PONZI
1. Seeing the menace caused by opportunists who cash out
on the negligence of others using Ponzi schemes, this movie does a good job in creating awareness of the ills of Ponzi schemes.
2. The movie also does a good job in projecting the ills and challenges faced by the low class earners, also relating the seeming connection between the oppressors and the oppressed.
3. Another Nollywood piece which does quite well in cinematography and screenplay.
4. The location picked for the neighborhood of low income earners is also quite relatable
1. Well, to be frank, there really was no need for the lengthy intro by Abeke(Uzoamaka Aniunoh). Also, the scene which connects her narration to her feature in the events of the movie wasn't smooth.
2. It's still not clear what the scene of Chief Olaoba(Jide Kosoko) spraying money on the streets meant. He wasn't contesting for any poiltical position or hosting any event, as we know the game most politicians play. The scene also doesn't connect to the Ponzi scheme, what really was the scene for?
Great pick if you desire some comic relief.
PLOT
“Ponzi” is a satirical comedy which centres on a society filled with many low class earning neighbors who set out to be financially independent by investing in a Ponzi investment scheme, however they soon find out they were swindled, and then choose to embark on an amateurish heist.What would later happen? You should see it.
A Kayode Kasum film produced by Vincent Okonkwo and written by Toluwani Obayan.
The movie couldn’t have come at a better time than this, as it tends to experimentally depict an aspect of the Nigerian society where quite a number of people seek quick money making schemes. On the plot side does this movie score a high mark.
Though not with many A-class actors, the movie however does a good job in presenting quality acting. Worthy of note is the presence of Mr Macaroni and Broda Shaggi, two prominent social influencers.
Nollywood must really be commended for the growth over the years. Great cinematography it must be said. Quite a number of scenes were captivating.
Star performer- Zubby Michael
I think Zubby Michael takes this, starring as Charles, his role was quite relatable, he was to portray a street thug who would stop at nothing to oppress anyone who came between him and his money, and delivering it the way he did shows some impeccability.
Can do better performer- Tope Tedela
Is it just me or Tope Tedela’s role starring as Tafa looked a little unrealistic. For a barely educated grill and bar owner, his articulation looked too refined. The role wasn’t well depicted.
