Got invited to the premiere of this movie and it was a great watch!
A step above its predecessor! 
The Rundown
Behind the name: Based on Robin Hood’s outlaw gang
Country: Nigeria, 2019
Genre: Action, Comedy
Production: Corporate World Entertainment & FilmOne Entertainment
Director: Moses Inyang
Cast: AY Ayo Makun (as Ayo Abioritsegbemi), Ramsey Nouah (as Ayo Alesinloye), Jim Iyke (as Naz Okigbo), Folarin Falana AKA falz (as Remi Martins), Ireti Doyle (as Dame Maduka), Damilola Adegbite (as Dera Chukwu), Rosy Meurer (as Kemi Alesinloye), Alex Asogwa (as Calypso), Williams Uchemba (as Johnny), Ufuoma McDermott (as Zara), Nancy Isime (as Sophie Obaseki), Regina Daniels (as Kenya) & more
Compare to: Merry Men, The Real Yoruba Demons
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Synopsis in a Sentence: A crew of four friends brought together by the idea that stealing from the rich to “give to the poor” try to straighten their ways, but soon realise that once they sleep with the dogs, they have to deal with the fleas that come with them...
On Writing: The Plot
The plot is clearer, more engaging and overall relays a much better storyline than the first!
With a slightly better exposition than the first movie, we get insight into the lives of the crooks, and what motivates them, and why we should actually like them.
The climax is also better, some pieces of dialogue are funnier, and the rise and fall of the action is a step above the previous one; an overall upgrade on this front!
(3.5/5)
On Acting: The Cast
The cast is, quite star-studded, and the characters are clearly written for the personality each actor brings.
Here are the Merry Men: top comedian AY Ayo Makun plays the role of Ayo Abioritsegbemi, playboy and co ring-leader of the gang. Then there’s veteran actor, Ramsey Nouah, who plays Ayo Alesinloye, co-ring leader as well. Old school actor Jim Iyke plays pervie friend, Naz Okigbo, and talented musician and political commentator, Falz, AKA Folarin Falana plays Remi Martins, the techie, and we get introduced to comedian Williams Uchemba, who plays Johnny, the rival techie.
And amongst others, including Francis Duru, who is chief investigator and Damilola Adegbite who is investigator Dera Chukwu, we have Ireti Doyle, who is Dame Maduka AKA the villain AKA the devil. And she, quite honestly, carries the movie and relays the most believable character yet! A top performance! (3.5/5)
On Production: The Creativity
The production is quite, maybe, the star of the whole thing; we get to see Lagos, Abuja, city life in Nigeria, and it’s quite well done. We get a few shots of creativity with the action as well, and the humour is quite well infused, so overall, production is well done!
(4/5)
On Resolution: The Conclusion
Alright. So. We are likely to get a part 3.
It resolves nicely but there are a few hangs… does the villain go scott free, or does she finally lose her luck? Will the marriage ever happen? Can the merry men really stay out of the easy, glitzy life of crime they’ve come to know and love? All these lead us to believe that there's likely to be another movie coming, but for this movie’s resolution, it is quite alright!
(3.5/5)
The Verdict: An upgrade from the previous movie! A more enjoyable watch!
Overall Score = 14.5/20
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