I guess it was my misfortune to watch Hire a Man right on the heels of Mrs. Right Guy--two unlikable heroines in a row, but at least I could tolerate Gugu after she got her comeuppance in Mrs. Right Guy. Our heroine in Hire a Man, Teshi Lawson played by Zynnell Zuh stayed annoying until the bitter end. Literally until the last scene she screamed at and insulted her love interest Jeff played by Enyinna Nwigwe.
Hire a Man tells the story of unlucky in love Teshi who upon hearing that her younger sister is engaged, decides to hire a man to pose as her fiancé for an upcoming family retreat.
Despite its flaws, Hire a Man had some redeeming qualities. The movie takes time to explain the complicated relationship between Teshi and her sister, played by Nancy Isime, who made the perfect mean girl. Another plus was that the lead actors looked great together and I would have enjoyed watching their characters fall in love. Unfortunately, Teshi and Jeff did not have one bonding scene where it was revealed they could--despite their fake relationship--actually embark on a real romance.
Overall, Hire a Man revealed some insights into sibling rivalries and the scenery was pretty. However, the obnoxious and abrasive behavior of the heroine made it difficult to root for a happily ever after ending.
