“Ada Omo Daddy” joins the list of Nollywood productions where the extravagant display of wealth has a greater importance than the actual film. Thus, in a sense, it is a Nollywood genre whose thematic focus is on its glitz rather than the events depicted in these films.
These films not only deviate greatly from the reality of the majority of Nigerians, but they also fall short in terms of their didactic influence, which is something that the typical Nigerian moviegoer seeks out in a film. What aspects of these films do we recall the most? Nothing. The glitter, of course, not the performance or even the message. “Ada Omo Daddy” even goes so far as to point out that the family is so wealthy that they go by the name “Banks.” Yes, we understand. The movie is directed by Adebayo Tijani and Akay Mason. The script written by Yakubu Olawale. Mercy Aigbe starring in the movie is also the producer.
Plot
“Ada Omo Daddy” tells the story of Pero (Omowunmi Dada), a well-mannered, meek, respectful, and exemplary lady from an affluent family who is the ideal daughter. She has recently been elevated to managing director of her father’s business at the beginning of the movie. In addition, her fiancé proposes to her, and the wedding preparations are far advanced. However, everything soon falls apart when she begins to doubt who she is after learning some shocking facts about her mother, Ireti (Sola Sobowale).
Story
The movie “Ada Omo Daddy” has little to no stakes, as its plot remains largely unchanged despite learning about Pero’s true identity. The discovery of a long-held family secret doesn’t impact or alter Pero’s character to the core, as she remains the ideal daughter. The film’s obduracy on portraying her as the perfect child insidiously weakens the character’s potential narrative growths and renders the truth extraneous.
Performances
In the movie, seasoned actors including Dada Omowunmi, Dele Odule, Chiwetalu Agu, and Sola Sobowale, find their performance undermined by a poorly written script. Chiwetalu Agu, usually larger the movie itself, is castrated to the mere role of comedic sidekick. One has to feel sorry for these great actors. Sola Sobowale, as expected, towers in her scenes with her trademark raw intensity that we’ve come to know her for— yelling and sobbing, but it doesn’t elevate still elevate a dwarfed script. And Omowunmi Dada, an actor known for strong performances and versatility, is given little to work with in this movie, except being cute and adorable. The movie squanders its cast with its deflated script and narration.
Final Thoughts
“Ada Omo Daddy” may seduce through its surface-level glitz, but beneath the glamorous exterior lies a hollow cinematic experience.The movie lacks any real depth; The film fails to deliver anything meaningful in themes or character. It’s a shallow-level engagement that doesn’t linger long after the credits roll, forgotten almost immediately as it was consumed. It’s a film that offers no room for reflection once the screen goes dark.
Rating:4/10
