Tony Asankomah
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Tony Asankomah is a film critic, creative writer and Founder for GhMoviefreak.com, Ghana's premier film review and promo website. He's a film aficionado and an astute believer in the prospects of Ghana's film industry. GhMoviefreak.com was founded on the premise of providing a digital platform that encourages the patronage and growth of film, cinema and theater culture in Ghana. By contributing reviews and film related write ups for several online platforms, he's firmly positioning himself as one of Ghana's foremost film critics and contributor to film discussions. With an educational background in computing and marketing, he is also the CEO of a startup, Xscape Digital Consult, a bespoke digital content creation and development network. GhMoviefreak.com was nominated for the BEST NEW BLOG and the BEST EMERGING NICHE BLOG in the 2016 edition of the prestigious Ghana Blogging & Social Media Blogging Awards. And also the ultimate winner of the BEST BLOG category of the 2018 edition of the awards.
Movies reviews only
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Ash and Bone (2022) |
In the end, ‘Ash and Bone’ is a decently written and very well-acted indie horror that shows the talent and prospects of the team of creatives behind it. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Mar 15, 2023
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Tomorrow's Hope (2021) |
omorrow’s Hope is one of those films that reminds you that we are all capable of doing good in one small way or the other. And the motivation for us to do good should be the children, after all, they are tomorrow's hope. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Mar 14, 2023
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Just One Drink (2015) |
Overall, “Just One Drink” feels like a very well-made short setting you up for a bigger world of drama filled with twists and suspense. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Mar 11, 2023
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Mind Leech (2023) |
‘Mind Leech’ is just what it is meant to be, a B movie that shows the prospects and potential of its makers. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Mar 08, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
As a directorial debut for Michael B. Jordan, ‘CREED III’ is an audacious attempt and certainly projects his talents and prospects behind the camera. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Mar 04, 2023
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California's Forgotten Children (2018) |
‘California’s Forgotten Children’ is poignant and needed. The film’s writer and director Melody C. Miller has done a great service to humanity and millions of children across the world by making this film. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Feb 16, 2023
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The Final 19 (2023) |
The story it details is emotionally moving and motivational as well. In the end, this documentary film reminds us to cherish our loved ones and hold them close.
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| Posted Feb 10, 2023
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Unconformity (2021) |
“Unconformity” is a unique and compelling film that offers a thought-provoking look at life, the struggle for survival and the journey towards ambition from two varying but somewhat similar perspectives. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Feb 10, 2023
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Knights of Swing (2022) |
‘Knights of Swing’ is a feel-good film that just inspires and radiates good energy and is more enjoyable courtesy of the musical talents it showcases. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Feb 09, 2023
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The Last Deal (2023) |
The last Deal is a very well-made film. It doesn’t have the look and feel of your typical small-budget indie film. It certainly has the muscle to rub shoulders with any crime thriller that comes to mind. And Molinari’s performance makes it even better.
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| Posted Feb 09, 2023
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Free Skate (2022) |
You can’t tell if the film is let down by the screenplay or the narrative style used in telling the story. Nonetheless, it is a decent film that can be enjoyed by anyone who gives it a chance - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Feb 05, 2023
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Solid Rock Trust (2022) |
In the end ’Solid Rock Trust’ is a decent caper film. Even with a limited choice of location, it provides a good enough dose of adrenaline rush that is served courtesy of good acting and great storytelling with well-thought-out plot twists. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Feb 02, 2023
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Petit Mal (2022) |
In the end, “Petit Mal” is a decent film about love and its complexities. It might not be your typical love story but it is about love regardless. It is sincere and emotional but most importantly it is a decent film you can watch while away time. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Jan 31, 2023
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Alchemy of the Spirit (2022) |
A thought-provoking film. Challenging not just for the makers but for the audience to also digest and interpret. It is artsy and explores the subject of death and life after death in a way that makes you question what is real and what isn't. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Jan 31, 2023
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Fairways to Happiness (2022) |
As the film progresses you begin to identify that the consensus about happiness is that it is found not just in accomplishments but in the journey of life. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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A Pebble in the Pond (2022) |
It tells a story that needed to be shown and documented as well as provides a thought-provoking look at the power of doing good. It is heartwarming and inspirational but most importantly, like the good deeds it highlights, it is genuine and sincere. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Detective Knight: Independence (2023) |
As the final bow out for a veteran of the action, crime thriller genre this film doesn’t pack the punch you would expect.....it is commendable that the makers had to give it all that they could to make sure that it finished and released. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Jan 16, 2023
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Mind Exchange Music Presents: The Showcase (2023) |
What this film preaches is the power of collaboration. Teamwork makes the dream work as they say. This film is presents an idea that can’t be achieved by just one person or talent. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Jan 11, 2023
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Good Shepherds (2017) |
You can’t help but also appreciate the accompanying narration by Jane Goodall. Her voice, pacing and tonation are as soothing as the singing from the choir. She too is part of the entire experience and makes it even more whole. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Dec 28, 2022
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The Seasons: Four Love Stories (2022) |
The Seasons is a feel-good film with decent acting and great stories. For an independent film made probably on a tiny budget, it is also decently produced and makes it enjoyable to watch - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Dec 21, 2022
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Crossing (2022) |
CROSSING isn’t a big film. It is not loud or trying to be. But it is great storytelling and great acting that is enough to make you want to see more from the debuting director. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Dec 20, 2022
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The Human Trial (2022) |
The Human Trial is one of those documentaries that finds subtle ways to leave you with a lot of information and knowledge once you see it. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Dec 13, 2022
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Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist (2022) |
It is an enthralling and perfect capture of the legacy of a fighter who has more years of greatness to unleash. It tells a story that is sure to be relatable even to people who have no interest in mixed martial arts or any form of combat sports. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Dec 06, 2022
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You Resemble Me (2021) |
You Resemble Me is a beautifully made film regardless. It channels the voices of many and seeks to serve not only as a cautionary tale but also as a clarion call for us to look beyond the headlines that are presented to us by the media. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 29, 2022
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Death of a Rockstar (2020) |
The films biggest strength is in the music and its ability to keep you attentive and interested whilst helping you understand all that you are watching. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 28, 2022
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American Murderer (2022) |
For a film about a man who ends up on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, this doesn’t pack the extra punch it deserves. However, it does just well enough to keep you interested. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 27, 2022
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Clean Slate (2021) |
CLEAN SLATE is a film that would hopeful inspire and encourage anyone on the endless journey to recovery never to give up or lose sight of the things that matter most to them. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 23, 2022
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The Scottish Play (2019) |
Writer and director Keith Boynton brings to fruition this creative vision in the best of ways. It is hearty and entertaining but also does well at paying reverence to Shakespeare’s legend. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 22, 2022
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James Hemings: Ghost in America's Kitchen (2022) |
James Hemings is the founding father American cuisine and fine dining in America and he should be known and celebrated. He truly is the ‘Ghost’ in America’s kitchen - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 19, 2022
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The Last of the Winthrops (2022) |
It is emotional as is it is genuine journey of its subject rediscovering herself and learning to accept who she might really be. But most importantly, it carries a subtly but important message of love and family. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 17, 2022
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I'll Find You (2019) |
It is visual and sonically pleasing whilst telling a great love story that is enough to make any one want to fall in love even in the midst of chaos. But it is nothing loud and brash that would immediately get your attention. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 10, 2022
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Arranged Marriage (2022) |
A greater part of the film also feels like a typical romantic comedy with some gore. Excerpt that this doesn’t end with the typical happily ever after climax. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Nov 02, 2022
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Beloved (2022) |
It is a simple story with no complexities but details enough to make any couple have endless conversations about how to keep the spark in their marriage alive. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Oct 19, 2022
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Razzennest (2022) |
It is smart and ingenuous but might be lost on many. As much as it tries, it succeeds at making you feel an uneasiness that goes beyond the story being told but also how the entire film is being made. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Oct 18, 2022
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Everybody Dance (2022) |
It doesn’t come off as a cry for help but rather a celebration of victory. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Oct 06, 2022
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Hunther (2022) |
‘Hunther’ looks exceptionally great for a low budget indie film. It is well shot and edited and makes use of a great color pallet that seems to complement the films tone. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Sep 30, 2022
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Greywood's Plot (2019) |
Majority of the film feels like a comedy but there are few moments where the viewer is forced to feel unsettled. It doesn’t however pass for being scary enough for any hard-core fans of the genre.
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| Posted Sep 24, 2022
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Bluebird (2019) |
BLUEBIRD would certainly one of the films that is essentially part of the history of country music and its predominant rise in Nashville. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Sep 23, 2022
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Sex, Love, Misery: New New York (2022) |
Sex, Love, Misery: New New York, is exactly what relationships are meant to be engaging, hassle free and fun. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Sep 19, 2022
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Eradication (2022) |
As an indie film made on a lean budget it shows so much promise in the potential of its director Daniel Byers. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Sep 16, 2022
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We Are Gathered Here Today (2022) |
Overall, “We Are Gathered Here Today” is a great film. It is innovative in how it was made and very well acted. Throughout the film you honestly do feel like you are being intrusive in a family’s very private moment. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Sep 07, 2022
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Sunspot (2022) |
With its minimalist approach it tries to convey a deep message that might be too deep a hole for many to climb out from. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Sep 06, 2022
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The Wedding Pact 2: The Baby Pact (2022) |
You are sure to enjoy this film for what it is, an interesting comedy drama that you can while away time with. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Aug 31, 2022
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Love in Kilnerry (2019) |
Keith does not only succeed at keeping you entertained with this film, he also manages to keep its bawdier moments as tastefully equivocal as can be. It never gets overly risqué or uncomfortable even for the very conservative viewer. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Aug 25, 2022
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Take the Night (2022) |
Take the Night seems like a slow burner but as an indie film it is a decent thriller that explores those dynamics of sibling rivalry in an interesting way. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Aug 24, 2022
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For Hannah (2021) |
It doesn’t attempt to be any more complex than it is. The pace is okay yet leaves you satisfied in the end. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Aug 24, 2022
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The Whole Lot (2022) |
‘The Whole Lot’ is dialogue driven but it delivers an interesting family drama that can satisfy anyones need for intense drama. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Aug 09, 2022
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Potato Dreams of America (2021) |
Potato Dreams of America with its dark humor seems to highlight what appears to have been the struggles of the writer in his youth finding himself and accepting his sexuality in a place that makes it even more challenging. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Aug 05, 2022
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The Lonesome Trail (2019) |
As a Christian film this works fine and is enough to help spread the gospel of love. But as a western that is supposed to take you on a sweet journey into time whilst entertaining you, it falls short in several ways. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Jul 12, 2022
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11th Hour Cleaning (2022) |
As a low budget debut feature film 11th Hour Cleaning is a decent psychological horror film. It might not be enough to satisfy true hard-core fans of the genre but it is enough to satisfy an average viewer. - GhMovieFreak
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| Posted Jun 28, 2022
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