Starring: Chioma Akpotha, Kalu Ikeagwu, Ebele Okaro Onyiuke, Belinda Effah

Synopsis:

A young boy plagued with autism has a breakthrough inspired by music but his progress couldn’t heal the broken marriage between his parents.

Review:

The movie opened up to Agatha and David’s (Chioma Akpotha & Kalu Ikeagwu) distressed marriage. The cause of their problems wasn’t clear but it’s safe to assume that their disabled son was a factor. It turned out that David was having an affair with Nora (Belinda Effah) and she was on a mission to get him to leave his wife.   

The subplot followed Terry (Kalu Agwu), an aspiring musician and struggling artist. He often spent time with David’s handicapped son, David, Jr. (Victor Okenwa, Jr.). Terry often played the guitar for him and it seemed to have a positive effect on him. The next thing we know, David Jr. was learning to play the piano. 

The story gained momentum when Terry got a once in a lifetime opportunity to become a famous recording artist and blew it. Also, David’s cheating got out of hand when he got someone pregnant. 

Let’s Talk. This is a drama with typical storylines – troubled marriages, secret affairs, and aspiring musicians. There really wasn’t much to get excited about but the one thing going for it was the music. 

Actually, the movie appeared to be a musical showcase. Kalu Agwu displayed his musical talent through singing and a guitar. His music was infectious and it was one of the few times that I wished the music would go on a little longer.  At the end there’s a performance by Kalu Agwu together with Victor Okenwa, Jr. which, was touching.

Clearly, this was a movie with a purpose that brought awareness to children suffering with autism. It demonstrated that these children do make strides in life and like everyone else they do have a talent. The movie also served as a plug for the Autism Association of Nigeria. 

Performances, sound, and video were on point however, better direction and a stronger story was needed.

Sometimes we have to look beyond the movie to receive the message. I don’t necessarily support the story but I do embrace the cause. RECOMMEND