New Money (2018 film)
Directed byTope Oshin Ogun
Written byChinaza 'Naz' Onuzo
Produced byKene Okwuosa
Zulumoke Onuekwusi
Chinaza 'Naz' Onuzo
Isioma Osaje
StarringJemima Osunde
Kate Henshaw
Dakore Akande
Wale Ojo
CinematographyIdowu Adedapo
Pindem Lot
Production
companies
Release date
23 March 2018
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

New Money is a 2018 Nigerian Comedy-Drama film directed by Tope Oshin with production from Inkblot Productions and FilmOne.[1] It tells the story of a sales girl who dreams of becoming a fashion designer that ran into an unexpected inheritance from her absentee father. The film stars Jemima Osunde, Kate Henshaw, Dakore Akande, Wale Ojo amongst others, with Falz d Bahd Guy providing comic relief.[2] It was released on the 23rd of March 2018 in Nigeria.[3] Inkblot and FilmOne collaborates once again after The Wedding Party 2.[4]

Plot

New Money tells the story of 23 year old Toun (Jemima Osunde), who finds herself thrown into the world of the rich after her father (Kalu Ikeagwu) left his multi billion company to her in his will. She initially had a dream to be a fashion designer. She learns that her mother, Fatima (Kate Henshaw) was legally married to her father, Ifeanyi (Kalu Ikeagwu); although, due to strong opposition from his family, the marriage was annulled. He remarried, this time to Ebube (Dakore Akande), but they never had any children together. She ignored her mother and entered into a life of luxury which is threatened by her uncle, Chuka (Wale Ojo) and his son, Patrick (Adeolu Adefarasin). Her decisions puts the company in bad light and portrays her as a bad CEO.

Cast

Theatrical Release

The movie was premiered at the Imax Cinema in Lekki, Lagos by film production companies, Inkblot Productions and FilmOne Distribution on the 23rd of March 2018.[5][6]

Reception

New Money received mixed reviews from movie critics. Ife Olujuyigbe of True Nollywood Stories (TNS) praised the movie for the casting, music selection and rich dialogue but criticised it for what she called 'a rather flat ending and a poster that begs for originality'. Overall, she rates the movie 80%.[7] Ayomide Crit praised the storyline, production and casting but was of the opinion that the storyline lacked depth. The critic was also of the opinion that the directorial composition was averagely done and finally described the movie as 'just there, nothing spectacular and nothing remarkable'.[8]

References

  1. ^ Editor (14 March 2018). "Nollywood movie 'New Money' hits cinemas soon". Daily Trust. Retrieved 9 October 2018. ((cite news)): |last1= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ Daniel, Eniola (21 March 2018). "Veterans, newbies clash in New Money". Guardian. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  3. ^ Ogujiuba, Azuka (24 March 2018). "New Money cast and celebs shut down Inkblot and FilmOne's latest premiere". ThisDay Live. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  4. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (9 March 2018). "Watch Dakore Akande, Jemima Osunde, Kate Henshaw in new trailer". Pulse. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  5. ^ Ogujiuba, Azuka (24 March 2018). "New Money cast and celebs shut down Inkblot and FilmOne's latest premiere". ThisDay Live. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  6. ^ Obokoh, Anthonia (18 March 2018). "'New Money', a clash of veterans and newbies". Business Day. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  7. ^ Olujuyigbe, Ife (4 April 2018). "CINEMA REVIEW: Despite Its Flat Ending, Tope Oshin's "New Money" Is A Good Idea That Meets Proper Execution". TNS. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  8. ^ Crit, Ayomide (31 March 2018). "New Money". The Nation. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
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