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The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
2017 film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Royal Hibiscus Hotel is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film directed by Ishaya Bako. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.[1]
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Cast
- Zainab Balogun as Ope
- Kenneth Okolie as Deji
- Deyemi Okanlawon as Martin
- Joke Silva as Augustina
- Olu Jacobs as Richard
- Jide Kosoko as Chief Segun Adeniyi
- Racheal Oniga as Rose Adeniyi
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Chika
- Ini Dima-Okojie as Joyce
- Toni Tones as Esther
- Charles Inojie as Chef
- O.C. Ukeje as Felix
- Akah Nnani as Tobem
Critical reception
Upon the premiere of The Royal Hibiscus Hotel at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, review aggregating website CREETIQ rated the film 5.3/10 citing mixed reviews from 2 critics.[2] Courtney Small of Cinema Axis opined that "Though The Royal Hibiscus Hotel will no doubt find an audience with die-hard rom-com fans, those looking for a more well-rounded experience will be somewhat disappointed"[3] while Chelsea Phillips-Carr (Pop Matters) was more receptive of the film further stating that "The Royal Hibiscus Hotel proves that playing within a genre doesn't have to result in a mediocre film."[4]
Film Scriptic scored the movie 46%, with a grade D. Isedehi Aigbogun highlights its pros and cons, with a concluding statement: "...TIFF screened this movie in 2017...out of charity and a huge dose of networking"[5]
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