By Joshua Olomu
True to its name, “The Enemy I know”, Nollywood’s
blockbuster presents the intrigues, conspiracy and scheming against its lead
character, Regina Daniels, who stars as Zara in the movie.
NANBox OfficeReview, x-rays the star-studded
thriller, its cast and crew, filming, locations, as well as the story line for
the amusement of curious movie enthusiasts and industry watchers.
“The Enemy I know’’ is directed by Ozoemena Nwakile and produced by Rita
Daniels, mother of Nollywood fast-rising actress, Regina Daniels.
It features Sola Sobowale,
Desmond Elliot, Jide Kosoko, Ken Erics, Tana Adelena, Broda Shaggi and the
comic Woli Arole, with singer Naira Marley on cameo appearances in the movie,
among others.
Set in the Federal Capital
Territory (FCT) “The Enemy I know” is a dramatic tale of billionaire Anthony
Adewale (Jide Kosoko), who dies under suspicious circumstance, resulting in
scramble for his wealth by every member of his family.
From its plots to role interpretation by the characters, sound and
cinematography, as well as choice of location, the movie attracts amazing nods
but not without some knocks.
Regina Daniels, who plays
the lead role of Zara, the heir apparent to Anthony Adewale’s business empire,
deserves some accolades for an amazing articulation and interpretation of the
role.
The 20-year-old
billionaire’s wife perfectly displayed composure, dexterity and brilliance of
25-year-old Zara, who is faced with the challenge of managing the business of
her ailing father, amid intruding marriage proposal by her boyfriend, Richard.
Award-winning actor, Ken
Erics, dazzles in his lover-boy role as Richard, a very `loyal’ lover, who
makes marriage proposals to Zara three times and it is turned down.
Perhaps the most unusual
display of affection and strong will by Richard was when he pays for all
tickets to a Cinema, just to be alone with his heartthrob, and have “will you
marry me” pop up the screen of the Cinema.
Zara, however, dashes his
high hope, saying “I am not ready for your marriage proposal, let the
relationship be as it is, I am not ready to be a wife or mother”.
Veteran actress Sola Sobowale, appears on top of her game in her role as the
‘known mother’ of Zara, who is the number one ‘Enemy She Knows’.
She actually connives with
her ‘lover-boy’ Damian (Desmond Elliot) to kill her husband and thereafter
prepared poisoned tea for her daughter, Zara.
Perhaps, Susan (Rita
Daniels), the passionate maid and ‘unknown biological mother’ of Zara in the
film, is the real heroine for her smartness, patience and sacrifices in
exposing the “familiar enemies” to Zara.
A hilarious high point was
when Zara slapped Susan , which she regretted later and apologised on
discovering that Susan is her real mother.
Jide Kosoko, known for his
natural veracity in character interpretation, is outstanding in playing the
role of the poisoned Adewale on his sick bed.
The amazing sound and
lightning of the film are clear indication that Nollywood films in recent times
have evolved to hold their own on the global stage.
In all, the “The Enemy I know’ is a well conceived and well delivered story,
and is acclaimed to be viewers’ delight from the stable of Rita Daniels
Productions.
However, the movie attracts
some knocks as well from the NANBox Office.
Ken Erics (Richard) did not
show the expected overt trauma and grief of someone who just lost a loved one,
when he is told of Zara’s death.
The reappearance of Zara in
the Adewale mansion after her ‘feigned death’ is characterised with
‘lightnings and shaking’ that makes everyone believe she is a ghost, which
further raises the common ‘ghost myth’ in some Nollywood movies.
The locations are mostly
limited to ‘office- home-and- office’, which is a bit monotonous, without
exploring the fantastic gardens, parks and edifices that abound in Abuja,
as choice shooting location for modern filmmakers.
However, “The Enemy I know”
is a persuasive and thrilling story of love, betrayal and conspiracy that
reasserts the saying that “A man’s enemies are those of his household”. (NAN)
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