Christmas is Coming is a 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy film starring Ufuoma McDermott, Chioma Chukwuka, Deyemi Okanlawon, Zack Orji and Sola Sobowale. The film was written and directed by Ufuoma McDermott.[1]
| Christmas is Coming | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ufuoma McDermott |
| Written by | Ufuoma McDermott |
| Produced by | Ufuoma McDermott |
| Starring | Ufuoma McDermott Chioma Chukwuka Zack Orji Sola Sobowale Deyemi Okanlawon Mary Lazarus Odenike Odetola Gregory Ojefua |
| Edited by | Jude Legemah |
| Music by | Kolade Morakinyo |
Production company | The USM Company |
| Distributed by | Silverbird Distribution Company |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
Plot
editHenri Atta (Ufuoma McDermott) is a tomboy who suffers a string of misadventures after undergoing a makeover by her flatmates; Avia and Nene (Mary Lazarus, Izzie Otaigbe) a few days to Christmas, which also coincides with her big pitch at the office.
Henri is given a hard time during her pitch, which is further exacerbated by the antics of her colleague Lola Makinde (Chioma Chukwuka).
The story takes a turn, when Henri unwittingly falls in love with her boss Koko Williams (Deyemi Okanlawon).
Cast
edit- Ufuoma McDermott as Henri Atta
- Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Atta
- Chioma Akpotha as Lola Makinde
- Zack Orji as General Atta
- Deyemi Okanlanwon as Koko Williams
- Mary Lazarus as Avia
- Gregory Ojefua as Mr. Esan
- Michael Okon as Harry
- Izzie Otaigbe as Izzie Otaigbe
- Odenike Odetola as Sales Clerk
- Amanda Oruh as Chika Eze
- Ray Adeka as Osaretin Ida
Production and release
editUfuoma McDermott revealed that she began writing the story for the film in 2013,[2] while principal photography began in early 2017 and the trailer was released on 24 October 2017.[3] The film premiered at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinemas, Lekki on 18 November 2017,[4] and pre-release tickets were sold,[5] before the film was released in cinemas across Nigeria on 24 November 2017.
Critical reception
editPulse Nigeria reported that actor Richard Mofe-Damijo remarked upon seeing the film “I love it! I love the movie.”[2] The general consensus on the site was that Christmas is Coming will “get you reeling with laughter but also get you mildly tensed because of the suspense all packed up in the final scenes.”[6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "'CHRISTMAS IS COMING' FOR SOLA SOBOWALE, CHIOMA AKPOTHA, OTHERS". InformationNG. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 October 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Movies "Christmas is coming" premieres at Imax cinemas in a grand style [Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. 28 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 September 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Watch Ufuoma McDermott, Chioma Chukwuka, Deyemi Okanlawon in trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Christmas Is Coming Movie Premiere Photos..." SDK. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Christmas Hampers For Grabs At 'Christmas `Is Coming' Movie Premiere". Leadership Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
- ^ "Movie Review: Christmas is coming; an epic end to a hilarious beginning". Pulse Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 December 2017. Archived from the original on 20 December 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.