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Saturday, 13 December 2014

Lancelot Imasuen's 'Invasion 1897' leads Nollywood Invasion of cinemas

Lancelot Imasuen's historical epic, Invasion 1897, has witnessed record attendance at cinemas across Nigeria since it was released on December 5, 2014. There has been unanimous agreement among moviegoers that it is one of the best movies of 2014. Movie lovers have thronged out in large numbers to watch the movie as word has spread about the brilliant epic. Continue...


Impressively, INVASION 1897 has outperformed Hollywood titles at various locations across the country. The movie is spearheading a Nollywood invasion of Nigerian cinemas, which has seen Nollywood movies taking over from Hollywood movies at the Nigerian box office.

The epic is based on the invasion of the great Benin Kingdom by the British in 1897, which saw the deposition of Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi. The movie parades an impressive cast, which incudes Mike Omoregbe, Segun Arinze, Rudolph Walker, Charles Inojie, Paul Obazele, Justus Esiri, Charles 'Chucky' Venn, and Leo Mezie. 

Movie lovers have been captivated by the power of the story, the stunning visual effects, the fantastic performances of the actors, as well as the rich display of culture in the film. Go see INVASION 1897 at a cinema near you this weekend, and you will see why many are describing it as the best movie of 2014.

Watch the trailer below...
 

92 comments:

Unknown said...

Alryt

Unknown said...

Dope thriller

Unknown said...

nice one...


#GodblessNigeria

Anonymous said...

Cool. Ikmoney11@gmail.com

Unknown said...

A movie to see

Barrister J said...

Let's be sincere, let's be honest. Its not about when you opened a blogger account, most of these names here opened their account years ago but they have not been consistent at all, while some have abandoned LIB for other blogs. Now that its about money they have come running back and are using their old account as reasons to win. Damn that crap !! Moses nd. Bishop Dammy are new buh den dey have been amazing,prompt,loyal. I wake up in the morning and Dammy has inspiring words for me, Moses cracks me up and you too!! Let's be honest people. Linda encourage them, give them something..that's a fact,they are most deserving. And as long as 2014 is concerned they beat Onyx and Bonario. This is not about antecedents, its a give away for 2014. Which people made it happen this year? The BISHOP AND MOSES DID !!

Unknown said...

The should release oo i cant wait o grab am ooo@freebornzina@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Dts Nixx will go n watch ittt ooo

SANDRA said...

Lancelot has always been a good producer right frm time

Anonymous said...

Seen. Ikmoney11@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Deragloria77@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Doubt if one can download it

Ceeflo said...

We are really stepping up in our movie industry.

Anonymous said...

Lol. D whites and Africans. Watched it. #dope. Ikmoney11@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Good wrk congrats Man!!

Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

Na for dis movie I see an African beating an American wit Kong fu. Lol. Ikmoney11@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I know a lot of foreign movies that will thrill you guys this essxmas. #justsaying# »QUEENMAYA»REPORTING»LIVE»

Anonymous said...

Lol. Interesting. Ikmoney11@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Benin culture. Its fun and historical.

NicK

BONARIO NNAGS said...

Seems its a blockbuster.
Can't wait to see the movie.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Andy de don said...

I saw the advert .. just hope it's a movie to watch

*****MERIT GOLD**** said...

Lancelot,bin making good movies since 1960.

*****MERIT GOLD**** said...

Lancelot,bin making good movies since 1960.

Unknown said...

Invasion....

Unknown said...

Nice movie

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

Dats my Bside mhen, great pple great history....

Unknown said...

Ok

Anonymous said...

Seen



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Anonymous said...

end time

Unknown said...

Kk

Juleslouis said...

Lancelot has always bn a good movie producer cum director. For once, nollywood movie has better title.

Blog It With Olivia said...

Ok seen

Blog It With Olivia said...

Ok seen

Unknown said...

I will go watch this one, I have read the story before that saw Benin named City of Blood. And too its my State Edo

Anonymous said...

Linda, do justice to these names listed below.
Peoples comment/ nominees on these blog is becoming nuisance. I believe all the people deserve something, it's a research from me to you. And I will keep posting these everyday until you do something about it, the fact that you pick 3 people & leave others is unfair, some names on my list might not be consistent & some might be new commenter (joined middle of these year) but they are all addicted to your blog. These are the names left behind;
1. Alloy Chikezie
2. Bonita
3. Willieminna Moses
4. Cute G
5. Bishop DAMMY
6. Shina shine
7. Kween
8. Christie Benjamin
9. Queen maya
Some of them are old & consistent, some are old but not consistent while others are new & consistent. They deserve something better like onyx Godwin, Bonario & Ed Dreamz
I rest my case......

Anonymous said...

Ikmoney11@gmail.com

Unknown said...

yes it is

Unknown said...

yes it is

Igwe isaac said...

good to read

Anonymous said...

i have always admired Lancelot. Na good Producer and Director. A1 for u

Laura said...

Nyc one... Who is celebratin dis xmas in enugu?

Mz CIA said...

Ama go watch it. Cia_olamide12@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

This movie is gonna be awesome.
Faceoflib

General said...

Good morning. I belive ur sleep was short(sorry) God is ur strength. Ur job looks easy bt i think its harder than we think, smtyms u post as late as, by 3am(who works morning/noon/nite), nd do u even take leave?. Seriously i think u're a hussler. #MayGodKipOnBlessinUrStruggles.

Unknown said...

Good. chinweokonkwo88@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Ok.


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Neks said...

>>>>> That reminds me, msLinda you didn't share any history this week, would love to read about the history of Oba Ovoramen nor Ogbaisi ... <<<<<<

jennifer said...

Good. Jennykam09@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Cool...

Unknown said...

Innnteresting

jennifer said...

Good. Jennykam09@gmail.com

ary said...

Watched the trailer, didn't like what I saw! Forget the hype, when you watch movies like Troy, movies like these won't just do it for you. Don't get me wrong, I support indigenous efforts, but if you can't do something in the movies don't even try cos you might ruin it! We have reached an age of advanced CGI, yet our graphics are still crap!

gidis said...

Way to go

Unknown said...

justice esire wey don die?? Hw cm?

knowurway.com said...

Ok noted...Gud morning lindway, nd all LIB, lindway pls oh what happen last year I don't want it to happen to me again oh, I have been following ur blog for two years nd half when I was left out among them BONARIO NNAGS N0KIA 3310, NOW NOKIA LUMUIA, nd onyx Godwin, nd the rest LIB here last year LIB GIVEAWAY... Bobbyferafavorirabo@gmail.com

Unknown said...

seen

Uche Emma said...

Ok

Iyere said...

omo b lik the film na bomb o...
wers my p.a it's Saturday already ...let's c that movie

prittyog said...

Can't wait to watch

Unknown said...

Need 2 check d movie den,lets see maybe it's true

MAYORALTY VIDEO BURSTER said...

THIS TRAILER IS OUT OF THIS WORLD.I CANT WAIT TO WATCH THE FULL MOVIE BECAUSE OF IT GENUINE CONCEPT,VRY ACCURATE CAM ANGLES,EFFECTS ON ANOTHER LEVEL.SCRIPT ON POINT AND FULL OF SUSPENCE.COSTUMES ARE ON POINT AND THE ACTORS AND ACTRESSES ALL DELIVERED A GOOD ONE AT SCENES.TAKE 95%/100 FROM ME

Unknown said...

Nice one

Unknown said...

Noot seen it tho...will check it out

AQO said...

Nice one sir. His movies are always great.


Jesus is Lord.

Unknown said...

I can't remember the last time I watch a movie ... I love movies though ... may God provide

Unknown said...

I'm yet 2 watch dis Benin movie,I guess it will make enuf sense. Austinsinach@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

a good creative work always projects itself to the limelight....so also its creator...chidimemeh20@gmail.com

Unknown said...

What a Great MOvie

Jojo said...

Nice one Lance........ I luv ur movies but ur nkita ara life style tire me.

Unknown said...

Linda, get Late Justus Esiris name out from that list! Yeah he deserved to be in this movie but not in spirit

Unknown said...

Linda, get Late Justus Esiris name out from that list! Yeah he deserved to be in this movie but not in spirit

Richard said...

Ok

Unknown said...

I don't like Nigerian movies but this movie is nice...good job lance

Unknown said...

Lancelot is my best movie director in Nollywood

Unknown said...

Lancelot is the best

Unknown said...

Lancelot is my best movie director in Nollywood

Unknown said...

not a bad one terry4real@gmail.com

Unknown said...

his my best movie director too I love his movies

Unknown said...

his my best movie director too I love his movies

Anonymous said...

Seen,,,,dayo2285@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

OK seen,,,emmanuelbanger@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

Rubbish! The movie is crap. I went to see 30days in Atlanta nd unfortunately it was sold out nd I settled 4 Invasion, I was disappointed + the cinema hall was scanty. It only told abit of history but it wasn't even well put together. #EpicFail

Unknown said...

I will try and watch d movie...rosepowell0@gmail.com

Kingsley Lotanna Ezeonyido said...

That's a producer and production to commend.
Well done Lancelot

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Unknown said...

Wow, nice Obumnemeudeze@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Wow, nice Obumnemeudeze@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I remain loyal,,,thanks to you all, pls kindly go see this work of pure arts in any cinema near you,,,PH,Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Warri, Uyo, Calabar, this movie is about us, about where are coming from,,,,once again thanks all for all your very humbling comments,,expect more from our stable

Unknown said...

nice one. so oooooooooooooooooo gud.

ElsieNene said...

Looks good already, can't wait to watch. I love such historical movies

Unknown said...

haven't watched it th0 .
-----LIB prince----

Unknown said...

I must say, i saw this movie yesterday and up till now i can't seem to get it off my mind..really it is so sad what happened to the Binis. Lancelot has one person that i know improves on his work he goes from what is good-better-best-bestest-bestestest(permit me to use it like that)....Good movie i will recommend every Nigerian to watch this movie especially people from that region to appreciate their culture. I heard there is a book of it so you can as well get it and read, i can't remember the name of the book.
God bless...

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