{{Short description|Ghanaian film}} {{About|the Ghanaian film series||Adam's apple (disambiguation)}} {{Infobox film | name = Adams Apples | image = Adams Apples Chapter one poster.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster for ''chapter 1'' | director = Shirley Frimpong-Manso | producer = Ken Attoh | writer = Hetty Owusu | starring = {{unbulleted list|Yvonne Okoro|Joselyn Dumas|John Dumelo|Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku|Anima Misa Amoah|Adjetey Anang|Helene Asante|SoulKnight Jazz|Jasmine Baroudi|Vincent McCauley|Roselyn Ngissah|Fred Kanebi}} | music = Elorm Adablah <br> Ivan Ayitey | cinematography = Ken Attoh <br> Sadiq Al-Hassan <br> John Passah | editing = Nana Akua Manso | studio = Sparrow Productions | distributor = | released = {{Film date|fy=no|2011|04|21|df=yes}} – 25 May 2012 | runtime = ~1080 minutes | country = Ghana | language = English | budget = | gross = }}
'''''Adams Apples''''' is a Ghanaian film series, starring Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku, Anima Misa Amoah, Adjetey Anang, Helene Asante, SoulKnight Jazz, Jasmine Baroudi, Vincent McCauley, Roselyn Ngissah, Fred Kanebi.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://africa-archive.com/gh/adams-apples-2011 | title=ADAMS APPLES (2011) | publisher=African Archive | date=20 April 2014 | accessdate=12 October 2014 | author=Mayer, Erika}}</ref> The series consists of ten drama feature films, known as "chapters", produced by Ken Attoh and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201105040302.html | title=Ghana: Adam's Apples Launches an Innovative Ten-Part Film Series | publisher=allAfrica.com | work=All Africa | date=28 April 2011 | accessdate=12 October 2014 | author=Southwood Russell}}</ref>
The film series follows the life of the Adams' family, which is made up of Doris Adams (Anima Misa Amoah), a widow of an ex-diplomat, and her three daughters; Baaba (Okoro), Jennifer (Dumas) and Kuukua (Mensah-Doku), showing how they deal with their complicated family, love lives, individual secrets, lies and regrets. A spin-off television drama series, with the same title premiered in February 2013, and has since started airing on DStv's Africa Magic; the television series is set a year after the tenth chapter of the film series.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2013/02/adams-apples-season-2-premieres-feb-14th.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140802094745/http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2013/02/adams-apples-season-2-premieres-feb-14th.html | url-status=usurped | archive-date=August 2, 2014 | title=Adams Apples Season 2 Premieres Feb 14th | publisher=Romance Meets Life | date=13 February 2013 | accessdate=12 October 2014 | author=Whitman, Myne}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/02/20/joselyn-dumas-majid-michel-shirley-frimpong-manso-john-dumelo-deborah-vanessa-at-the-adams-apple-season-2-premiere-in-ghana-photos/ | title=Joselyn Dumas, Majid Michel, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, John Dumelo & Deborah Vanessa at the "Adams Apple" Season 2 Premiere in Ghana - Photos | publisher=bellanaija.com | work=Bella Naija | date=20 February 2013 | accessdate=12 October 2014 | author=Aiki, Damilare}}</ref>
==Cast== *Anima Misa Amoah as Doris Adams *Yvonne Okoro as Baaba Adams Smith *Joselyn Dumas as Jennifer Adams *Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku as Kuukua Adams *Adjetey Anang as Albert Amankwah (or Albert Adams) *Helene Asante as Ivy Amankwah (or Ivy Adams) *SoulKnight Jazz as Chris Smith *John Dumelo as Denu McCarby *Jasmine Baroudi as Michelle *Vincent McCauley as Foo *Fred Kanebi as Gerald *Roselyn Ngissah as Linda *Fiifi Coleman as Chidi *Sesanu Gbadebo as Eric
==Chapters== thumbnail|280px|left|''Adams Apples'' film series has constantly been praised for its predominant use of traditional prints costume.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lorawords.com/2011/04/12/african-prints-re-defined-in-shirleys-adams-apple/ |title=African Prints re-defined in Shirley's ADAMS APPLES |publisher=Lora Words |date=12 April 2011 |accessdate=13 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227142403/http://lorawords.com/2011/04/12/african-prints-re-defined-in-shirleys-adams-apple/ |archivedate=27 February 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://myafricanmoviereviews.blogspot.com/2011/03/its-spring-and-who-better-to-brighten.html | title=Adams Apples - Its Spring and Who Better to Brighten it Than Sparrow Production | publisher=African Movie Reviewer | date=14 April 2011 | accessdate=13 October 2014 | author=Tilii}}</ref>
Most chapters in the series were released at a month's interval, and the entire film series screened at a span of over ten months.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.gbooza.com/group/nollywood/forum/topics/ghanas-10part-movie-adams#axzz3FsKORLdO | title=Ghana's 10-part movie, Adam's Apple, hits big screen | publisher=Gbooza.com | date=19 June 2011 | accessdate=12 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141020232010/http://www.gbooza.com/group/nollywood/forum/topics/ghanas-10part-movie-adams#axzz3FsKORLdO | archive-date=20 October 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
*''Adams Apples: The Family Ties'' (2011) *''Adams Apples: Twisted Connections'' (2011) *''Adams Apples: Musical Chairs'' (2011) *''Adams Apples: Torn'' (2011) *''Adams Apples: Duplicity'' (2011) *''Adams Apples: Showdown'' (2011) *''Adams Apples: Confessions'' (2011) *''Adams Apples: Fight or Flight'' (2012) *''Adams Apples: Rescue Mission'' (2012) *''Adams Apples: New Beginnings'' (2012)
==Release== Official trailer for the first Chapter in the series was released on 15 April 2011. The first installment in the series premiered on 21 April 2011 and the concluding chapter was released on 25 May 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.modernghana.com/music/18115/3/adams-apples-finally-it-all-ends-here.html | title=Adams Apples: Finally it all ends here | publisher=ModernGhana.com | date=24 May 2012 | accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.entertainmentinghana.com/adams-apples-chapter-10-premieres-on-friday-may-25.html | title=Adams Apples Chapter 10 Premieres On Friday May 25 | publisher=Entertainment in Ghana | work=Entertainment Ghana | date=22 May 2012 | accessdate=13 October 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017065212/http://articles.entertainmentinghana.com/adams-apples-chapter-10-premieres-on-friday-may-25.html | archive-date=17 October 2014 | url-status=dead }}</ref> A complete DVD set, containing all ten films in the series was released in December 2012.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2012/12/31/the-complete-10-chapter-adams-apples-dvd-box-set-is-out-for-sale-at-airport-shell-accra-get-yours-now/ | title='The Complete 10 Chapter Adams Apples DVD Box Set' Is Out For Sale At Airport Shell, Accra…Get Yours NOW! | publisher=Ghanacelebrities.com | work=Ghana Celebrities | date=31 December 2012 | accessdate=13 October 2014 | author=Febiri, Chris-Vincent A.}}</ref> Adams Apples is available for streaming on [https://watch.demandafrica.com/page/adams-apples Demand Africa] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830181842/https://watch.demandafrica.com/page/adams-apples |date=2019-08-30 }}.
==Critical reception== Each film in the series was generally positively received. Nollywood Reinvented, in its review of the film's final installment, praised everything about the film and commented: "Shirley was successful in making this movie ‘more than a conqueror’. The fascinating thing about the ''Adams Apples'' movies is the wide range of topics it touches on (if not fully addresses). Conquering love in the face of age differences... how to deal with competitive love... the ability to discern lust from love, a quest for adventure and a lean towards reality... dealing with the mistakes of the past. Above all, realizing the importance of family and trusting God to work things out".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nollywoodreinvented.com/2012/10/adams-apples-new-beginnings.html | title=Adams Apples: New Beginnings | publisher=Nollywood Reinvented | date=24 October 2012 | accessdate=16 October 2014}}</ref> Victor Olatoye of Nollywood Critics, in his review of chapter 1 to 3 of the film, commended the character development, gave a 3.5 out of 4 stars and concluded: "If you are looking for a good movie that can make you feel a little happier, smarter, sexier, funnier, more excited and yet full of wahala if that's what you want, then ''Adams Apples'' it is. Go ahead and take a pluck, sink your teeth in them, but just know there will be troubles".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nollywoodcritics.com/Archives_Display.aspx?Videoid=352 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141016144307/http://nollywoodcritics.com/Archives_Display.aspx?Videoid=352 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=16 October 2014 |title=Movie Archives |publisher=Nollywood Critics |accessdate=12 October 2014 |author=Olatoye, Victor }}</ref> Circumspecte in its overview of the film series comments: "I'll employ one word to describe Shirley Frimpong Manso's latest film, ''Adams Apples'' - delightful. And it is, in every sense of the word. From the script, to the characters, to the picture quality, the music, costume, promotion, everything really, was tastefully done".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.circumspecte.com/2011/04/film-reviewalert-adams-apples-shirley.html |title=Film Review/Alert: Adams Apples (Shirley Frimpong's Latest) |publisher=Circumspecte |date=23 April 2011 |accessdate=13 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018100615/http://www.circumspecte.com/2011/04/film-reviewalert-adams-apples-shirley.html |archivedate=18 October 2014 }}</ref>
==External links== *{{Official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20141216183320/http://adamsapplesmovie.com/}} *{{IMDb title|1956416|Adams Apples}} *[https://watch.demandafrica.com/page/adams-apples Adams Apples] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830181842/https://watch.demandafrica.com/page/adams-apples |date=2019-08-30 }} on [https://watch.demandafrica.com Demand Africa]
==References== {{Reflist}}
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Category:Film series introduced in 2011 Category:Ghanaian film series Category:Ghanaian drama films Category:Films set in Ghana Category:Films directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso Category:Films released in separate parts Category:English-language Ghanaian films Category:2010s English-language films Category:English-language drama films