The acting is OK, the story cute – if there is anything like that.
Available on Maisha Magic and Showmax.
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The Story
Pete is a beautiful script. Each episode gently eases you to the next and keeps you hooked. In the remote Island of Funzi, two brothers vie for leadership after their father dies. However, this is only guaranteed if their father’s leadership ring from the beach accepts the leader chosen. However, the water spirits who lost the ring want it back.
The Actors
The team does a decent job of communicating their characters though the acting is not so good. The casting director could have done, but the leads look good together.
The director could have done a better job visualizing some scenes. For example, the scene where Stara runs away from home and drops her books could be better. So are the acts where someone is followed. The romantic scenes between Jasiri and Nuru could have been better. There is no chemistry, and though Nuru brings her best show, Jasiri doesn’t deliver; he is supposedly more in love than she is.
The Cast of Pete
Abdallah Bakari – Kalume
Aisha Mwajumlah – Nimimi
Alii Shahibu – Sudi
Gillie Owino – Msiri
Hillary Namanje – Kiza
Hindu Mohammed – Naima
Juma Mwatseka – Bundez
Leon Ongaya – Mbura
Mutran Tamim – Jasiri
Olivia Makena – Sitara
Rehema Rajab – Jinale
Rukia K. Ngonyo – Raziya
Sahara Mohammed – Karembo
Selestine Nyagha – Nuru
Sophie Reuben – Safira
Susan Kadide – Bi. Komo
Washington Opondo – Chuwa
In my opinion, the most believable character is Leon Ngaya, who acts as Mbra and his Wife Nimimi done by Aisha Mwajumlah.
Pete Technical Construction
The Pete cinematographer did a decent job; however, there are not enough shots of some scenes to send the message. As indicated above, the love scenes are wanting.
The editor tried, given the limited number of shots. However, some scenes could be enhanced using special effects like Safira’s scales falling everywhere around her and in food.
The theme music and score are perfect and more than delivers the mood and tension where everything else is lacking, e.g. the drowning of Stara.
In terms of design, my best moment was the failed wedding scene. I also like the chief’s chambers and balcony.
Conclusion
The Pete script holds everything together. A lot may be wanting; however, because the writing and language are so good, one keeps coming back for more because of a story to follow.
Rating
I give it a 6/10.
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