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Friday 12 September 2014

Joy Isi Bewaji and Tosyn Bucknor review Omoni Oboli’s Being Mrs Elliott

Omoni Oboli’s movie Being Mrs Elliott which opened in the cinemas last weekend has been enjoying rave reviews. Below are reviews from the former editor of Genevieve Magazine Joy Isi Bewaji, top radio personality Tosyn Bucknor and blogger Thelma. If you have seen the movie, let us know what you think. What they all wrote after the cut...


What Joy Wrote...
I was laughing, sighing, wiping tears, oohing-and-aahing. Omoni has outdone herself! Witty conversations, thigh-clapping hilarity, superb cinematography, dazzling performances, crisp and animated. Long before phony friends and Louboutins, pricey rocks and chic makeup… there was love- in all its saccharine delight. Omoni Oboli’s “Being Mrs. Elliot” parades a cast and a story filled with warmth that leaves the required sweetened after-taste of comedy mixed with romance and a bit of leisurely suspense. The movie borrows our dissatisfaction, curiosities, hopes and hopelessness, and weaves into it the conviction that is true love.

If it ever exists, it was made known in crisp picture when a village traditional doctor (AY Makun) found Mrs. Lara Elliot (Omoni Oboli)-  an accident victim, discovered in the thick of nowhere, away from her life of luxury in the metropolis, and brought into the shed that was to become her new home.
Lara suffers amnesia, but even that could not conceal the discomfort of this lowly living; a prick of sub-consciousness tries to bring back a past that she must reclaim; yet not forthcoming with memory, she decides to relax in the arms of love- spread wide open by AY. And between bush paths, a rib-tickling love rival in the form of Bimpe (Lepacious Bose), a rotund piece of theatrical belligerence who constantly makes life nightmarish for Lara; but back-slapping humorous for us- the popcorn viewers.

Early on, there were chirpy faux friends and an oh-so handsome husband, Bill Elliot (Majid), with whom marriage had become a tactless chore. Lara Elliot had made the trip to kill the nagging suspicion of a cheating husband- and alas, call it naiveté or stupidity on the part of Bill, his wife catches him beneath Nonye, his Personal Assistant. No not sex, just a massage- shoulder massage, with oils and sprawling nakedness and sexy lingerie. Lara is still and angry, but finally finds her answers- this marriage is a trifling joke!

(Bill is really just a clueless hot dude, probably the last one on the planet. But looking so good and so sexy in all his cluelessness, you’d be quick to forgive him, staring at those ripped arms… bless!)
But I deviate…so yes…where was I?

Aha! So this leads to a chance encounter with a woman, Fisayo (Uru Eke), who is running away from her present- she just witnessed the death of her fiancé in the hands of political thugs. Hot on her  trail and because fright has its own unique smell, the thugs are sure to find her in the small city, so she makes a run for it and tries to leave town…

Lara Elliot is leaving town too, back to base, after finding her man and his PA on lust conduit.
The two women meet- Lara and Fisayo. Conversation ensues… admiration of the big wedding rock on one’s finger… an exchange… an accident… and their lives create a twist that births mayhem.
“Being Mrs Elliot” is consumed as ardently as chirpy gossip over drinks and friendship, each lending its own colour and mischief. A sweet love story; genuine with a lot of faith.
I was laughing, sighing, wiping tears, oohing-and-aahing. Omoni has outdone herself! Witty conversations, thigh-clapping hilarity, superb cinematography, dazzling performances, crisp and animated.

AY Makun puts up a heart-warming performance, Uru Eke does excellent work with her bit, Lepacious Bose- bless her; she sparkles, hops and glows in her buxom genius!
And there was Imeh Umoh, by far the funniest man in Nollywood! All he need do is bat his eyelid and you’ll be rolling on the floor. A hiccup, a mispronounced word, a passé act, quirky expressions, that shrink-of-a-voice… Umoh who played the cab driver was resplendent; it broke my heart into tiny happy pieces.

Omoni has proven to be a woman of many parts- a great actor and a good director. You will not miss the professional details lurking in the movie- in between phone calls and the expected filtered sounds, for one.
Nollywood is not running out of breath anytime soon; it is not slowing down. Movies like “Being Mrs. Elliot” show us that the race tracks are just being lined- for a marathon.


Read blogger Thelma’s review of Omoni Oboli’s Being Mrs Elliott - here


Read Tosyn Bucknor’s review of Omoni Oboli’s Being Mrs Elliott - here

Showing time for Omoni Oboli’s Being Mrs Elliott in cinemas across the country from Friday September 12 - Thursday September 18, 2014. (There would be another schedule for the following week).
SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, VICTORIA ISLAND
Being Mrs Elliott : 2:05pm,6:35pm,8:45pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, IKEJA
Being Mrs Elliott : 12:00pm,4:40pm

 SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, SEC
Being Mrs Elliott : 11:50am,2:00pm,6:20pm,8:30pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS CEDDI PLAZA , ABUJA
Being Mrs Elliott : 12:00pm,2:10pm,6:35pm,

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, PORT HARCOURT
Being Mrs Elliott : 12:00pm,2:10pm, 4:20pm,6:30pm,8:40pm

SILVERBIRD CINEMAS, UYO
Being Mrs Elliot : 11:50am,2:10pm,4:40pm,6:50pm

OZONE  CINEMAS LAGOS
Being Mrs Elliott : 2:25pm,4:50pm,9:00pm

GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS LAGOS
Being mrs Elliot: 11:45am, 2:00pm, 4:15pm, 6:30pm, 8:45pm.

 GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS, PORT HARCOURT
Being mrs Elliot: 10:0am, 2:35pm, 6:50pm, 9:00pm.

GENESIS DELUXE CINEMAS, ENUGU
Being mrs Elliot: 2:55pm.

 FILM HOUSE CINEMAS, LAGOS
Being Mrs Elliott : 10:00pm,12:05pm,4:10pm,8:15pm

 FILM HOUSE CINEMAS,HERITAGE MALL, IBADAN
Being Mrs Elliott: 1:15pm,3:15pm,6:35pm

 FILM HOUSE CINEMAS SAMONDA
Being Mrs Elliott : 2:35pm,6:45pm

40 comments:

Bishop Dammy said...

Would try and see the movie too then..*time*. Continue to prosper Omoli. Psalm 1:3. BishopDammy#

Anonymous said...

Libers, una too like gossip! There's no Maureen oh(@ Toke's post). You people said he may be on another woman's lap and I gave the woman a name....'Maureen'

Steveosky 4 Real. said...

All I can see is Omoni's beatiful face. She is really pretty I must say...

Peejay said...

Noted, we will find to to watch "Being Mrs Olushola Elliot". Lol.

Beausteven said...

OK seen

haters-slayer said...

i hope the story line of this movie is totally different from every other movie,bcus the rate at which they advertise the movie eh,one will think its a must watch movie.

Anonymous said...

Nice concept...I will be there by the pecial grace of God



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ary said...

looks like something I could watch

Anonymous said...

The picture quality was very poor, it made everyone look old and scary. I dunno if it only happened at d cinema I saw it. But nice story line I must confess. Well done Omoli!

Unknown said...

I don't know who Miss/Mrs Joy is but I already love her. Your mode of writing is so captivating, I've already fallen in love with the movie and very eager to see it. Your choice of words, expressions and humour are very exquisite. I would love to meet you, and also very willing to learn from someone like you. #Kudos to Omoni. I said it before and i'll say it again, Omoni God bless your efforts, continue to create a distinction you and a few other directors in Nollywood. Finally Nigerians are gradually being saved from an almost dwindling industry. Unu Emela.

Unknown said...

Ok



BORN TO SHINE!!!!

Unknown said...

No comment. #####QUEENMAYA####

Anonymous said...

I watched it yesterday and I can tell you I laughed from the beginning to the end.

It seems like a copy but the Naija factor made it a totally new movie.

I plan to go back tomorrow, that's how much fun I had....

Tee.....

Anonymous said...

Wil lyke to watch it


MZ G

Anonymous said...

linda u try ,,.., make i sidon read all thz? u try wel wel.

Darkchildlovethyhair said...

Now I know I have to see this movie!

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Unknown said...

OWk o...... Omoni is just awesome!!!! we get it

OMA said...

This Joy is a good writer!

Anonymous said...

e NO REACH UK?

Unknown said...

Sounds interesting.... A must watch I guess

Anonymous said...

To be honest, it was a little silly. You have to overlook a lot of illogical bits while seeing this movie. Make that highly illogical bits. She got the comedy right I must say tho.
At the end of the movie, it all contradicted my own personal belief system, notice I said mine and I worry that Omoni is an advocate of divorce. Afterall, she is married. So although it all seemed to end sweetly, it gives me personally some concern that Nigerian movies are incorporating western culture. It's fast becoming acceptable, immoral standards.
I tried not to give much away in this review. Again, these are my thoughts

Anonymous said...

Gud one, so happy its coming frm a woman. Kudos. Patience.

APPLE said...

Omoni the married whore just like Omotola.

Unknown said...

Yeye movie

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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I havent watched the movie but frm lots of attention giving to the movie am guessing the movie will be so interesting..
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Unknown said...

Luv da movie.is rili NYC

Olajumoke said...

I saw the movie at the Silverbird Galleria (Ikeja City Mall)....it was more of comedy to me....ok though

Princess Charming said...

Lol...

Anonymous said...

nice movie it was, I liked the suspense, comedy and the tale end . nice job to all the cast and crew who did dis job.

Anonymous said...

Hv seen d movie,she rili nailed it.its a movie 2 kill 4!thumbs up Omoni
#IttyFinest#

Linda said...

Joy Girl!!

I doff my cap for you!! Your review was wonderful. I was captivated by your command of words. More grease to your elbows.

Omoni - please when is the London premiere of Being Mrs Elliot!?!? I cant wait to watch this movie too!

tboy said...

Can say its one of d most interesting nigerian movie av watched....thumbs up 2 u omoni.

Anonymous said...

FIRST TO COMMENT***(GURU)

INTERESTING,...

Anonymous said...

So every1 must know u went to ICM 4d 1st tym ever in ur life. Some pple and unnecessary show off.

Anonymous said...

@apple.as much as i love omotola i will not have u insult her,you hear.yes d movie has a good storyline.

Anonymous said...

A bit of a photocopy of the American Film - Mrs Winterborne.

Anonymous said...

Bought!!

Anonymous said...

Bought!!

Unknown said...

Very interesting movie

Unknown said...

i was luck when i got to the movies last two weeks i meet omoni oboli her self #ahan herself.... and she said watch my movie u will enjoy it...... i wanted to see plane but i found out the movie was crappy and it was showing for 3:4opm my exact time but i had to buy being miss Elliot that will be showing by 7:20pm ,..... me wait for a movie for tat long impossicant it has never happened but omoni was nice, persuasive, smiling all through our converstaion, she was different from whaat blogger said about her ............ so i bought the ticket with my girls, chilled at rhapsody bar with a glass of pinacolada and mojito for the wait.............. i must tell u it was worth the wait i laughed from the beginning to the end of the movie,it was really interesting ..... that driver thou ...so hilarious. i feel full

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