Three Thieves (2019 film) explained

Three Thieves
Director:Udoka Oyeka
Producer:Uche Okocha
Starring:Shawn Faqua
Koye Kekere-Ekun
Frank Donga
Music:Michael ‘Truth" Ogunlade
Cinematography:Kaghor Crowther Idhebor
Editing:Iseoluwadoyin Emmanuel
Studio:Trino Motion Pictures
Distributor:Genesis Distribution
Runtime:108 minutes
Country:Nigeria
Language:English
Gross:₦7,632,369[1]

Three Thieves is a 2019 Nigerian comedy thriller film directed by Udoka Oyeka, written by Egbemawei Sammy, Abba Makama and Africa Ukoh[2] [3] produced by Trino Motion Pictures.It was released across Cinemas on 4 October.

Plot

Due to a case of mistaken identity, three dissatisfied friends are contracted to commit a seemingly simple theft. Even worse, the man originally contracted for the job is on the hunt for them. Things unfold and they just might be adding kidnapping to the list of crimes they are committing. With a comedic twist to it all, it’s a wonder how they end up as heroes of the day.[4]

Release

The official trailer for the film was released on 10 September 2019 and the press screening in Lagos which held on 12 September 2019. Three Thieves premiered at the Genesis Cinemas Oniru on 27 September 2019 with guests like Frank Donga and Lasisi Elenu and was released across cinemas on 4 October 2019.[5] [6]

Critical reception

Three Thieves received reviews from critics. According to Precious of MamaZeus "If you are ever going to judge anything by its cover or in this case, trailer…. Stop! Retrace those steps as Three Thieves is a Nollywood rarity."[7]
Tha Revue praised the movie production and cinematography which gave the audience pleasant viewing experience. He also highlighted the chemistry and comedy between the three lead characters Koye, Shawn and Frank.[8]
Ifeoma Okeke of Business Day Nigeria had this to say as the movie release was approaching. "As Nigerian movies make international recognition, only very few movies have a mix of humor, capture every day to day activity and yet do not losing grip on moral lessons. One such few films are the ‘Three Thieves, which will be out in cinemas on 4 October 2019."[9]
Osa Amadi from Vanguard "It is a creative work of comedy with the intent to keep the ribs of the audience cracking with laughter from beginning to end, and it succeeded in that objective and even more."[10]

Accolades

Film Festivals

DateFestival
September 18, 2020Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival[11]
October 9, 2020Silicon Valley African Film Festival[12]
December 6, 2020New York African Film Festival[13]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Top 20 Films Release 4th - 10th oct 2019. CEAN. 2020-02-03.
  2. Web site: In search of three thieves. Guardian. 2020-01-13.
  3. Web site: Three Thieves movie: Comedy on not how to be criminals . Vanguard. 2020-01-13.
  4. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11133472/ Three Thieves (2019)
  5. https://guardian.ng/art/three-thieves-now-in-cinemas/ Three Thieves now in cinemas
  6. https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/09/three-thieves-premiere/ Ayoola Ayolola, Lasisi Elenu, Lolo 1, Frank Donga at the ‘Three Thieves’ Movie Premiere
  7. https://mamazeus.com.ng/movie-review-three-thieves-mamazeus-no-spoilers/ Film Review: Three Thieves – Mamazeus (No Spoilers)
  8. https://tharevue.com/revue-of-three-thieves/ REVUE OF THREE THIEVES
  9. https://businessday.ng/life-arts/article/three-thieves-projecting-nigerian-youthscomedy-and-lifestyle/ Three Thieves: Projecting Nigerian youths, comedy, and lifestyle
  10. Web site: Three Thieves movie: Comedy on not how to be criminals . Vanguard. 2020-01-13.
  11. Web site: TINFF 2020 AWARDS NOMINEES / OFFICIAL SELECTION. TINFF. 2021-01-26.
  12. Web site: 11th Annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival!. SVAFF . 2021-01-26.
  13. Web site: New York African Film Festival. AfricanFilmNY . 2021-01-26.
  14. Web site: AMVCA Nominees. Africa Magic . 26 January 2021.
  15. Web site: 2020 AMVCA: Check out the full nominees’ list. Pulse.ng . 26 January 2021.