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Colours of Fire Review: ​Bold idea buried under too much spectacle​

Colours of Fire Review: ​Bold idea buried under too much spectacle​

Niyi Akinmolayan’s Colours of Fire takes Nollywood into a world of rival tribes, magic, warriors, and mythical creatures. Its costumes, production design, and performances stand out, but the film’s crowded story and uneven visual effects often get in the way of its ideas.