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Thandie Newton (Actor), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Actor), Biyi Bandele (Director) Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over Format: DVD
3.6 out of 5 stars 49 customer reviews
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  • Actors: Thandie Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anika Noni Rose, John Boyega, Joseph Mawle
  • Directors: Biyi Bandele
  • Producers: Paul Thomson, Andrea Calderwood
  • Format: PAL, Colour, Anamorphic, Widescreen, HiFi Sound
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Soda Pictures Ltd.
  • DVD Release Date: 4 Aug. 2014
  • Run Time: 107 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00KBRP03E
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 11,548 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)

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Biyi Bandele makes his directorial debut with this adaptation of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel starring Thandie Newton and Chiwetel Ejiofor. In the late 1960s twin sisters Olanna (Newton) and Kainene (Anika Noni Rose) arrive back home in Nigeria, having finished their studies in England. While Olanna moves in with her boyfriend, professor Odenigbo (Ejiofor), and his young houseboy, Ugwu (John Boyega), Kainene becomes a businesswoman and gets involved with British writer Richard (Joseph Mawle). When the Nigerian Civil War breaks out the sisters' lives are changed forever.

Bonus material: • Behind The Scenes • On Location • Interviews with Cast & Crew • "The Kiss" - A Short Film by Biyi Bandele

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5.0 out of 5 starsFive yellow suns
By fergus on 11 Aug. 2014
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The only regret I have is that I did not see this film in the cinema, it would have really come alive in large screen. The film, based upon the excellent book of the same name is an emotional roller coaster. It starts with the heady optimism of Nigerian Independence, the descent of that poor country into ethnic violence and corruption, the cruel fate of the Igbos whose only crime was to create a safe haven in a country of their own. It is cleverly told through the lives of a diverse group of people of all races who were affected by these terrible events. I watched it with my wife, who is Nigerian and she loved it's authenticity.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLet the past inform our present and help determine our future
By Zeebaby on 16 Aug. 2014
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The storyline is very touching and emotional and well acted out by the blend of international and local well breed actors. It allows me as a Nigerian who only heard of the Biafra war to appreciate what it entails in some details. I salute the courage of the revolutionary mind and the loss of lives of those who believed in their right and died protecting it. I see the movie as a wake up call for Nigeria to revisit that past, learn from it and make corrections in the present.
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4.0 out of 5 starsPart of the story
By G. J. Weeks on 22 Sept. 2014
Format: DVD
I read the book six years ago and my memory of it is therefore dimmed but I draw in part on my review of the book. As usual the film selects parts of the story and thereby leaves you in the dark about some events like the effects of seeing the brutality of the slaughter in Kano. One part done well was the use of black and white newsreel footage to tell the history of Nigeria at the time but in line with the Biafran bias, though we see Ojukwu and hear his Sandhurst accent, we never see Gowon present the federal side. This is a story by an Igbo author being a great apology for Biafra. The one thing I found incredible in the book, repeated in the film, was the assertion that some expatriates encouraged the killing of Igbos in the North. I had friends in the North who witnessed the murders. They were horrified and traumatised by the butchery and never recounted any expatriate approval let alone encouragement of genocide.
This is a powerful well told story. The life of well to do Nigerians and expatriates in the newly independent Nigeria is well related. But were Nigerian sixties women as free with sexual favours as the twins in this film? Overall the film came across as one more about personal relations with the was more of an incidental setting rather than central. The Biafrans were starving during the conflict. Everyone here looked well fed but as in Schindler's List, representing emaciation is not possible. Overall, too much sex and not enough of ordinary Nigerian life. The central characters are part of a privileged elite.
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4.0 out of 5 starsHalf of a Yellow Sun
By Andrew Fontenelle on 19 Aug. 2014
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Not quite as good as the book, but there will always so much which can be incorporated into a film adaptation. I did like the inclusion of the documentary clips which set the scene and context for the story. Overall a very good film with a fine cast.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGripping!
By JackieSupernova on 18 Jan. 2015
Format: DVD
Chiwetel is a very underated actor. As an African I appreciate this movie because it highlights the impact of ethnic divides which is common in all or most african countries. I was devasted after watching this movie....I did not expect the movie to be as gripping. The only issue I had was with Thandie' s accent....while her character was believed to have studied abroad and would have adopted some sort of 'western' accent her accent was Zimbabwean/Southern Africa which was quite distracting. She could have made more of an effort as she is otherwise a good actress but she didn't do her homework on this one I am afraid.
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2.0 out of 5 stars... film that hammered home the fact that books are best then this is the one
By Mr. Trench on 9 Oct. 2015
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If ever there was a film that hammered home the fact that books are best then this is the one. The book is fantastic: subtle and complex with inter-woven storylines that tell an holistic story of Biafra. This film is so very poor in comparison; a pale shadow of the book. It selects scenes and characters to keep the pace without considering that the viewer needs to understand the motivations of the characters to 'enjoy' the story. I watched with my family who had not read the book and they confirmed that it was a poor movie.

The book is wonderful; the movie is poor.
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1.0 out of 5 starsGood time delivery
By anica herbert on 8 Jun. 2015
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Good time delivery , shockingly the movie is absolute crap !
If you read the book and want to buy the movie - DONT
If one hasn't read the book it doesn't make sence and if you have read the book , you will notice that whole chapters of the book are missing and it does not follow the storyline !
It should never been made . Waste of money !
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3.0 out of 5 starsProduction limiting
By Patsy on 13 Feb. 2015
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Arrived promptly which was good. The film itself not as good, did not feel drawn into the storyline. Production not as good. The book was much better.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsSuperbly acted by all.

Very engaging film and appears to be historically accurate.

Published 26 days ago by A. A. Pennie
1.0 out of 5 starsAwful

Finished the book two days ago: really good read. Just finished the film: awful! Truly really BAD. No character progression, chop scene cuts, and terrible music. Read more

Published 29 days ago by Sylvia
2.0 out of 5 starsVery disappointing. Lots of gaps compared to the book ...

Very disappointing. Lots of gaps compared to the book, not enough character or relationship development and the whole thing was very rushed, wish I'd never watched it.

Published 1 month ago by Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 starsGreat cast but poorly executed

Really disappointing. Great cast but poorly executed. A poor reflection of a magnificent book

Published 1 month ago by Nathaniel Knowsall
2.0 out of 5 starsTwo Stars

Disappointing adaptation of an amazing novel.

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Disappointed by this. Weak acting by leading ladies along with slack editing made it slow and dull. I wanted a feel for the time and place but was never drawn in. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Zeudy Tigre
4.0 out of 5 starsI enjoyed watching it

Lovely film. I enjoyed watching it

Published 4 months ago by Tobi
1.0 out of 5 starsDisjointed & unengaging - fortunately I watched it with my wife who'd...

Disjointed & unengaging - fortunately I watched it with my wife who'd read the book (which she says is well worth reading) .

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