The Set Up 2 (2022) Movie Review

Synopsis: Chike was finding her foot as an agent for an international organization, when she was compelled by the kidnap of her friend’s child to risk everything she holds dear once again to go after a criminal and kidnapper, Usi. The kidnapping by Usi was done to lure Chike into doing her bidding. Chike and Grace go on to form a team and take down Usi and save Grace’s daughter.

The Set Up 2 (2022) Movie Cast

Adesua Etomi
Kehinde Bankole
Lota Chukwu
Nancy Isime
Stan Nze
Kate Henshaw
Blossom Chuwkwujekwu
Tope Olowoniyan
Lilian Afegbai
Jim Iyke
Tina Mba
Lilian Afegbai
Uzor Arukwe
Gbubemi-ejeye

The Set Up 2 (2022) Movie: The Crew

Inkblot Productions – Producer
Film One Entertainment – Producer
Anakle Studios – Executive Producer
Naz Onuzo – Director, Writer and Co-Executive Producer.

The Set Up 2 (2022) Movie Review

The Set Up 2 feels like a movie made out of a collaborative effort between Sydney Sheldon and Robert Ludlum. I was very impressed with the storyline; it has action, suspense, a smidgen of romance, and humour. The revelations are mind-blowing. As a matter of fact, I was on the edge of my seat throughout the movie. It has been a while since I last saw an action movie from Nollywood that I really liked.

I really love the cast of the movie. We have a mix of old and new actors. Adesuwa is a beauty to behold, and the combination of her natural beauty and skills shines through. The fight sequences are well choreographed, the weapons handling is well orchestrated, and the stunts are almost perfect. Yet none of these takes away from the extraordinary nature of the movie.

Nancy Isime has firmly positioned herself as the queen of the Nollywood action flicks, and she gives a great performance here. Of course, Kate Henshaw, Tina Mba, Jim Iyke and the rest of the cast, are truly in their elements. But my favourite in this movie is not even the lead actor; it is Stan Eze. He displays the perfect blend of seriousness, goofiness, tenderness, and humour. He is fully in his element here.

The picture quality of the movie is top notch. I especially like the manner in which the movie uses the opening montage to give us an update from its prequel. There was no wasting of screen time. I especially love the camera angles. For example, there is an aerial view of Lagos that came out really well. I wish to see more of such in Nigerian movies.

The Set Up 2 movie has some minor misses, none of which take away from the excellent story and performances of the actors and crew. I intend to go see this movie again.

Nolly Rating: 5/5 (Extraordinary Movie)

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