Monday, June 3, 2013

Compulsory Risk 1&2





Cast: 
Chidiebere and Chidinma Aneke (“Aneke Twins”), Van Vicker, Patience Ozokwor, Camilla Mbereke

Plot: 
 Martha and Mary are twin sisters whose relationship is put to the test when Mary marries Martha's boyfriend while her sister is away, successfully deceiving everyone, all in the name of helping her. What happens when everyone finds out the truth?

Pros: 
They were actual identical twins, not the same person playing two roles or two people who vaguely look alike. The premise is interesting. The acting was manageable on some fronts.

Cons:  
The story was rubbish – time that could have been used to flesh out the story was spent on nothing useful. Production had some suspect moments {SPOILER ALERT: The wedding scene involves “snapshots” of the wedding that were clearly paused video if the twitching was anything to go by}. 

Overall (some spoilers ahead): 
I was very disappointed because I saw where the story could have gone but for whatever reason, the writers decided to take the lazy way out. There were way too many coincidences and “how can” moments for it to be believable, and the conclusion was way too convenient. Why did neither Stanley nor Martha know the other’s whereabouts? Why the hell did Mary even take Martha’s spot in the first place? We’re told it was so the man wouldn’t run off with anyone else but that is just a load of nonsense. Personally, I don’t think this movie is worth the watch but if unlike me, you’re able to get past the lack of motivators and the plot holes, you might enjoy it.

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