Elevator Baby
Elevator Baby is a 2019 Nigerian drama thriller film directed by Akay Mason and produced by Niyi Akinmolayan.[1] It was produced by Niyi's production company Anthill Studios, and stars Toyin Abraham, Timini Egbuson, Sambasa Nzeribe, Samuel Olatunji, Emem Ufot and Shafy Bello.[2][3] Elevator Baby was listed among the highest-grossing Nigerian films of 2019.[4]
Elevator Baby | |
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Directed by | Akay Mason |
Produced by | Niyi Akinmolayan |
Starring | Toyin Abraham Timini Egbuson |
Production company | Anthill Studios |
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Country | Nigeria |
Language | English |
Plot
Dare (Timini Egbuson) is a wealthy, entitled and unemployed engineering graduate whose father was killed in a vehicular incident. He drinks, spends time with his jobless friends, and is unthankful for his mother's financial support. On his way to a job interview, he enters a lift with Abigail (Toyin Abraham), a poor and pregnant domestic worker. Following a power failure, the lift stops and Abigail goes into labour.
Cast
- Toyin Abraham as Abigail
- Timini Egbuson as Dare
- Shafy Bello as Mrs Williams
- Yemi Solade as Doctor
- Sambasa Nzeribe as Stevo
- Samuel A. Perry as Taju
- Emem Ufot as Jide
- Ijeoma Aniebo as Nana
- Blessing Onwukwe as Madam
- Blessing Obasi as Secretary
Reception
Elevator Baby received positive reviews from some film critics. It was praised for its cinematography, lighting and the acting of Abraham and Egbuson.[5][6] Nollywood Reinvented highlighted Timini's performance struggles and praised Abraham's ability to carry the movie, stating that the movie was fun to watch.[7]
References
- "How to Film in Nigeria and still be human by Niyi Akinmolayan – We can all learn a Thing or two about filmmaking in Nigeria". Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- "COMING SOON: Elevator Baby". nollywoodreinvented.com. October 29, 2019.
- "ELEVATOR BABY Movie". silverbirdcinemas.com. October 25, 2019.
- "Top 20 films 1st 3rd Nov 2019 - Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria". www.ceanigeria.com. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- "A Spoiler-free review of "Elevator Baby"". lists.ng. November 2, 2019.
- "Reviews of "Elevator Baby" from UPreviews.net". UPreviews.net. September 20, 2020.
- "Elevator Baby Movie Review". Nollywood Reinvented. 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2020-07-05.