Blood for Tears
Genevieve Nnaji, Mercy Johnson, Muna Obiekwe, Benedict Johnson, Uche Jombo, Tony Nwachukwu, Nora Robert, Moses Efret
Valeria (Genevive Nnaji) is obsessively in love with Valentine (Muna Obiekwe), who is now becoming sick and tired of her needy ways and wants out of the relationship. Will Valeria be able to let him go? - iRoko
The movie Blood for tears has four parts. The sequel to Blood for Tears is called "Behind the truth". Blood for Tears 1 & 2. Behind the truth 1 & 2.
Ikechukwu Onyeka
Kingsley Okereke
2007
-Story: [3 out of 5] I actually really like the story behind this movie. It’s not your typical cassanova story line and neither is it a pointless array of events with no beginning or end (it may appear that way though if you do not watch the entire movie).
-Originality: [4 out of 5] Aha! I’m certain you haven’t seen this one before
-Predictability: [4 out of 5] The events happening in the movie are not exactly one that one could have seen coming with the toss of a coin. She is independent minded, controlling and against men. Why? (No! It is not because she had a painful heartbreak)
-Directing/Editing: [2 out of 5] An ok job. Then again, I need to remember that it is a 2007 movies, hence, do not expect 2013 standards
-Acting quality: [1 out of 5] Standout performance in this movie… Genevieve Nnaji! She carried the emotions (as diverse as they were) from scene to scene and was able to successfully pull the audience in with her. But… no matter how far Genny pulled us in, there was always the supporting cast to pull us back out but before I get into that, it’s important to note that Mercy, Muna, and Uche both did a good enough job. Now for the outstandingly annoying performances, Benedict Johnson carries the award for this category with his fake annoying and outlandish attempt at some form of foreign accent (I say ‘foreign’ because I can not place whether or not he is trying to impersonate Americans or the British or… Sierra Leoneans? ). Up next in annoyingness was Nora Roberts who played the character of Valerie’s mum (Genevieve’s mum). I swear if that lady said “My baby! My baby!!” one more time, I would have transported myself into the screen and delivered a slap… haba! I have never seen this kind of ‘irritatingness’ (be that a word or be it not). All the extras…….. *sigh*
-Setting: [2 out of 5] I loved the location of Genevieve and Mercy’s house but that’s almost where it ends. Speaking of annoying sets, Uche Jombo and Benedict Johnson’s engagement party was probably the most ‘ratchet’ African movie party scene I had ever seen. Worse than the typical club scene and quite unbecoming of an engagement party
-Costume/Make-Up: [2 out of 5] For the most part, the costumes were ok! Especially on Genny. Some of Mercy’s outfits were bordering on slutty, yet not as slutty as the usual pre-marriage (and pre-Ezinne Chinkata) Mercy. Benedict o dear Benedict, tell me why this guy is wearing trousers made of multi colored lace on a dark chocolate blazer at his engagement party. Speaking of Engagement party, Uche Jombo’s outfit to her own engagement party looked like she was going out to get icecream as opposed to going to officialize her union with a (zero fashion sensed) man.
-Props and Graphics: [3 out of 5] On Point
-Video Quality: [3 out of 5] Ok… for 2007
-Audio Quality [2 out of 5] Ups and downs
-Soundtrack: [2 out of 5] Not terrible but not amazing
-Musical Score: [3 out of 5] Nicely done
And yes I too got so mad at Genevieve’s mother constantly saying “my baby, my baby” to such a grown up lady. Even I haven’t seen a new mother address a real baby like that.
Hahaha you all are so funny. I too do not understand Benedict Johnson at all. About his outfits I think its the costume designer’s fault but even if na me, I go reject that kin yeye multicolored combination of an outfit. Genevieve clearly wore the better outfits. Ah my sisters and I laughed at such an engagement party, first Benedict’s outfit, who wears such an outfit while sweating profusely? Uche Jombo disappointed me with her outfit too. Like I wrote before, costume designer or not I won’t be found dead in such outfits and for an engagement too. Hia!
My goodness! I actually own this movie (original and sequel)and I must say that your review is soooo on point! Your assessment of Benedict Johnson was very correct, as in, the guy no sabi which kain accent he for use. Benedict, if you use a regular Naija accent, no wahala; we no go complain.
Thankfully, the story line was just unpredictable. I did not see the other part about Valeria coming at all. I think they gave Genevieve all the good costumes and told the other actresses to find their level. She clearly wore the better outfits.
Lol abeg help me tell the guy o.. it’s not even like he was playing the character of someone who had history abroad.
ROFL @ “they gave Genevieve all the good costumes and told the other actresses to FIND THEIR LEVEL” hahaha
Laughing so hard especially about Benedict Johnson. I really applaud your writing style. Even when you give a not-so-good review, you make me want to go watch the movie and see it through your eyes; I find them more enjoyable.
Hia, made in naija you no go blow my head o…
After your comments I always go back to reread the review just to psych myself cos I never think it was that great
Thank you very much for your comments, cos whenever negative comments make me want to punch a wall, I read your comment and I decide to punch a pillow instead 😀