Movie Review: “He is All That Matters,” Directed By Shola Mike Agboola
Reviewed By Ajibare Abioye
I know I must have said this before, but if you want to watch a Christian movie that is well-thought through, well-plotted and well-presented with little or no hassles, EVOM World Network productions are one of the best you could go to. I always appreciate their focused storytelling; even the most knotted plots are usually presented in a comprehensible way and never all over the place. “He is All That Matters” is particularly a special offering because it’s the brainchild of a collaborative effort between them and Ignite Global TV. And the result, I must say, impacts me almost every day.
I think this has been the case for me because its message just seems to provide the solution to every challenge a believer could have. I remember having a similar experience watching “Jailer” (2020) the first time, because it emphasized how every other thing pales in comparison to God’s word and presence, for the obedient. Once any man has these from the Lord, that’s more than enough to get him experiencing God’s peace on every side.
The movie tells the story of Moses and Mercy Ademulero, who seem the perfect couple for good reason – they’re genuine children of God. I wish the opening scene which showed them celebrating their wedding anniversary, reflecting on how they met, had been made juicier by showcasing what must have been a delightful proposal. Their happiness is however threatened when Mercy in particular has to make a choice between truth and falsehood – that’s if she can determine which it is anyway.
This situation delivers a solid conflict that I believe would task any viewer that puts themselves in her shoes, maybe even raising a few eyebrows on the way, especially for those with a merely humanistic standpoint. Nevertheless, as Matthew 11:19 (MSG) says, “Opinion polls don’t count for much, do they? The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” That’s Mercy’s testimony at the end of the day.
A word on the technicalities: I was impressed by the neat, varied cinematography employed in “He is All That Matters”. Also, I propose that the full details of the theme music in the end credits of the film is the model for all Christian movie production outfits to follow. It is often said that a movie’s final output is a product of the director, and I must say that this is a well-directed movie.
Saying more than this would likely be giving away one too many details; so, I’d just go ahead and affirm that “He is All That Matters” will engage you and bless you. May the Lord’s blessings continually rest upon the ministries in Jesus’ name.
The links to the movie are https://youtu.be/8iWYmwBIVUs and
Till the next article, stay blessed!
Film Credits
He is All That Matters (February 3, 2023)
82 minutes
EVOM World Network and Ignite Global TV
Cast
Gbenga Ayoola as Moses
Lara Ayoola as Mercy
Gbenga Adekeye as Bande
Yomi Rotimi as Towela
‘Shola Mike Agboola as Holy Spirit
Crew
Story
Tsitsi V. Himunyanga Phiri Simpito
Writer
‘Shola Mike Agboola
Cinematographer
Sesan Afolayan
Editor
Seyi Fadiji
Composers
‘Tomisin Agboola and Jesuferanmi Agboola
Director
‘Shola Mike Agboola
