Shut your eyes, don’t give a damn, you are about crossing the bridge…
‘The Bridge’ follows a crucial story from a distinct standpoint. This leaves much to be desired from the directing prowess of Kunle Afolayan who sees to it that the ubiquitous but sociologically germane storyline does not minify the vitality of this movie.
Cinematography:
There is a close tip tap follow up on the camera’s encapsulation of events which would have naturally taken ages to relate. It is the mind-bending and tantalizing cinematographic handling of the scenes that imbues the movie with such awe that is symptomatic of Afolayan’s touch on any movie set.
A corollary to Afolayan’s nifty directing and the cinematographer’s adroit treatment of the camera in catching the scenes is the set designing and exemplary locations. ‘The bridge’ gives us scenes that would make you say ‘wow’ before you even begin to connect the relevance of the set to the actions that take place there.
The sets are well lit, creatively ornamented and accurately connected to the actions that are slated for them. The locations are real. The cinematographer does not play any hanky-panky game with revealing telling sections of the scenes.
Location:
Some shots are taken in Ilorin Aviation School and there is no doubt about this as the environment is there for all to see as revealed by the camera. This lends some believability to the movie.
Obadare and his friend are seen getting unto an aircraft and getting it ready to fly. Life and direct! Now that is movie making!
Not only that the props, setting and sets are on point, the editing too is high on intelligence. This does not allow unnecessary scenes to filter unto the screen.
It is evident that the cinematographer and the editor really worked assiduously together. One scene fluidly breaks into another, especially the opening scenes where the cinematographer switches back and forth between two scenes that establish the solid introduction into the family backgrounds of the two lead characters.
The movie is no doubt star-studded. The audience will surely enjoy the thespian expertise of Zack Orji, Tina Mba, Kunle Afolayan, Jimoh Aliu, Ayo Mogaji, and many more.
You will even have the chance to experience a new dimension of Chidinma Ekile, a singer and former Project Fame winner. She forms a graceful synergy with the set inspirations of the ‘October 1st’ actor, Demola Adedoyin who plays Prince Obadare.
‘The Bridge’ is produced by the ace movie maker, Lasun Ray-Eyiwunmi.
Now showing in cinemas!
Written by Omidire Idowu.
Omidire, Idowu Joshua is a movie pundit. He loves a recreated world on the screen. He writes and edits for online magazines and publication firms.