Movie Review: ‘The Letter,’ Directed By Damilola Fasesan
Reviewed By Ajibare Abioye
Prophetic Revelation Drama…that is what “The Letter” is. This term refers to a production that is directed mainly at servants of God that minister at the pulpit. As propounded by Evangelist Mike Bamiloye, it’s not common because a producer gets to do it strictly on God’s instruction. Thus, this movie explores in detail different un-Christian acts of ministers of God.
“The Letter” begins with a prologue that on its own could carry a feature-length movie; it ministered greatly to me just by showing workers on a farmland make different choices that would shape their destinies. They were simply living their lives, as we are here, and the viewers are very likely to be able to identify with one or more of the characters. This would therefore call for introspection and make us sensitive to the kind of things that can derail us in the journey of life.
The motion picture then launches into the lives of several ministers of God, with two of them sent by the King to bring the others back on track. To achieve this, “The Letter” engages in a lot of exposition; I wish it had employed the storytelling approach adopted in its prologue, which might have involved focusing on far less minister characters with interconnectedness in plot for a smoother following of events.
The reactions of the different ministers to the letter that was supposed to bring them back into alignment shows the diverse states of the heart one could have. While it’s not the easiest thing in the world to start in ministry, more vital and tasking is finishing well. This is a call for all true servants of the Almighty God to guard their hearts with all diligence as they act as God’s hands, feet and mouthpiece, so that on the day of reckoning, they would not be told, “Depart from Me, you worker of iniquity”. (Matthew 7:23)
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Credits
The Letter (January 22&29, 2023)
140 minutes
Impact Global Ministries
Cast
Victor Olukoju as Evangelist Gabriel
Gbenga Ayoola as Daniel
Seun Adejumobi as Theophilus
Emmanuel Oye as Pastor Badejo
Adeoye Omoniyi as Pastor Fred
Wole Olaleye as Holy Spirit
Omolara Ayoola as Kemi Taylor
Tunde Owah as Pastor Lala
Crew
Writer
Damilola Fasesan
Cinematographers
Sesan Afolayan and Biodun Williams
Editor
Remi Oluwafemi
Director
Damilola Fasesan
