The CEO
| The CEO | |
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 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Kunle Afolayan |
| Screenplay by | Tunde Babalola |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Dawid Pietkiewicz |
| Edited by | Laja Adebayo |
| Music by | Kulanen Ikyo |
Production company | Golden Effects |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
The CEO is a 2016 Nigerian film directed by Kunle Afolayan, starring Kemi Lala Akindoju, Hilda Dokubo, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Angélique Kidjo and Wale Ojo. The film premiered at the Eko Hotels and Suites on July 10, 2016.[1] The film was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. The London premiere was held in October 2016 at Leicester Square Vue Cinema.[2]
Cast
[edit]- Kemi Lala Akindoju as Lisa
- Hilda Dokubo as Superintendent Ebenezer
- Jimmy Jean-Louis as Jean-marc
- Angélique Kidjo as Dr. Zara Zimmerman
- Wale Ojo as Kola
- Peter Nzioki as Jomo
- Rico Panagio as Riikard
- Aurelie Eliam as Eloise
- Fatym Layachi as Yasmin
- Feige as Mr. Cheng
- Allen Wu as M. Cheng's Associate
- Vivian Chenxue Lu as Mr. Cheng's Associate
- Ainea Ojiambo as Hakeem
- Olabode Tokosi as Alaye
- Alexandros Konstrantaras as Bermudez
- Adekunle Gold as Musician
- Leah Moyo as Becky
Plot
[edit]Five of the top members of a company are sent to a retreat, and they are told that one of them will become the new CEO. The cordial atmosphere quickly turns into a competition to see who can outdo all the others.
Reception
[edit]Chioma Nwanna of BellaNaija praised the production, casting and location of the film. She noted in her review that the grammatical correctness in the dialogue by Tade Ogidan was top -otch. She went further to say W that ale Ojo and Nico Panagio playing "Kola Alabi" and Riikard Van Outen , respectively, were high pointsin the character depictions of the film but felt Kemi Lala’s role wasn't convincing. She also observed that Afolayan's use of many languages in his films gives a special impression. The trail of mystery murder was identified to shape most Aof folayan's movie s successfully,but, in this case, Nwanna felt the storyline surrounding the deaths wasn't properly orchestrated. It concluded its review by saying ,"Okay, happy thoughts and positive vibes. It really was a good film. Just wish it cleaned up better. ut hey, I could give it a second watch and see how that works out."[3]
Chidumga Izuzu of Pulse Nigeria captioned its review from the description that it was "... a serious film that does not offer the conventional entertainment that most viewers seek from Nollywood movies". It ended with a summary that "The CEO" might not be Afolayan's best work, but it is a highly engaging piece of work that grips your attention for a greater part of it, and has you guessing, asking lots of questions, thinking, and solving mysteries".[4] YNaija described the lack of awards for the film at the 2017 AMVCA as a welcome development and something "pleasant".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Adedayo, Showemimo (July 10, 2016). "Kunle Afolayan's 'CEO' movie to premiere in Lagos today". TheNet.ng.
- ^ Soars, Tonia (October 29, 2016). "Kunle Afolayan, Angelique Kidijo, Wale Ojo And More At The CEO Movie London Premiere". 360nobs.com.
- ^ Nnanna, Chioma (July 31, 2016). "Chioma Nnanna Reviews Kunle Afolayan's New Movie 'The C.E.O". Bellanaija.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (July 25, 2016). "Kunle Afolayan's "The CEO" isn't a conventional Nollywood movie". Pulse.ng.
- ^ admin (March 5, 2017). "THE FILM BLOG: THE CEO AND A TRIP TO JAMAICA WERE SHUT OUT FROM THE AMVCAS AND WE COULDN'T BE MORE PLEASED". YNaija.com.