When I say I am super proud of the movie industry in my nation "I mean it with every fiber in me." Before now, I didn't think anyone would catch me watching a Nigerian movie; I didn't try it because if I did, I'd be disappointed, and I don't want that for my mental health. Disappointment doesn't sit well with me.
That is the major reason I run away in order not to be disappointed; I think in certain situations, it is better to avoid it. So, the fact that I can sit down on my couch and spend an hour and a few minutes finishing a Nollywood movie means something was involved, and that is an improvement. My nation's movies keep improving, and I'm super proud of that.
This particular movie was released in 2019, and at that moment, it was the most trending. There was no way it was going to trend silently without me getting to know about it.
Quick question: what would you do if you came across $800,000?
The Plot
The movie tells the story of three sugar sisters who accidentally discovered $800,000 (in dollars) in the house of a corrupt chief, Douglas. In the next couple of days, they start spending the money, or you can say lavishing the money only to meet their Waterloo when the mafia comes to claim the money.
Also, the news got to the EFCC when the sugar sisters were issued a search warrant, but they weren't able to find money, you can say, "The sisters were smart, right?" But then, how smart can they be?
They thought Christ came down from heaven to hide the money, unaware that one of the sister's boyfriends had been peeking at their conversation. So he stole the money. Unfortunately, as they were trying to get the money from him, he lost his life. The movie contained so many plot twists and unveiled so many predictable scenes.
The Review
The first thing that attracted me to the movie were the cast; you can say my favorite actors were stared in it, and maybe that is the reason I was crazy about the movie back then, but I just realized that now.
The movie was hilarious; I know the storyline didn't portray the movie to be a comedy movie, but then, at every point, I found myself laughing my lungs out.
I love the bond that existed between the three sisters and how they were able to overcome the situation that befallen them despite the arguments and disagreement that happened, but then, just like they say, "blood is thicker than water," that bond always prevails.
The movie was an amazing piece. Kudos to the director and all the team for making this piece and for the creativity they put in.
I'm gonna rate this movie an 8/10; you might be wondering, despite all the incredible things I've said so far, why eight? Well, I feel like more things would have been added to the piece and the end part was kind of predictable.
Images are screenshots from my phone.
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