A Nigerian health practitioner's passionate review of the trending Nollywood movie 'The Herd' has ignited widespread conversations online after she revealed the specific scene that triggered her emotional outburst during viewing.
The Viral Movie Review That Got Everyone Talking
Vianney Obianuju, a health professional, took to Facebook to share her candid thoughts about the popular film that has been making waves across Nigeria. Her post quickly gained traction as she described her intense reaction to a particular sequence in the movie that left her visibly angry.
According to Vianney, the scene that provoked her involved the character Gozi, portrayed by the film's director Daniel Etim-Effiong. She explained that when kidnappers ordered Gozi to leave after his ransom was paid, but he refused and insisted on staying with the newly-wedded Derin, played by Genoveva Umeh, she became so emotionally invested that she threw a sachet water nylon at her screen.
Netizens Divided Over Character's Decision
The lady's Facebook post generated numerous comments from social media users who shared diverse perspectives on the controversial scene. Janet Josiah echoed Vianney's frustration, commenting: "I was busy shouting, not me, all man for himself oh I was so vexed 2 opportunities he had to escape and he didn't because of derin."
However, Eshun Nicholas offered a different viewpoint, suggesting: "He would have been killed regardless, the only thing that saved him was Uncle Yak coming there." This comment highlighted how different viewers interpreted the character's motivations and the potential consequences of his actions.
Another user, Bertila Eliz Shaibu, expressed similar frustration to Vianney's, noting: "I thought I was the only one. At least leave and get help for others. But at the end he still left her and returned later."
Praise for Movie's Writing and Unpredictability
Despite her emotional reaction, Vianney commended the movie's writer for creating such an unpredictable scene that kept viewers on edge. She admitted that the sequence was brilliantly executed and praised the entire cast and crew for their outstanding work.
Her Facebook post read: "The Herd This part really vexed me in the movie . In fact, I even thr£w a pure water nylon at my screen thinking it would touch Gozi . They asked him to leave, yet he was still there. I know he couldn't leave without Derin, but someone had to go and find help for the others. Imagine if Yakubu and his group didn't interrupt they would have kpaid him, maybe even all of them. This part was so unpredictable . I don't know how the writer pulled it off, but mehn … the entire cast and crew deserve accolades."
The discussion expanded as Chinyeaka Chukwuma Emekekwue brought up another angle, questioning: "If this part pain u wetin u tell him parents wey Dey negotiate with his wife as if it's not their son."
SoSo Benebo provided a balanced perspective on the cinematic elements, stating: "Na wa. If he had left immediately ona go still drag am say him no get heart upon say him cut her husband to pieces. That's why its a movie, where dialogue's, emotions, suspense are to be interpreted. And if he didnt ask that question how would they have escaped? He did it to buy time and God brought yakubu to confuse them."
The viral review demonstrates how 'The Herd' has successfully engaged Nigerian audiences, sparking meaningful conversations about character decisions, plot development, and emotional storytelling in Nollywood cinema.
