The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2017) User Reviews

Cute

[Calicodreamin · 6/10 · 24 June 2020]

A cute romcom no doubt. Obviously low budget, the acting wasn't great from some of the cast, and I could have done without some of the scenes. However, the movie worked well with what it had and didn't try too hard. Great soundtrack.

A odd film

[jamesbailey-03256 · 5/10 · 17 April 2020]

This was so bad that it was good. Everything about it felt pretty poor, except the soundtrack wasn't actually that bad. With some films that are quite lack lustre, I struggle to watch it so end up turning it off. With this one I actually managed to sit through it until the end. If you're bored and want something cheesy and alternative to watch, it's worth a look in. If you're a real film snob then this isn't for you.

I really wanted to like it...

[lachancemoi · 5/10 · 6 July 2020]

The two main characters were excellent. The over-the-top writing for the mother, pushy investor, idiot front desk clerk, drunk chef, strange celebrity person and crew...ugh... Just too much. I fast-forwarded through most of the movie except where the main characters interacted. This could have been so much better.

Absolute rubbish

[adityakes-35741 · 3/10 · 23 October 2019]

I'm always on the hunt for a good Rom Com to watch with my wife. This had a review score over 6, so we gave it a crack. We literally stopped watching it after 10 minutes. Rubbish acting, like cringe worthy acting. I don't know who reviewed this with high scores in the past, but it's not worth the watch. The acting was just "that bad". Plus the story, as far as we watched was just terrible, b-grade stuff.

RHH Review

[isedehi · 3/10 · 15 October 2020]

It is difficult to believe TIFF screened this movie in 2017. The movie seriously is lacking in depth and originality.

Great acting and love story

[graphicgyrl · 9/10 · 30 April 2018]

Loved. Loved this film. It's so refreshing to see wonderful love stories coming out of Africa. I am now searching for these actors in other movies.

Refreshing, New, Love Story!!

[butterflylarita · 10/10 · 5 August 2018]

This is one of the best love. funny, well acted stories I have seen for a while! I love the beautiful black actors, and enjoyed that it is just as good as the typical "Hollywood" made movies!! Also, not a lot of sex, and language to make it good!! Its so nice to see fresh new faces in our culture, that are so talented! I will definitely be looking for these actors and other movies from Nigeria! Also I'll tell others to boost the ratings! Please keep making these movies!

Loved it

[tsreels-73847 · 10/10 · 24 March 2019]

It was funny and good acting. Very nice romantic comedy! It nice to see African movies and actors

Super Cute Romantic Comedy

[nashkeri · 10/10 · 26 April 2020]

So, I am normally not a romantic comedy kinda movie viewer, but this may be the movie to flip my preferences. This movie was really fun, funny, and beautifully filmed. I really liked it, and the clothing and style was quite extra. I highly recommend it.

Good Nollywood romantic comedy

[diopraph · 8/10 · 17 July 2020]

This movie is exactly cheesy enough to make you smile after a bad day. And that is precisely the job of a romantic comedy. The lead actress is lovely too. Always amazed by how much Nollywood has improved in the last 10 years. Can't wait to see the first nigerian movie to win an Oscar.