Talius Dike 
The Man of God has been a long time coming, and it’s finally here. The Bolanle Austen-Peters production arrived on Netflix over the Easter holiday on April 16, and eager fans have had their chance to see it again and again. Opinions have started to form and, slowly, found themselves all over the internet, particularly on the micro-blogging site Twitter.
The reception is mixed. A popular opinion shared by many is that while the movie boasts of a shiny production, high-quality cast, commendable performances, and a story that could’ve been worth more than ten others, these opportunities are mostly squandered as the movie lacked depth.
Take a look at some of these opinions below:
Man of God movie is exactly what I hate about nigeria. Promise and fail. So many opportunities to be great but it still decides to be mediocre. If you see the trailer and then you see the movie, it’s just APC. Promise and fail #ManOfGodTheMovie #manofgod
— QueenYeloMelo (@yelo_queen) April 16, 2022
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Man of God movie is exactly what I hate about nigeria. Promise and fail. So many opportunities to be great but it still decides to be mediocre. If you see the trailer and then you see the movie, it’s just APC. Promise and fail #ManOfGodTheMovie #manofgod
— QueenYeloMelo (@yelo_queen) April 16, 2022
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The screenplay of this #ManOfGod is too shitty and all over the place… Picture and production is solid.
Nollywood, fuxking tell better stories.
— Nwoke Oma (@Ogagus) April 17, 2022
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The storyline. I don’t get. Like different storylines cutting short and starting off somehow. How & why did Joy leave Sam? Why didn’t she continue her work for God even if her husband couldn’t? Why was his abusive father the one to welcome him while the poor mum died?#ManOfGod
— Your Fashion Designer💓 (@chinenyeanoka) April 16, 2022
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The acting in Man of God movie is good but the story, script and Editing is F9 abeg! The only character that was good was Teju! Teju was so good and kind and got nonsense in return. This world is witches #ManOfGodTheMovie #ManOfGod
— QueenYeloMelo (@yelo_queen) April 16, 2022
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WTF is this #ManOfGod movie about??
What is the message here please?
Wasn’t his Dad abusive AF in the beginning? With his toxic Christianity?! pic.twitter.com/K8Gh2dqWOi
— UchennaG (@mamaOlanna) April 16, 2022
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Honestly #ManOfGod had potential and could have been more but the story is up and down. It doesn’t follow a straightforward pattern, it goes up,down,sideways,front,back.
I will rate it a 6.5/10
— Royalty★ (@CaptainSeun) April 16, 2022
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There were relatively lighter comments, too:
Mawuli really nailed the guest speaker act in #ManOfGod. The modesty during introduction pic.twitter.com/k9DihsAFh0
— BlessingsTimidi DIGHA (@BlessingsDigha) April 16, 2022
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I like Prince, all his scenes are funny to me 😂 #manofGod
— Nwadiutó🌼 (@Ehmelia) April 16, 2022
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I think we can agree that the movie #ManOfGod was cruise right? Let’s not overthink it. It could be better sha. It felt rushed to me.
— Wealth 😌 (@_olaideo) April 16, 2022
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Watched #ManofGod earlier.
An enjoyable watch, the entire cast brought it but DSF bodied her role.
The ending felt a bit rushed but overall good one.— Towbee (@kajerooluwatobi) April 16, 2022
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Akah Nnani, Osas Ighodaro and everyone on the cast & crew did an excellent job. #manofGod
— Obiageli the Peacock (@Obiags_) April 16, 2022
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Man Of God is worth the hype. They didn’t condemn the Church, they explained What A True Man Of God Is Like. To those that say they have a Calling, please see this movie and learn. God bless Every character and production team.#ManOfGodTheMovie #ManOfGod #Netflix pic.twitter.com/8xqlZBbQCr
— Nnanna 👴 (@iamuma__) April 16, 2022
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#ManOfGod is the perfect Easter movie. Wow 10/10
I cried at the ending. Loved every bit of it. @Ms_DSF & @akahnnani Dey act abeg! ❤️❤️
— chibaby😘 (@feranmiokafor) April 17, 2022
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Have you seen Man of God on Netflix? Tell me, in the comments, how you feel about the movie.
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