Information Guyana: African Modes

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Year of Release: 2012<br />
Story/ Screenplay – Rita C Onwurah<br />
Director – Desmond Elliot<br />
<strong>Producer – Emem Isong and Uche Jombo</strong></div>
<strong>Starring:</strong><br />
Tonto Dikeh – Ella<br />
Uche Jombo – Dora<br />
Uti Nwachukwu – Gerald<br />
Obiora Olife Samuel – Junior<br />

<strong>Themes:</strong><br />
Love<br />
Death<br />

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<strong>NollywoodForever.Com Rating – 72%</strong></div>
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Synopsis:</h3>
Gerald, played by Uti Nwachukwu is a philadering commitment shy 
executive, who is horrified when he is told that his nephew Junior will 
be left in his custody after his brother’s death. He worries that this 
development will mark the end of his social life, leaving him subject to
 a life of PTA meetings and cleaning nose boogers, but there is no 
choice as the only way out of the arrangement according to the will is 
if he himself dies. Under his girlfriend Ella’s (Tonto Dikeh) 
persistence he reluctantly takes the boy into his home, but struggling 
to bond with the boy hires a nanny to help him out, who is a recently 
sacked secretary (Uche Jombo) with a huge secret. Her presence causes 
his girlfriend to feel resentful.<br />

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<h2>
Acting</h2>
This is the first time that I am seen Uti in a film. He is good 
looking and dresses sharply but his acting doesn’t excite me at all. He 
is aiiight but just way too hyper and shouts alot. If he toned it down a
 little, he could actually be good. He did actually improve as the movie
 went on, hmmmm or did I just get used to him? The other newbie was way 
more natural (the guy that played his friend) although his performance 
wasn’t anything you would write and tell your friends about either. 
Tonto’s acting felt forced, with the more and more common habit she has 
of stumbling over her words. Back in the day Tonto would KILL every 
performance. Her performances are hit or miss these days. Uche 
translated her role well. She never disappoints, so I didn’t expect 
anything less. Dora’s friend reminded me of Chika Ike her voice sounded 
that same, just annoying.<br />

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Just Had To Big Up Tonto’s Hair</h2>
Tonto looked flawless. The hair was Brazilian but flowing and 
blended. This must be noted because we all know just how horrific 
Brazilian hair can look. It seriously looked amazing, as did her make up
 and her wardrobe. She was dressed to kill. The colours and style were 
like woah. Uche was definitely not on the same levels although she 
looked decent. The weave was reddish and a little shabby. I know she can
 look fab but unfortunately this wasn’t one of those times.<br />

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Memorable Quotes</h2>
Tonto and Uche outside the bank,<br />

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“You are parked in my parking spot.”<br />

“Are you serious? I didn’t see your fadda’s name written there.”</blockquote>
Tonto to Uche when Uche tells her that she did not come previously, because her name wasn’t called,<br />

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“I would have eventually remembered your name if it didn’t sound like a monkey’s pussy.”</blockquote>
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Memorable Scene</h2>
The scene where Uti was interviewing nannies was hilarious, particularly the born again Christian and the nose picker.<br />

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Nollywood Forever Says What?</h2>
I didn’t understand why Gerald was so upset when the secret was revealed. <strong>Say What?</strong> Or did he think her affection for him had been faked maybe?<br />

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<h3>
Conclusion:</h3>
The movie was enjoyable to watch and I’d recommend it. Technically 
the movie was nicely shot. The soundtrack blended easily and the picture
 and sound were good. I liked the story but I did find it a little 
predictable. It reminded me of My Soul Mate. Uti was aiiight for a 
newcomer and Uche Jombo was her usual on point self. Thumbs up!</div>