TOBI: More than just a Nigerian/New York story
TOBI: More
than just a Nigerian story shot in New
York
About four to five decades ago, the mere act of venturing
into the movie production or other arms of the movie industry in Nigeria
was sure to be greeted by a stern warning or a cold shoulder of pessimism.
The reason for this was not far fetched – actors, movie
producers, directors, make-over artistes, DOPs, choreographers and other
professionals in the movie world were not accorded the respect they deserved
because majority viewed them as lighthearted, superficial and professionally
flippant.
Actors and film makers were popular but their commercial
value often drifted on the edge of financial recklessness and outright poverty.
Today, so much has happened and the same industry that was
once relegated into the dustbin of mockery has today produced the likes of Ije,
Unwanted Guest, Mirror Boy and now, TOBI; a Nigerian movie shot in the United States of America.
One spectacular element about all the movies mentioned about
is the fact that while they are Nigerian movies; they were all shot outside the
country; with a healthy blend of both Nigerian and foreign cast.
Like most movies shot with a blend of international cast,
the quality and story of TOBI reminds one of the fact that the Nigerian movie
industry has indeed come of age.
In a sharp contrast to what obtained in the past, the
commercial stance of Nigerian movies have improved arithmetically,
The industry might not be on the same commercial pedestal
with Hollywood
and its money-spinning machinery but the future clearly looks bright enough to
invest and believe in.
Today, movies like ‘The Grey’ and ‘Unknown’ can confidently
gross $22, 741, 284 (well over N3 billion) and $27, 420, 282 respectively after
day 5 at the Box office while the likes of ‘Ghost Protocol’ and ‘Mission
Impossible II’ can gross $203, 047 and $204, 013, 487 after day 47 at the
cinemas
To be
continued…
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