliver a government official’s daughter to her captor, or else his family will face dire consequences. The plot is straightforward, with the main threads revolving around Nike’s kidnapping, Tokunbo’s son’s health crisis, Shade’s cryptocurrency bill that’s stirring up trouble, and the connection between Raymond and Aziba.
Based on its premise, Tokunbo ticks all the boxes for a high-stakes crime thriller. The opening scene was quite intriguing. Unfortunately, as soon as the story pulls you in, it doesn’t take long to figure out the major twists. Despite a runtime of an hour and fifty-two minutes, the film drags at certain points, possibly due to its predictability and plotholes., weak script, and poor dialogue.
The plot gave room for so many inconveniences. And we are left with numerous questions. For example, If Iya Mulika had the balls to kill Gaza why didn’t she wait till the big fight to do so? She had multiple opportunities to get rid of him after she was sexually assaulted but she chose to do it to save Tokunbo. What’s her real connection to Tokunbo? Why can’t Shade postpone her announcement to save her daughter? What exactly was Raymond up to? Where did the police get a studio picture of Tokunbo clad in his current clothes from? How Is Shade comfortable with Tokunbo as her driver, especially after endangering her life multiple times? and so many more
