Summary
Full of only subplots and no actual plot, Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke is one of the most absurd and disorganized films of recent times.
“The most important thing in life will always be family.” From The Fast and the Furious series, this quote from Dominic Toretto summarizes the surface of the Nigerian films of the Chief Daddy franchise. The first film, Chief Daddy, came out in 2018, and the second one, Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke, came out in 2022.
As I am writing this review after watching both parts (to gain much understanding about the franchise), I am depressed and guilt-ridden. I am cursing myself for wasting the first day of the new year watching two of the most absurd and disorganized films of recent times.
With the serious theme of family dysfunctionality, it revolves around the family of Chief Beecroft. A billionaire industrialist, he is a benefactor to a large extended family of relatives, household staff, and mistresses (which is unrealistically too much).
The first installment deals with Chief ‘Daddy’ Beecroft’s sudden death and the feud over his will among the family members. That feud, however, ended up in harmony, and everyone accepted that they were part of a single big family.
But the second installment tears them apart again, with their inheritance being hijacked by another unofficial family member, Leila, who is acting on revenge for becoming the illegitimate daughter of Chief Daddy and being neglected in the will.
Talking about the second film, Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke, this revenge-themed family dysfunctionality type of plot can be pulled easily with the emotions among the family members while maintaining the drama and comedy (as it is labeled that way).
But, unfortunately, none of that happens here. Honestly, the director seems confused about what he wants to make. The writers may get high or something as they forget what the movie is about, so there are no main plots, just subplots. And those also present in an absurd way that doesn’t make any sense. Accompanying that, the actors deliver some hysterical acting, which doesn’t have any justification nor have any relevance.
I am always up for exploring the cinema around the world. So, when I sit to watch a film from Nigeria, I am quite excited at first. But after watching this kind of work, my heart just sank. I think from this experience, I learned not every excitement is worth it.
