With the storyline it should have been a very good movie. The fight scenes were okay but the acting was mediocre to poor to say the least and that is being kind. A very poorly constructed film and a waste of money. The lead actors were not too bad but the supporting actors, and I use the word actors loosely were pathetic. With decent writers this should have been a good, watchable movie instead of a dud, The author of the previous comment was clearly watching something different to me or was being paid to come up with a positive review? In actuality anybody that paid to see it should sue. Sadly it could have been so good instead of being a dead loss.
8 Reviews
I HAD A DREAM
nogodnomasters29 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Faith (Brittany S. Hall) has a good life. She is married to Bryce (Demetrius Shipp Jr.) and they have a child (Sydney-Lake Bradley). She has her own boutique. Faith takes medications to help her with her amnesia. General Dupree (Elyse Mirto ) an Afghanistan hero is running for public office. She looks familiar to Faith who also has recurrent dreams about drowning. As it turns out Faith's real name is Imani. She was thought to be dead. Dupree and Imani's rich heir brother both wanted her dead for different reasons and believe she had died drowning in a hit. The decide to go finish the job. Faith is attacked by a group of men and hits her head. She suddenly recalls her fighting skills and takes them out like they do in bad movies. She manages to escape with four groups wanting her, the cops, her husband's group, Dupree, and her brother.
The film is stingy on releasing facts wanting to keep as much of the plot hidden until the absolute moment they need to release something. This made the film frustrating to watch with all the twists and turns, some which didn't make a lot of sense.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
The film is stingy on releasing facts wanting to keep as much of the plot hidden until the absolute moment they need to release something. This made the film frustrating to watch with all the twists and turns, some which didn't make a lot of sense.
Guide: F-word. No sex or nudity.
A film of potential that ran out of credibility
amswatton29 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
It was like a poor attempt of a remake of "The Manchurian Candidate". The film lost it's way and believability in the final hour. The "goodies" being killed by the baddies and vica versa - just a very amateur script and execution. The way Imani went back to her "normal" life after the first attempt on her life etc simply didn't stack up especially after killing three operatives in a colleague's house and and escaping police custody, just to return as if nothing has happened? Really??? The ending was a complete farce and the acting became too hammy for words and won't have done any reputations any good.
Boring, bland and pointless...
paul_haakonsen12 May 2023
Well, I will say that the synopsis for the 2023 action thriller "Imani" sounded interesting enough to get my attention. And I had not heard about this movie prior to sitting down to watch it, so I didn't know what I was in for, nor did I know what to expect.
Writers Amaleka McCall and Tu-Shonda Whitaker put together a very bland, monotonous and uneventful script and storyline. And running at 117 minutes, sitting through "Imani" was quite an ordeal, because nothing much of anything really happened as the monotonous narrative slowly unfurled on the screen. So I have to say that it felt like director Mike Ho didn't really live up to the premise set by the synopsis.
The acting performances in the movie were sort of bland. I wasn't impressed with what I saw, and most of the performances were one-dimensional, lacking emotion, commitment and drive. And that also made the characters come off as being even more bland than the writers had penned them out to be. I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie, and that is usually something I enjoy when I sit down to watch a movie. However, I found little enjoyment here.
Visually then "Imani" wasn't impressive. Truth be told, it wasn't a movie that relied heavily on special effects or CGI, so it wasn't like the stage was set for a grand spectacle of special effects and CGI to blow the audience away.
I found "Imani" to be a boring disappointment, and it was such a dull narrative that I ended up turning off the movie just shy of one hour into the ordeal. But I have to admit by then I was simply bored to tears and didn't care one ounce about neither storyline nor characters. So there simply wasn't any point in prolonging the suffering of sitting through another hour of the ordeal that is "Imani".
This is definitely not a movie that I will recommend you waste your time, money or effort on. Some of us did, to lesser or greater extend, so you don't have to.
My rating of "Imani" lands on a very generous two out of ten stars, and that is based mostly on the production value.
Writers Amaleka McCall and Tu-Shonda Whitaker put together a very bland, monotonous and uneventful script and storyline. And running at 117 minutes, sitting through "Imani" was quite an ordeal, because nothing much of anything really happened as the monotonous narrative slowly unfurled on the screen. So I have to say that it felt like director Mike Ho didn't really live up to the premise set by the synopsis.
The acting performances in the movie were sort of bland. I wasn't impressed with what I saw, and most of the performances were one-dimensional, lacking emotion, commitment and drive. And that also made the characters come off as being even more bland than the writers had penned them out to be. I wasn't familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie, and that is usually something I enjoy when I sit down to watch a movie. However, I found little enjoyment here.
Visually then "Imani" wasn't impressive. Truth be told, it wasn't a movie that relied heavily on special effects or CGI, so it wasn't like the stage was set for a grand spectacle of special effects and CGI to blow the audience away.
I found "Imani" to be a boring disappointment, and it was such a dull narrative that I ended up turning off the movie just shy of one hour into the ordeal. But I have to admit by then I was simply bored to tears and didn't care one ounce about neither storyline nor characters. So there simply wasn't any point in prolonging the suffering of sitting through another hour of the ordeal that is "Imani".
This is definitely not a movie that I will recommend you waste your time, money or effort on. Some of us did, to lesser or greater extend, so you don't have to.
My rating of "Imani" lands on a very generous two out of ten stars, and that is based mostly on the production value.
Pretty good
worddiva27 August 2023
This movie kept me engaged throughout the entire 2 hours. The fight scenes were not Jason Statham level, but they were good. The plot was cohesive and made sense. The acting was not the greatest, but it was not so bad that it made the movie unwatchable nor did it distract from the pacing so much that it inhibited enjoyment. All in all, i give it a solid 6 stars.
This movie kept me engaged throughout the entire 2 hours. The fight scenes were not Jason Statham level, but they were good. The plot was cohesive and made sense. The acting was not the greatest, but it was not so bad that it made the movie unwatchable nor did it distract from the pacing so much that it inhibited enjoyment. All in all, i give it a solid 6 stars.
This movie kept me engaged throughout the entire 2 hours. The fight scenes were not Jason Statham level, but they were good. The plot was cohesive and made sense. The acting was not the greatest, but it was not so bad that it made the movie unwatchable nor did it distract from the pacing so much that it inhibited enjoyment. All in all, i give it a solid 6 stars.
I loved it!
pmentdmv1 February 2023
After reading the other reviews, I wondered did they even see the same movie. I thought the movie was well done. If you had a problem following the storyline, that's a reflection on you. I personally enjoy movies with lots of twists and turns. Keeps me on my toes. The actors did a great job. Brittney Hall (Imani) was stellar and by far the best role I've seen her in. Demetrius Shipp Jr. Also did a good job. Im hoping there is a part 2 coming. It's rare to have an action movie with a majority black cast and with it being Black History Month, I was pleasantly surprised. Kudos and looking forward to the second installment of "Imani".
Pleasantly Surprised!
bhouston-industries28 October 2023
I came across this movie after doing one of my BET+ searches. Hadn't ever heard of it before but after watching the trailer, I decided to tune in and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised considering I had already watched three films that were a bit mediocre. This one had an excellent plot and storyline, the fight scenes were not bad considering and the actors did really well and it didn't look low budget as I have been accustomed to as of late so I am giving it a 10 out of 10 not to say that it was perfect but to balance out some of the other reviews that just seem absolutely ridiculously low for no reason because this actually was a good quality film. Kudos to all parties involved.
Haterration going on
fxtqxchr27 March 2023
This morning was very good, I enjoyed it and her action fight scenes.... SHE DID THAT!!
Don't believe those other reviews that said no, see it for yourself it's a good movie.
Why does this review need 690 characters? This makes no sense I don't want to spoil the movie by telling people about it other than it good.
I gave it 10 stars so it speaks for itself. At this point I'm just trying anything to meet the requirements for this unnecessary need for characters. This time it's taking me to do this, I'm never getting back... ugh! Just sixty seven more letters to go. Now thirty, I wish I never wanted to leave a review but I had to tell the truth and shame the devil. The movie is actually good.
Don't believe those other reviews that said no, see it for yourself it's a good movie.
Why does this review need 690 characters? This makes no sense I don't want to spoil the movie by telling people about it other than it good.
I gave it 10 stars so it speaks for itself. At this point I'm just trying anything to meet the requirements for this unnecessary need for characters. This time it's taking me to do this, I'm never getting back... ugh! Just sixty seven more letters to go. Now thirty, I wish I never wanted to leave a review but I had to tell the truth and shame the devil. The movie is actually good.
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