Mr. & Mrs.
Nse Ikpe-Etim, Joseph Benjamin, Barbara Soky, Thelma Okodua, Paul Apel, Paul Sambo, Chioma Nwosu, Mpie Mapetla, Nonye Ike
NSE to Joseph Benjamin in front of his mistress: "Look at me! (Points to self) Look at me. I'm the mother of three kids and you say this... this fat thing from Lesotho is stthe thing you want to be my competition? This (points to mistress) is no competition, Ken. It isn't! If this is it... You have FAILED!!!
Mr and Mrs part 1 and 2
Ikechukwu Onyeka
Chinwe Egwuagu
2011
A different storyline
A semi-controversial message
-Story: [4 out of 5] Loved the story… I can’t say much without saying too much or being redundant by providing information already provided in the trailer. Just know, that it’s not a waste of time #ThatIsAll.
-Originality: [4 out of 5] The entire concept of the uber traditional man who expects his wife to be (what I’d like to refer to as) the archaic-before-the-civil-war type is a concept that has been (or should I say, ‘used to be’) everpresent in our Nollywood movies. It might not have been individually explored, as in, it might not have been the main theme of the movie, but it’s still an ever present motif. The story might be about Pete Edochie as an evil chief trying to steal the crown or whatever, but beneath it all there is always that wife going to bring palm wine for the guests, that wife calling out ‘Nna anyi’ (igbo for ‘our father’), that wife bringing out seats, bringing out akpu and ofe onugbu (pounded yam and bitter leaf soup) and coming back to carry the plates afterwards. However, even though the motifs have always been there, this is the first movie from Nollywood that I’ve seen fully explore the idea (at least in this manner)
-Predictability: [3 out of 5] Again… the bad part of movies like this for me is that they have to loose points in predictability. However, regardless of the fact that we can all see the end coming, we all still watch it.
-Directing/Editing: [4 out of 5] Kudos to producer and director and editor or whoever was responsible for making a non-4 part movie. Straight to the point. No unnecessary scenes. Straight to the point. Loved the cinematography in general.
-Acting quality: [3 out of 5] NSE IS PHENOMENAL! I no fit shout. Many-a-scene did I have to pause and just marvel at the extent of her skills. Love Joseph Benjamin, like Majid, he is gradually getting better from scene to scene. Guest appearance by Paul Sambo. All the other people, exempting Barbara Soky, were not entirely torturous but nearly so. Indeed they were mildly capable of acting and if placed in any other movie, would shine beyond compare. But when you’re in a movie with Nsenile then, sorry to say, good is not good enough. Basically, all the nameless people needed to up their game.
-Setting and Costume/Make-Up: [4 out of 5] Wanger! Nicely done
-Props and Graphics [3 out of 5] On Point
-Video Quality [3 out of 5] Well done
-Audio Quality [3 out of 5] Nice
-Soundtrack and Musical Score [4 out of 5] I love how they used an actual celebrity to do the soundtrack of this movie (love J. Martins so I may be a little biased). Basically, it was a job well done…
Stolen Waters
Black November
nice work….I had to choose this movie to criticize as one of my course work in school and u guys made it simple for me, tnk u for that ….I love Mrs Susan Abba Jr.. (Nse Ikpe Etim) and I would love to know her ..she is my role model …is it possible to meet her pls 🙏
I have to say, that this movie is one of my absolute favorite movies to have come out of Nigeria within the last few years (I’ve watched it about 4 times). It is funny, witty, dramatic when necessary, and hits home some valid points about marriage and a woman’s power in it. It is because of this movie that I started to pay attention to Nse. She is the bomb! Let me say it again – the bomb. She can bring wahala, but at the same time be sensitive and loving with her characters. I think the other actors did well, so I’m not sure what the criticism would be, as they were in supporting roles, and supported the main characters to the best of their abilities. I especially liked Thelma Okodua’s role, as I was highly anticipating what we would find in her marital home. Regarding predictability, I think there are many stories that have some form of predictability, but in this film, I don’t think I can say that it was completely predictable. It seems like the technical aspects of the film was what brought the rating down to a 73%, but overall I would give it somewhere close to a 85%.
Now I understand your comments. Can see you were on fire over this movie.
But I too had no problems with the performances in this movie. Maybe i wasn’t as superlative in praise because the message irked me.
I first noticed Nse in Bursting out I think ….. with Genevieve, and she hasn’t disappointed!
I don’t know where your comment disappeared too o. I’m actually perturbed now that comments are disappearing on here. Lol but yeah I loved the movie too
NR where is my comment? I gave this movie a high rating na..I really enjoyed this movie, I have seen it 4 times and never got tired of it..Awesome acting…I am shall still recovering from Joseph Benjamin current scandal sha..its just wow-ing
It’s Nse Ikpe-Etim, and yes she is great! 🙂
This is one of the best movies we’ve made.I love Nse Nkpe,she amazing and has an amazing talent.Benjamin is good too.Nice movie,costumes,script….nice everything.
I am greatly encouraged! Thanks!!!
Three words! NSE IKPE-ETIM!!! After watching this, I actually go out of my way looking for movies she is in. And so far, she has not disappointed. She was IT. Will I get some death proclamation if I went out on a limb to say she is the young Joke Silva? If you don’t agree, well it is ya problem because I don already talk am.
Just watched the movie and rushed to this site to leave my comment.
Nse is the BEST!!! Nuff said! Btw watched it free on youutube..haha Bargain!!!
Lol yup and legally too… but no contest, Nse is phenomenal!
I love Wanger’s designs. I hope to get some when I an in Nigeria next year, God willing.
Yes o! Let’s support our own. If you need any help getting in touch with her let me know. People with talent should be promoted… thanks Aisha 🙂
I love Wanger’s designs. I hope to get some when I an in Nigeria next year, God willing.
I’ve seen this movie.. Really nice!
I love Nse. Nice one.
yes i definitely agree with the review of this movie, this was ikechukwu onyeka stepping up to the next level, nice one nolly.
Hi Nolly,
I just saw this movie, Nse Ikpe Etim has to be one of your nominees for best actress in your NR Movie Awards 2012. Her performance is just superb. Also a shout out to Joseph Benjamin he was great also.
Haha, Nse will be as long as YOU nominate her.
Nominations begin July 1st o so see you then
Oh wow. Just stumbled on this. Thank you Nollywood Reinvented. We all worked hard and it was a fun experience.
Wanger.
Thanks for stopping by! 😀
I have seen that in alot of your movies and i cant even remember some names,okay thats fine if u can change them,cos it doesnt sound nice at all,cheers
Nolly how do u get to watch all these latest movie even before its release mrs n mrs is not in nigeria yet u ve watched it.figurine went on sale in febuary and you reviwed it last year.abeg how u dey do am o.
Uhm… Mr & Mrs is on sale at http://www.executiveimagemovies.com and I still haven’t seen the figurine… that was a COMING SOON post…i.e it only had the trailer and movie info.
NR i think u are rude when u call people no names on your rewiew,that they are no names to you,they could be no names to other viewers,stip using the word no names,its very wrong
You have a valid point. The past couple of months I’ve tried to go back to reviews in which I used those words and edit them and you’ll notice that I attempt to stop calling people that in more recent reviews.
If you find a review in which an actor is referred to as that, please bring it to my attention and it shall be corrected. Thanks