Christmas Is Coming (film)

Christmas is Coming is a 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy starring Ufuoma McDermott, Chioma Chukwuka, Deyemi Okanlawon, Zack Orji and Sola Sobowale. The film was written and directed by Ufuoma McDermott.[1]

Christmas is Coming
Theatrical release poster
Directed byUfuoma McDermott
Produced byUfuoma McDermott
Written byUfuoma McDermott
StarringUfuoma McDermott
Chioma Chukwuka
Zack Orji
Sola Sobowale
Deyemi Okanlawon
Mary Lazarus
Odenike Odetola
Gregory Ojefua
Music byKolade Morakinyo
Edited byJude Legemah
Production
company
The USM Company
Distributed bySilverbird Distribution Company
Release date
  • 24 November 2017 (2017-11-24)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Henri Atta (Ufuoma McDermott) is a tomboy who suffers a string of misadventures after undergoing a makeover by her flatmates; Avia and Nene (Mary Lazarus, Izzie Otaigbe) a few days to Christmas, which also coincides with her big pitch at the office.

Henri is given a hard time during her pitch, which is further exacerbated by the antics of her colleague Lola Makinde (Chioma Chukwuka).

The story takes a turn, when Henri unwittingly falls in love with her boss Koko Williams (Deyemi Okanlawon).

Cast
  • Ufuoma McDermott as Henri Atta
  • Sola Sobowale as Mrs. Atta
  • Chioma Akpotha as Lola Makinde
  • Zack Orji as General Atta
  • Deyemi Okanlanwon as Koko Williams
  • Mary Lazarus as Avia
  • Gregory Ojefua as Mr. Esan
  • Michael Okon as Harry
  • Izzie Otaigbe as Izzie Otaigbe
  • Odenike Odetola as Sales Clerk
  • Amanda Oruh as Chika Eze
  • Ray Adeka as Osaretin Ida

Production and Release

Ufuoma McDermott revealed that she began writing the story for the film in 2013,[2] while principal photography began in early 2017 and the trailer was released on 24 October 2017.[3] The film premiered at the Filmhouse IMAX Cinemas, Lekki on 18 November 2017,[4] and pre-release tickets were sold,[5] before the film was released in cinemas across Nigeria on 24 November 2017.

Critical Reception

Pulse Nigeria reported that actor Richard Mofe-Damijo remarked upon seeing the film “I love it! I love the movie.”[2] The general consensus on the site was that Christmas is Coming will “get you reeling with laughter but also get you mildly tensed because of the suspense all packed up in the final scenes.”[6]

See also

References
  1. "'CHRISTMAS IS COMING' FOR SOLA SOBOWALE, CHIOMA AKPOTHA, OTHERS". InformationNG. Lagos, Nigeria. 22 October 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  2. "Movies "Christmas is coming" premieres at Imax cinemas in a grand style [Review]". Pulse Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  3. "Watch Ufuoma McDermott, Chioma Chukwuka, Deyemi Okanlawon in trailer". Pulse Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  4. "Christmas Is Coming Movie Premiere Photos..." SDK. Lagos, Nigeria. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  5. "Christmas Hampers For Grabs At 'Christmas `Is Coming' Movie Premiere". Leadership Newspaper. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
  6. "Movie Review: Christmas is coming; an epic end to a hilarious beginning". Pulse Nigeria. Lagos, Nigeria. 11 December 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2018.
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