This
is definitely not a borrowed title from Avil Lavinge’s single, but a
movie with a different and rare storyline that would try attracting a
regular writer’s attention. Meaning, it’s a story on its own.
Even
in the midst of plenty and excesses, life may not be enough or
complete. You doubt? Homes are about to be thrilled in this yet another
PoshWorld Productions’ movie, Not Enough. After a long trend in the
internet sphere, here comes the gist of what went down, alongside the
entailing of it all.
The plot of Not Enough
Though
hilarious, it has a blend of tragic and comic elements attached to its
plotting. The story surrounds two young sisters from an affluent family,
who out of youthful exuberance decided to know what the other side of
life looks like, but they ended up endangering their lives in the hands
of a make-for-all young man, Chukwudi, as played by Ekubo.
On
Chukwudi’s character, it’s a role Ekubo comically interpreted like an
untutored illiterate, who fraudulently acquired wealth to maintain his
luxury lifestyle. As a socialite and rich young man, he happens to be
the favourite of all ladies around his net.
Alexx Ekubo in a hilarious act
Comically,
interpretation of funny roles could be traced to the appearance he made
on Yemi Alade’s wave-making video as Johnny, thereafter many may find
it difficult to accept that Alexx Ekubo can do it again on a stretch in a
complete movie.
Like
he would say, “I’m a very serious actor when it comes to role
delivery.” It was evident in the movie, Not Enough. In this PoshWorld
Productions’ movie, Ekubo played the role of Chukwudi, an illiterate,
but affluent young man.
As
it never took him genuine effort to acquire his wealth, waste was his
next of call. He was throwing his wealth around. Lavishly, his wealth
was spent on women and luxuries, as he wanted his presence to be felt in
the society. In fact, his character is an askew one, and it got
dictated in his style of dressing.
How Ebube Nwagbo started it
The
story started with the character, Chizzy as played by delectable
actress, Ebube Nwagbo. A young girl from a rich family who was sent to
school, so she could be sharpened on how to read and write, as well gain
knowledge of excelling through her studies. Out of youthful exuberance,
she got trapped into a relationship with a make-for-all young man,
whose love and care for the opposite sex is just to have an advantage of
them. She is a sister to Chimdi, the perceived good daughter in her
family.
For
Chukwudi, it was like meeting the wrong girl where Chizzy was, as her
main aim for the relationship is the fun. She was ready to have as much
fun as she could, but was not ready to pay the price as expected from
the source. While she was not ready to play in, need for a replacement
took in.
Nazo Ekezie being the scapegoat
After
going through Chimdi’s character as played by Nazo Ekezie, one needs to
take a precaution before a leap, at least before jumping into the deep
end of things. She got herself involved into an undue relationship that
ended up putting her life at risk. At first, she never wanted it, and
never knew what it took her sister to brave through it.
For
her, it all started when she would escort her sister to Chukwudi’s
house. This she did for a period of time and was rewarded for it.
Feeling that there was more to the relationship between Chukwudi and the
sister, she got carried away when her attention as a replacement to her
sister emerged. When she gave in, the plot described her as one who was
escorting but ended up being the escorted.
In
Not Enough, Nazo Ekezie is the favourite of pretenders when it comes to
human existence. Due to the character she presented, her parents could
barely believe that she could hurt a fly, as loads of unkind words were
heaped on her sister’s head, who they thought was full of flaws.
Chiemela Nwagboso setting out a style for Alexx Ekubo
It’s
totally an awkward style of costume for Alexx Ekubo. Yet to be seen in
movies, or better still, it can be described as the first of its kind.
This writer is yet to figure out how the costumier, Chiemela Nwagboso
was able to create such adorning wears for Ekubo.
In
this movie, the awkward costumes were ideas designed by the wardrobe
manager to describe Ekubo’s character as Chukwudi. But, it may end up
being a style or swag for new generation fashion-buffs. It’s awkward,
but classical.
Highly budgeted project
If
noted as highly budgeted project, it’s definitely not for hype or a
just-say. The most expensive equipment for shoots got felt on the set of
Not Enough. Group of professionals were seen complementing each other’s
job in the technical side of the film. Indeed, PoshWorld Production
team as coordinated by the producer, Ogonna Mbonu is not dissuaded by
the fear of gains when it comes to quality delivery of family related
movies. Meticulously, quality led the way of Not Enough.
The Big Lesson
Before
jumping into the deep end, consider buffering the risk by setting some
boundaries. It’s normal to have doubts and hesitations about involving
uncertainties, but then, it’s all for good.
With a star-studded cast list
As
directed by Afe Olumowe, this star-studded cinema movie starred Oge
Okoye, Nazo Ekezie, Michael Bonny Bassey (Big Brother), Sarrafina
Amaechi, Susan Zayat, Tina Amuziam, alongside Ebube Nwagbo.
