Ireke: Rise of The Maroons review by Alex
Ireke: Rise of The Maroons is a drama movie Directed by Gbolahan Peter Macjob. Starring Tobi Bakre as Atanda, a young prince betrayed and sold into slavery by his uncle, now spending his days on a plantation in Jamaica. However a looming rebellion and a forbidden love draw him into an alliance with The Maroons, to ultimately lead the charge against the colonial world.
For the low budget the team had to work with for production, I was very impressed with the camera work and practical effects, it really nailed in the brutality of the working conditions and what the slaves were subject to on a near daily basis. The key dialogue from the cast was good all around, throughout the films immersion was on point and I feel that the overall environment followed director Macjob’s vision. There were a few minor aspects of the movie that gave away the smaller production budget, however I feel that these did not detract from the main storytelling aspect of the film.
In Cinemas 25/7/25 (15) 3.5 Stars
Youth #Gottit View:
This is a really important story that should be seen by everyone. If while watching, you can put aside the small budget for making this film – this has every other element needed for what we’ve come to expect from a great Historical Holywood epic. An uncomfortable watch at times – but well worth watching!!!
Harrison, Con and Alex at the first UK Ireke: Rise of the Maroons Screening CLICK HERE!!!
