House of Ga'a

2024

Action / Biography / Drama / History

5
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 56% · 3 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 56%
IMDb Rating 4.0/10 10 502 502

Plot summary

At the height of the Oyo Empire, the ferocious Bashorun Ga'a became more powerful than the kings he enthroned, only to be undone by his own blood.

Director

Bolanle Austen-Peters Photo
Bolanle Austen-Peters

Top cast

Lateef Adedimeji Photo
Lateef Adedimeji as Olubu
Ibrahim Chatta Photo
Ibrahim Chatta as Sasa L'eniyan
Femi Adebayo Photo
Femi Adebayo as Olukuoye
Jide 'JBlaze' Oyegbile Photo
Jide 'JBlaze' Oyegbile as Olaotan
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1.08 GB
1280*568
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
2 hr 0 min
Seeds 4
2.22 GB
1920*852
English 5.1
NR
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by loral-37572 10 / 10

A historic feast... House of GA'A

I like the way nollywood is now doing historical movies with a high budget and good storyline, showcasing the rich heritage of Nigeria House of Ga'a delivered and every cast and crew was superb.We need a story of ogun, sango, onikoyi, orunmila etc Femi branch acted so well as a weak man and a very ruthless ruler and how The producer made it look sooo relatable.In fact, I was rooting for Ga'a and his sons in the film. A solid 9/10.Femi branch acted so well as a weak man and a very ruthless ruler and how The producer made it look sooo relatable.In fact, I was rooting for Ga'a and his sons in the film. A solid 9/10.
Reviewed by sammyadelaiye 6 / 10

Sorry but not enough

An interesting fictionalized account of an infamous historical figure in one od nigerias largest historic empires. The story could have worked and has some entertaining fight sequences but at the end it fails to impress with any level of prestige. It is just meh. The choice to lean more on Bashorun Ga'a as an arrogant leader who used force and less like the sly political strategist who played his political rivals was a missed opportunity. I don't think the actors were given enough to work with and so the cast will not be getting any ovation for their performance, the dialogue often felt like a stage play, it was a bit much. Also, the decision not to give the principal characters any nuance hurt the actors. I will say that the performance of Funke Akindele is ok but not enough as she isn't on screen much. Mike Afolarin shines but even his performance isn't enough to take the movie where it needed to go. It is not the thrilling epic that it had the potential to be. The end could have had more spectacle but it felt like a stage play and even the poetic ending falls flat. Without any charismatic characters the movie is still an ok watch, I am just a tad disappointed.
Reviewed by myklight 9 / 10

A Riveting Power Play!

"House of Ga'a" is a masterful exploration of ambition, power, and vengeance. It offers a thrilling and thought-provoking experience that leaves a lasting impression. With its strong performances, gripping storyline, and exceptional direction, it is a must-watch for fans of political dramas and intense character studies.I love the House of Ga'a movie because it was nicely executed, it reminded me of the kings of our old testament. The worship of idols, the misuse of power, the love, the betrayal, the revenge, and the fallThe film is a testament to the lengths one can go in the pursuit of power and the devastating consequences that follow.The movie also shows an advancement in African film making, I wish it a came out in series so we can see and have a lot more in-depth analysis about the Yoruba culture, the relationship with their wives and more.I give the movie a 9/10.
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