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It had its funny moments, its nostalgic callbacks, and even some well-thought-out twists. But in the end, the film felt overpacked, and the artistic choices behind what became the main plot were too thin, weighed down by too many distractions.

I liked the cast, loved the acting, and loved the music-Lagbaja galore. It was a great reminder of his incredible artistry and what he contributed to Nigerian music. For fans of the Jenifa series, it was exciting to see many of the original cast return, even in limited roles. Seeing the core trio of Jenifa, Adaku, and Toyo, take center stage was a highlight, along with appearances from other high-profile actors.

Improbable? Yes. Messy? Yes. At times claustrophobic, yet occasionally expansive in scenes like the carnival sequence. Somehow 2 hours felt like three hours, and there were far too many cameos.

The stories often felt jumbled, as though the movie was trying to do too much at once. The side plots took up so much time only to end up running parallel to the main story and in the process, key elements of the abuse advocacy storyline were left off screen, weakening its emotional impact.

The story could have been split into two movies and more invested into fleshing out those stories. The trip to Ghana could have been its own movie and the Domestic violence- NGO story could have been its own movie and fleshed out. Stellar actors were underused and others were left with two dimensional roles. The movie just felt long with a few genuinely funny and memorable scenes sprinkled around. High production value, mixed with scenes that looked like skits.

I didn't enjoy it at all.

Yes, it's a bit Disneyfied, but what an entertaining ride. In this action-packed adventure told from the predator's point of view, we visit a new planet and gain insight into their world. Even so, we still see the makings of a cinematic universe and a wide range of possibilities for where the next story could go. Elle Fanning is fantastic as a talkative synthetic coming to terms with herself, playing perfectly against the predator's tough, no-nonsense persona. Somehow the movie makes you empathize with him, in spite of his very menacing face, features and build. The twist, and the heart-string-tugging reveal at its center-show how this franchise has been shaped to appeal to younger audiences while still keeping longtime fans satisfied.

This television feast features an absolutely amazing cast. It's a deeply entertaining show that is surprisingly dark. While there is enough intrigue to keep the plot moving, I suspected the culprit early on, and I found the specific character's unlikeability to be a drawback. They come off as great at first, only to begin doing and exhiniting incredibly disturbing traits. Gradually you come to see them for who they are and then they get worse. The lead delivers an acting masterclass, masterfully cycling through joy, confusion, anger, sadness, fear, and dissociation. As the complex web of the narrative begins to unfold, it leaves the audience upset but utterly unwilling to look away.