The Set Up is a 2019 Nigerian crime thriller film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.[2][3] The film stars Dakore Akande, Adesua Etomi and Kehinde Bankole in the lead roles.[4] The plot of the film is based on a young woman who drops her childhood innocence as she delves to become a criminal for survival. The film was released on 9 August 2019 and received mixed reviews and was also criticised for too much plot twist and turns in the screenplay.[5][6] Despite the mixed reception, the film became a success at the box office.[7] It was also streamed via Netflix on 22 April 2020.[8][9]
| The Set Up | |
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| Directed by | Niyi Akinmolayan |
| Written by | Chinaza Onuzo |
| Produced by | Isioma Osaje |
| Starring | Dakore Akande Adesua Etomi Kehinde Bankole |
| Cinematography | Muhammad Atta Ahmed |
| Music by | Gray Jones Ossai |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | FilmOne Distributions Anakle Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Box office | ₦53.3million[1] |
Plot
editTwo friends Grace and Chike eventually became drug dealers in order to survive. Chike being a drug smuggler receives money and drugs more than what she bargained and is dragged into a series of deceiving traps when she is hired by socialites Edem and Madame to marry a wealthy heiress.[10]
Cast
edit- Dakore Akande as heiress
- Adesua Etomi as Chike
- Kehinde Bankole as Grace
- Jim Iyke as Edem
- Tina Mba as Madame (Enitan)
- Joke Silva as Mrs. Elesho
- Ayoola Ayolola as Bamidele
- Uzor Arukwe as Pastor Dimeji
- Sunny Ajaero as Fitness Instructor
- Kamini Chaurasia as Elisa
- Kayode Freeman as Elesho's Lawyer
- Marie Humbert as Kelly Spencer
- Ani Iyoho as Grace's Father
- Eze Kelechi as Area Boy
Production
editThe film marked the seventh feature film directorial venture for Niyi Akinmolayan after Kajola, Make a Move, Falling, The Arbitration, The Wedding Party 2 and Chief Daddy.[11] The film also marked second collaboration between director Niyi and writer Chiza Onuzo after The Wedding Party 2 and the film was produced under the banner Inkblot Productions, marking its 10th film.[12] The portions of the film were predominantly shot in Lagos. The official trailer of the film was unveiled on 3 July 2019.[13] The film was premiered at the FilmHouse Cinemas in Lagos on 4 August 2019.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Top 20 films of 2019". Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria.
- ^ "Video: Niyi Akinmolayan talks about new movie The Set Up - P.M. News". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ Aina, Chineze (2019-08-31). "Nollywood Movie ' The Set-Up', Crazy Plot and A Show". Medium. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "Jim Iyke, Adesua Etomi, Thrill in 'The Set Up'". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-06-22. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ Aigbokhaevbolo, Oris (2019-09-08). "Niyi Akinmolayan's The Set Up is a smart Nollywood ride". Medium. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "The Set Up (Nollywood movie) Review". EveryEvery. 2020-04-24. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "'Set Up': Ebuka, Daniel Ademinokan applaud the movie breaking grounds in Nollywood". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "The Set Up | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "Niyi Akinmolayan's 'The Set Up' is coming to Netflix!". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-04-20. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ nollywoodreinvented (2020-01-17). "The Set Up". Nollywood REinvented. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "Nigerian movie The Set Up - What is Niyi Akinmolayan's new movie about?". NollyMania. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "Dakore Akande, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Jim Iyke, others star in new film 'The Set Up'". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-06-06. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (2019-07-04). "WATCH the Official Trailer for Niyi Akinmolayan's 'The Set Up' starring Jim Iyke, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Dakore Egbuson-Akande". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
- ^ "Trust no one and believe nothing - Behind the mystery and glam of The Set Up movie premiere at Filmhouse Cinemas". Pulse Nigeria. 2019-08-06. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
External links
edit- The Set Up at IMDb
- The Set Up at AllMovie
