I watch movies. THE WEDDING PARTY WAS OVER HYPED DRAMA. I obliged just cos she wanted to see it too

mpowa:

The movie was very good and I would rate it very high. It's not just the story, but the Characters - everybody fits their roles, then the Production is topnotch, I rarely see a nollywood movie with such quality production, it's mostly our music videos that have that. Then talking about global themes, I would say charity begins at home, before you can go global, your people must be in love with your production. I rarely watch nollywood, but I do watch Kunle Afolayan's films and 'the wedding party'. Before Nigerian music began to gain African audience then global audience, Nigerians loved it first, they started playing 50% Nigerian, 50% American music at parties and at homes, now it's almost 100%.indians love their own movies. We already have the uniqueness of the African/Nigerian story which the world would like to see, what's left is quality of acts and productions, so they should just keep up the quality and move away from and 'seven films in a week' films.

if wedding party is shown in cinemas in india,would it blow them away ? Music is a different case. Fela and KSA have been dishing out grooves to westerners for years and Fela toured the USA and europe extensively. It even took Fela Broadway to bring about interest in Fela. All our movie producers here couldnt seal the rights to Felas story and make a movie that would blow the world away . I understand your point but i still think it has to be both ways, our movies must have relevant stories. even if it is just one movie in a whole year that will put us on the global map and get academy awards nominations for best foreign movies, we will go far that way.

caprini1:
Banky w.. really surprised me.

yeah he really did. Wasn't expecting a performance that great from him.

Lyoncrescent:


if wedding party is shown in cinemas in india,would it blow them away ? Music is a different case. Fela and KSA have been dishing out grooves to westerners for years and Fela toured the USA and europe extensively. It even took Fela Broadway to bring about interest in Fela. All our movie producers here couldnt seal the rights to Felas story and make a movie that would blow the world away . I understand your point but i still think it has to be both ways, our movies must have relevant stories. even if it is just one movie in a whole year that will put us on the global map and get academy awards nominations for best foreign movies, we will go far that way.

Maybe it won't blow them away, but I think they'll enjoy watching it. My point is, we're not there yet, but few movies like 'the wedding party' is movement in the right direction.

mpowa:

Maybe it won't blow them away, but I think they'll enjoy watching it. My point is, we're not there yet, but few movies like 'the wedding party' is movement in the right direction.

Noted.

Lyoncrescent:
Global theme may not be the right choice of words. More like Global Acceptance. For example take 3 idiots ,Kuch Kuch Hota hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham

3 Idiots released 2009 had the biggest first week total in US with around $3 million over its first four days

Kuch Kuch Hota hai released 1998 became the first film to cross $5 million mark outside India(money made outside india), and became the highest grosser ever that time

Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham was released in 2001 around 125 prints in the overseas markets, grossing a total of $8.9 million at the end of its theatrical run.[3][59] It performed very well in the United Kingdom, with a gross of $689,000 in its opening weekend. It thus debuted at the third position at the British box-office.[60] The total earnings of the film reached over $3.2 million in the UK.[59] The film also had the biggest opening ever for a Bollywood film in North America, with a gross of $1.1 million in 73 screens

My point is that Nigeria lacks the capacity for a movie to make more than 2 million dollars. If you remove lagos, im sure wedding party wont make more than 100 million naira compared to the over 400 million naira. How many of the 774 Local Governments in Nigeria even have cinemas and even if the had, how many would be feasible ?Even the cinema in calabar is struggling. in the prescence of this, releasing movies internationally to international audiecnes is the way to go. Funny enough , the Nigerian population in the UK may have flooded cinemas to eatch wedding party however we also need white british,americans,chinese,koreans,south americans to watch our movies and be blown away like i was blown away when i watched 3 idiots.

I once again agree with the wrong choice of words for Global themes but rather suggest we make quality movies that will have global acceptance unless of course we want to argue every white person is racist and will never what Nigerian movies which is not true

Now I understand what you are saying. You believe our films lack global appeal or acceptance, which other international films have, and that is why such films have succeeded. I have said it before - we still need to improve the technical quality of our movies & films. Our crews need to master the techniques of lighting, better camera angles, editing & sound. Our dialogue can also be better structured to become more profound. We have great actors, as well as mediocre ones. And they too need to master their craft and improve on it.

Apart from these, the international world of film distribution, logistics and marketing is a huge one. Unlike in Nigeria where people act like jack of all trades, each of these areas are highly specialised and capital intensive. How many of our people have been able to break into this market?

We lack adequate cinema infrastructure in our 774 local govt areas, and this hampers film distribution to a large extent. I agree. But this is due to a failure of govt policy as well as a lack of will, expertise and funding to execute appropriate projects that would improve the film industry, as a whole. It would take ages for me to delve into this aspect. Maybe Orikinla would be willing to share his experience in this area.

Content distribution is big business abroad. Any local film producer would first need to get the technical quality right, after incorporating a great storyline, in order to create a truly engaging piece. Then he or she would need to approach international film distribution companies, to syndicate the rights. It takes a whole lot of work and lots of legal briefs, to achieve. Are our producers, directors and film makers ready and able to do all the tasking legwork, in order to get their films on the world stage? No matter how fantastic your film is, if it is NOT shown to the right audience in different countries, it would never be viewed widely enough, in order to achieve global acceptance.

caprini1:
Remember when Ali baba was begging the cake people that it's bank network that caused the delay in their payment? i couldn't stop laughing

He was "blowing" hot lies there!

His wife at that time did not know everything was on credit!

laudate:


Now I understand what you are saying. You believe our films lack global appeal or acceptance, which other international films have, and that is why such films have succeeded. I have said it before - we still need to improve the technical quality of our movies & films. Our crews need to master the techniques of lighting, better camera angles, editing & sound. Our dialogue can also be better structured to become more profound. We have great actors, as well as mediocre ones. And they too need to master their craft and improve on it.

Apart from these, the international world of film distribution, logistics and marketing is a huge one. Unlike in Nigeria where people act like jack of all trades, each of these areas are highly specialised and capital intensive. How many of our people have been able to break into this market?

We lack adequate cinema infrastructure in our 774 local govt areas, and this hampers film distribution to a large extent. I agree. But this is due to a failure of govt policy as well as a lack of will, expertise and funding to execute appropriate projects that would improve the film industry, as a whole. It would take ages for me to delve into this aspect. Maybe Orikinla would be willing to share his experience in this area.

Content distribution is big business abroad. Any local film producer would first need to get the technical quality right, after incorporating a great storyline, in order to create a truly engaging piece. Then he or she would need to approach international film distribution companies, to syndicate the rights. It takes a whole lot of work and lots of legal briefs, to achieve. Are our producers, directors and film makers ready and able to do all the tasking legwork, in order to get their films on the world stage? No matter how fantastic your film is, if it is NOT shown to the right audience in different countries, it would never be viewed in order to achieve global acceptance.

Noted

Wedding party 1 was quite nice. Let's see how part 2 will be.

Afam4eva:
I saw a review somewhere on the wedding party but i couldn't copy it. It narrows my exact thoughts about the movie. I have never seen a more over-hyped movie in my life until wedding party was released. I don't know if i'm the only one seeing double.

The movie is so overhyped. I was really disappointed after watching it. It lacks content..just a lot of pomp and pageantry with good picture quality.

CoCoLav:


The movie is so overhyped. I was really disappointed after watching it. It lacks content..just a lot of pomp and pageantry with good picture quality.

Exactly. The picture quality and the pomp and pageantry is up there. But the delivery especially from the Actors were average a best. Alibaba was not convincing as a typical Yoruba man. Neither was RMD and Iretiola doyle as an Igbo man and woman respectively.

That hyper-active event planner though, one of my favorite in the movie. She acted the role so well, kudos to her.

Na Waooo, a lot of ppl watch Bigbrother Naija like mad, they even downloaded it, After that....hr comes The Wedding Party, hunnnn part 1, The part 2 is on the way.....Jennifa's Diary Don suffer a lot. Another lesson for me....No matter how u package yourself in the presence of your Husband, he will still cheat on you with Senseless Babe's (BBN) or with expensive ladies (TWP part 1).

otswag:
yeah he really did. Wasn't expecting a performance that great from him.

His emotions was so real....like when he kissed the mum,when she told her to go get our wife,after the kidnapping incident.

Pavore9:


He was "blowing" hot lies there!

His wife at that time did not know everything was on credit!

Those are the scenes that made me love the movie,typical Nigerian husband,trying to hide the truth from his wife,believing he is protecting her,lol.

Great Movie,great for the following reasons:

1. I applaud mo Abudu for ''telling the African story''
Mo Abudu of ebony life TV has always said her goal is to tell the African story,and that is what this movie does.It does not appear to be aimed at a global audience save those interested in the African story.And the movie does just that.Sola Sobowale is that Nigerian Yoryba mother or neighbour every one can identify with.RMD the philandering father,and the little tit bits of our current culturl practices we all know to be through.

2. Nigerian weddings are chaotic

This is a truth we all know and it is well potrayed in the wedding party.From the way we dance,to family drama,there is always something happening at the naija wedding and some of us (not all) love it

3.The production quality
The colors,clarity and other technical aspects to this movie take it to a different level.It was nice and easy to watch.60 million naira for hollywood movie is a low budget movie,these guys achieved something great with 60 million naira.They also showed investing in movies is good bussiness

4.Highly entertaining for a true Nigerian

A true nigerian,(not team diaspora) will appreciate this movie.It does not pretend to be anything other than entertainment for Nigerians.Take the pastors prayer.An outsider will say this is ridiculous and plain stupid,but if you are based in nigeria,chances are you would have attended some function were an overzealous aunt or uncle from MFM would have prayed that way,and you couldnt laugh at them in public.The wedding party was the chance for that public laughter at such nonsense.

Lastly What I hope to see in part 2.

I hope part 2 explores the dynamics of inlaw relations in new marraiages,and how interference uncontrolled ruins things.I hope it addresses how inlaws treat the spouse that is their own well and maltreat or insult the other thinking its acceptable.

Its an opportunity to stimulate public conversations on these issues we all know to be true.I hope the wedding party 2 does justice to these social situations,I hope it makes us laugh and makes us cry,i also hope at the end of it,some one will go back home and take a chill pill from meddling in other peoples homes from the public discuss that will ensure on this our example of the ''Nigerian Marriage''

folakemigeh:
I think i will watch this movie once again


My best part in the movie was when Alibaba and Sola sobowale( The Brides's yoruba parents) came in with Alibaba singing Ayefele's "Eyin temi ba wo ni o"

Same here too.. Even had to crop out the part from the movie

Somehow, I am not too enthusiastic about a Wedding Party Part 2. Why? From experience, most Nigerian movies flop with their second part. It becomes an overkill. Take 'Jenifa' by Funke Akindele, for example. The acting was not superb, the technical quality was not great, but the comedy was infectious. And the masses loved it. By the time she did several spin-offs of the same character, it became boring and overdone.

Instead of doing Wedding Party Part 2, the producers should work on producing memorabilia and merchandise inspired by the Wedding Party theme, in order to further popularise the movie. They should also think of how to distribute it in Eastern and Southern African countries, where there is a huge fan base of Nigerian movie lovers.

Afam4eva:
I saw a review somewhere on the wedding party but i couldn't copy it. It narrows my exact thoughts about the movie. I have never seen a more over-hyped movie in my life until wedding party was released. I don't know if i'm the only one seeing double.

Don't worry, Priyanka Chopra will star in part 3 of the movie

The movie is totally over hyped and if you've seen think like a man too, you'll know that there are similarities between them. I was expecting something different but they still had to take some things from think like a man too.

mpowa:

Maybe it won't blow them away, but I think they'll enjoy watching it. My point is, we're not there yet, but few movies like 'the wedding party' is movement in the right direction.

their are more better movies than the wedding party, the movie wasn't really passing any message compared to the likes of "half of a yellow sun, "October 1st".

What later happened to that thief in the movie?

Afam4eva:
I saw a review somewhere on the wedding party but i couldn't copy it. It narrows my exact thoughts about the movie. I have never seen a more over-hyped movie in my life until wedding party was released. I don't know if i'm the only one seeing double.

God bless you!
The movie tops my list for way overhyped movies. I kept checking how far off I was from the end because I couldn't wait for it to be over.

bjhaid:
their are more better movies than the wedding party, the movie wasn't really passing any message compared to the likes of "half of a yellow sun, "October 1st".

The Film was meant to entertain and it did just that. In the peak of Winter, people troop to Wembley Stadium in London to watch football matches just to get entertained and not to receive any message!

After só much hype n praises for this movie i decided
to go buy n watch the movie, but was really dissapointed as i wasnt moved by it.
The acting by most of the cast was really poor as they were so not believable ,even the bride's mother over exxagerated her roles in the movie .
It was clear banky was a learner ,even my beloved Rmd performed below average.the guy that did the role of a best man in my opinion was an annoying clown who taught he was impressing.
But whenever i come accross raves n hypes like this for the movie i cant but Wonder if it was the same wedding party i watched.
Honestly i think nija has a long way to go.

nairamaverick:
I've seen this movie, it's good but it's overhyped.

thank you brother,I don't understand the hype about it,its a normal naija movie,I got disappointed because I thought it gave more as was promised.......and no,I did not see much humour in it,everyone was like overdoing it.

Afam4eva:
I saw a review somewhere on the wedding party but i couldn't copy it. It narrows my exact thoughts about the movie. I have never seen a more over-hyped movie in my life until wedding party was released. I don't know if i'm the only one seeing double.

u are not bro,I actually was complaining to the person that gave me the movie about how excited I was about watching it and how slightly offended I became after d view........I kept waiting for a highlight performance it never came.

murmee:
The Film was meant to entertain and it did just that. In the peak of Winter, people troop to Wembley Stadium in London to watch football matches just to get entertained and not to receive any message!

I wasn't really entertained bro, apart from sola sobowale's dance entrance into the wedding hall, other part of the movie was boring asf, you can't compare footie to movie, football is pure entertainment.

bjhaid:
their are more better movies than the wedding party, the movie wasn't really passing any message compared to the likes of "half of a yellow sun, "October 1st".

The movie is a comedy for God's sake, why would you compare it with "half of a yellow sun" or "October 1st". The purpose of the movie is to show our cultural excesses at a typical Nigerian wedding and to make us laugh over them or learn few lessons, it's not meant to make you think too deep or learn history, I think it achieved its purpose.

mpowa:

The movie is a comedy for God's sake, why would you compare it with "half of a yellow sun" or "October 1st". The purpose of the movie is to show our cultural excesses at a typical Nigerian wedding and to make us laugh over them or learn few lessons, it's not meant to make you think too deep or learn history, I think it achieved its purpose.

thats not a comedy movie bro, it wasn't that funny.