The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
{{short description|2017 film}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2020}}
{{Infobox film
| name = The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
| image = The Royal Hibiscus Hotel.jpg
| caption = Film poster
| director = Ishaya Bako
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| writer = Ishaya Bako
| starring = Zainab Balogun
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| released = {{Film date|2017|9|8|TIFF|2018|2|10|Nigeria|df=yes}}
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| country = Nigeria
| language = English
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The Royal Hibiscus Hotel is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film directed by Ishaya Bako. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/festivals/toronto-adds-films-from-aaron-sorkin-louis-c-k-brie-larson-1202527991/ |title=Toronto Adds Films From Aaron Sorkin, Louis C.K., Brie Larson |work=Variety|date=15 August 2017|accessdate=16 August 2017}}
Cast
- Zainab Balogun as Ope
- Kenneth Okolie as Deji
- Deyemi Okanlawon as Martin
- Joke Silva as Augustina
- Olu Jacobs as Richard
- Jide Kosoko as Chief Segun Adeniyi
- Racheal Oniga as Rose Adeniyi
- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Chika
- Ini Dima-Okojie as Joyce
- Toni Tones as Esther
- Charles Inojie as Chef
- O.C. Ukeje as Felix
- Akah Nnani as Tobem
Critical reception
Upon the premiere of The Royal Hibiscus Hotel at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival, review aggregating website CREETIQ rated the film 5.3/10 citing mixed reviews from 2 critics.{{cite web|url=https://creetiq.com/reviews/royal-hibiscus-hotel/|title=The Royal Hibiscus Hotel - CREETIQ|author=Admin|publisher=CREETIQ|date=18 September 2016}} Courtney Small of Cinema Axis opined that "Though The Royal Hibiscus Hotel will no doubt find an audience with die-hard rom-com fans, those looking for a more well-rounded experience will be somewhat disappointed"{{cite web|url=https://cinemaaxis.com/2017/09/18/tiff-2017-the-royal-hibiscus-hotel/|title=TIFF 2017: THE ROYAL HIBISCUS HOTEL|author=Courtney Small|publisher=Cinema Axis|date=18 September 2016}} while Chelsea Phillips-Carr (Pop Matters) was more receptive of the film further stating that "The Royal Hibiscus Hotel proves that playing within genre doesn't have to result in a mediocre film."{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/post/the-royal-hibiscus-hotel-ishaya-bako-tiff-2017/|title='The Royal Hibiscus Hotel'|author=Chelsea Phillips-Carr|publisher=Pop Matters|date=18 September 2016}}
Film Scriptic scored the movie 46%, with a grade D. Isedehi Aigbogun highlights its pros and cons, with a concluding statement: "...TIFF screened this movie in 2017...out of charity and a huge dose of networking"{{Cite news|url=http://www.filmscriptic.com/rhh/|title=RHH — CLICHÉ IS AS CLICHÉ DOES - Film Scriptic|date=12 February 2018|work=Film Scriptic|access-date=13 February 2018|language=en-US}}
See also
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|7229730|The Royal Hibiscus Hotel}}
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Category:2017 comedy-drama films
Category:English-language Nigerian films
Category:Films directed by Ishaya Bako
Category:2010s English-language films
Category:Nigerian romance films