Review of Gone Too Far! (2014) by Epifania A — 30 Jul 2015
Destiny Ekaragha's "Gone Too Far" is so London, so Naijia, so Jamaica, and just so hilarious to boot. It had me in stitches, laughing so hard until those stitches opened. Loved the movie's fast paced story-line, catchy sound tracks, brilliant cast, talented actors (especially Golda John as Mum), and the right on point dialogue such as:
"I want everyone to text immigration and say, give sunshine a stake in London.".
"But is he really African though? His parents are African, but is he African?".
"What does an African look like?" "I don't know, an African innit.".
"A Yoruba accent is the sexist accent in the whole wide world. Ask anyone with sense.".
"You need to let them know you're an African, bruv... Let them know the Afs, we're here: big Afs, small Afs, round Afs, Japanese Afs. We are here!
What an excellent movie, with Radio DJ running commentaries and tracks that make the movie reminiscent of Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing". Basically, "Gone Too Far" is a cultural studies keeper! Watched it thrice already, plus buying me a copy soon.
This review of Gone Too Far! (2014) was written by Epifania A on 30 Jul 2015.
Gone Too Far! has generally received positive reviews.
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