Everyone loves a good dramatic movie, and we can safely conclude that 2022 gave us many of them, including ‘Battle on Buka Street’, which we suppose is the perfect film to wrap up 2022.
With only a few glances at the ‘Battle on Buka Street’ trailer, one could easily predict that it would create iconic scenes bound to live rent-free in our minds.
Taking a break from the portrayal of the boujee lifestyle on screens, Battle on Buka Street takes us on an exciting ride to the grassroots.
Through a series of flashbacks, we are introduced to a polygamous family where rivalry is the primary order of the day. We see Sola Sobowale’s character engage in heated battles with Tina Mba’s character, mainly due to an unsaid competition for their husband’s affection.
Their rivalry finds its way to their daughters, Yejide (Funke Akindele) and Awele (Mercy Johnson), who always want to outdo each other. Both daughters hated each other, despite getting married on the same day.
Fortunately, with time, Awele relocated, ushering in a brief era of peace for their community. The battle between sisters continues when Awele suddenly arrives in town and opens a food shop in front of Yejide’s amala shop.
The subsequent scenes show the half-sisters trying to prove they are better than each other, leading to sabotage in their restaurants.
However, they both realise the importance of family when an old family member escapes from prison and seeks refuge.
The Good
Battle on Buka street is a solid example of what good scripting looks like. The way the story progresses is impeccable. Exploring the concept of a rivalry that exists across three generations is one thing, but doing it well is very applaudable.
Dialogues and actions were cliches, but the writer took a fresh and more believable approach to doing them.
Cinematography is another feature of the movie to behold. The location of the fictional Buka street gives so much life and meaning. It’s a solid visual representation of places that have become the food havens of Lagos.
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