PHONE SWAP- The Review PT 2

In typical Nollywood fashion, welcome back to the Part Two of Phone Swap - The Review. Hopefully this will be the last part. Alright,I'm going to continue from where I left off. The first part was basically the downside or what some people call the epic fail in movies. Good news is, the Upside definitely outweighs the Downside. I'll try as much as possible to arrange my thoughts in a manner that will grant you easy understanding because they seem to be all over the place. #Excited.

This is the part where honor will be given where it is due. I must say I am mighty proud of Golden Effects Production. They executed top notch professionalism in all film making departments ranging from good acting, awesome directing, fantastic script writing, sound, lighting, set design, camera movements and shots, Costume, Make up, you name it. I'll point out some of the things that stood out.

All the sets used in this movie are totally realistic. believe it or not, the interior of that airplane Akin and Mary were in, was shot on stage. YES STAGE! Isn't that amazing? Nigerian film makers should borrow a leaf from this production. It doesn't have to always be about cutting cost and saving time. You need to SACRIFICE for something you are passionate about.

Another Set I really loved was Mary's Home. Both the exterior and interior depicted the kind of live in space most tailors who are trying to keep body and soul together lodge in.

 The Sets used in Rural Owerri and Urban Abuja plus the office Scene were incredibly realistic. Both worlds were depicted perfectly through the way and manner the scenes were set.

Aexis' fashion outfit was another realistic Set, among others.

I'd briefly touch on Make - up as well. You know how female cops paint their faces and look hedious under the sun while trying to maintain law and order? That was the kind of make-up used on Cynthia (Ada Ameh) who was an officer of the law in the Movie. Alexis' make-up also depicts the kind that all these wanna be society ladies wear just to ''stand out''. Hideous!! Make up was excellently done. Costumes were also very appropriate for the characters being portrayed.

Madam Alexis

Cynthia

Ghanaian Girlfriend (Lydia Forson)

Hussana

Alpha and Omega 

I'm going to say acting in this movie is first class. My personal favorite is Chika Chukwu (Hussana). She balanced humor and seriousness without making it unreal. It seemed like a very natural part of her and I loved it. Acting is supposed to be natural and not forced. If it's not in you, then it means you need to work harder. We need to see more of her in our TV Sets. Another Duo I liked were Alpha and Omega (The Twins). Their names alone will send you laughing straight to the floor. All Characters were portrayed excellently well. Who won't love some Ada Ameh, Joke Sylva and Chika Okpala?


Some camera angles and shots left me breathless. I'd leave a few pictures below to speak for themselves.

A lot of products were advertised in this film and I believe its a way of showing your sponsors and those working hand in hand with you that you appreciate them as a film maker for going on this not-so-easy journey with you. I spotted Globacom, Pepsi, 7up, IRS Airline, among others.

There were lots and lots of hilarious scenes in the movie. I'd recommend it anytime and any day to people whose spirits are down and need some form of activity to help liven them up. Below are some of my favorite scenes from the movie.

The fight between Akin and his girlfriend

The applause given to Akin for eating with his hands

The frank talk between Akin and Cynthia

When Akin had a ''Bonding'' moment with Alpha and Omega

Did Cynthia's husband sit on her lap?! LoL

Genuine laughter #Happiness

When Hussana broke the news about Mary's new boyfriend to Tony.

The moment Akin fell in Love with Mary

When Akin arrived Owerri proper. LOL that look on his face!

The tatafo neighbour. (They're everywhere)

''Did you just roll your eyes at me'' moment between mother and son. 

When Tony used diplomacy to turn down his birthday gift

I also appreciate the fact that Phone Swap was dedicated to Nigeria's very own Sam Loco Efe who passed away shortly before the movie was made. He was supposed to play the role of Mary's dad and Chika Okpala humbly accepted to play that character after Sam's demise. May the Gentle soul of our veteran actor and all other actors in the industry who have passed away rest in the bosom of the Lord. Amen.

Do I recommend this movie to all those who haven't seen it? Of course YES! It is a must watch for everyone as it is family friendly and cuts across all ages. Laughter they say keeps you young and healthy and is food for the soul. Too much laughter isn't bad for anyone. I'd say go out there and purchase ORIGINAL DVDs from retail outlets and let's fight piracy together.

God Bless Kunle Afolayan, more grease to his elbow. God bless Nollywood (We shall get there), and God bless our darling Country Nigeria.

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TOGETHER WE CAN KICK PIRACY OUT OF NIGERIA.