“Have you watched Catch.er?”
“You’ll love it,”
“Nollywood blew my mind!”
Those were my friend’s comments about Catch.er. They bugged me until I watched the movie. And from the movie’s beginning, I knew I was in for something profound.
You should watch Catch.er if you like thrillers. The movie kept me intrigued from start to finish. Therefore, I am back with a review!
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The Story
Catcher is a story about a complicated murder case. Although the detective Detective John Okoli gets leads, that only complicates matters further. You’d think every suspect is the actual culprit.
The story highlights law enforcement agencies’ confusion when dealing with murder mysteries. Catch.er depicts how detectives work to unravel the truth. It shows how easily our judicial system can punish an innocent person.
Furthermore, Catch.er reveals how wrong your gut feeling could be. Your instincts are not always correct. Sometimes you feel so sure about something that isn’t true, which may have significant repercussions if murder is involved. While the police condemn innocent people, killers roam freely.
The element of surprise was good but not so effective. If you follow the scenes carefully, you can predict how some events will unfold. However, the suspense was thrilling.
Catch.er: Actors
The acting was outstanding, from the lead to the minor actors.
Okechukwu Ukeje is a perfect detective. The spotlight was on Okechukwu Ukeje’s character. His body language in Catch.er is convincing; you feel his rage when angry. Even his silence in the movie is quite disturbing. Perhaps I was relating to the Ukeje in other movies, but he is why Catch.er is now one of my favourites.
The director also cast Blossom Chukwujekwu and Alexx Ekubo as assertive characters. Chukwujekwu is frustrated, and his facial expressions reinstate this.
The casting director and scriptwriter don’t seem to have been entirely in sync with each other when picking the minor characters. For instance, I feel Wofai Fada, who plays the secretary, should not speak because she is a big firm’s secretary. I believe the scriptwriter should have made her more classy and sophisticated. Also, though Abby was strict, I think her language was out of place. The role of Eva was also too ”rugged” for Omowunmi Dada. She was not fluent in pidgin, making her role appear acted instead of natural. Nevertheless, her appearance and makeup made her look classy.
Catch.er Cast
| Real name | Acting name |
| Beverly Naya | Abby Bello |
| Alexx Ekubo | Tony Bello |
| OC Ukeje | Detective Komolafe |
| Segun Akintola | Gbenro Ajibade |
| Blossom Chukwujekwu | Brume Idolor |
| Eva Osaro | Omowunmi Dada |
| Kiki Omeili | M. D |
| Tope Tedela | Detective John |
| Wofai Fada | Ireti |
Technical Aspects of Catch. er
The lighting was terrific. It gave the movie scenes an admirable high-quality look. I specifically commend the lighting in the investigating room. Although you can see some sunlight in the room, the lighting corrected the reflections and added to the room’s brightness. The camera angles are also appealing. The slopes and perspectives do not betray the theme of the movie.
Moreover, the sound is apt, and the music does not overwhelm the dialogue. The sound engineer made the whole movie enjoyable. It was loud and low in the right instances. Where the director unveiled a mystery, the thoughtful music complimented it.
The cinematographer and the video editor also nailed their part. For example, a scene where Brume was leaving the investigating room is dramatic and intriguing.
Score
The Team in Catch.er did a great job. The murder mystery felt real, and the story was explicitly told. All loose knots were tied at the film’s end without compromising the theme.
Overall, I would rate Catch.er an 8 out of 10.
