Coming 2 America (2021)
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Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
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... Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson
... Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
... Himself
... Lavelle Junson
... Mary Junson
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_**Fun reunion, but pales in comparison to the first movie**_
Three decades after the original film, Akeem (Eddie Murphy) discovers that he needs to go back to America with Semmi (Arsenio Hall). The principal cast members return with some new characters played by Jermaine Fowler, Tracy Morgan, Nomzamo Mbatha and KiKi Layne.
“Coming 2 America” (2021) is nowhere near as good as the first movie (which is probably my all-time favorite comedy), but it is fun to see where the characters are at after over thirty years, not to mention what they look like.
There are four things that hold the flick back: It seems like it’s in a hurry, peppered with music videos, not to mention it’s noticeably goofier than the original. It’s afraid to slow down for some compelling or heartwarming drama. When they do, like with Lavelle (Jermaine) and Mirembe (Nomzamo), it works and you start get drawn into the characters, but then it cuts to another crazed scene.
Secondly, Akeem isn’t as likable or funny here, whether that’s because of Eddie’s low-energy, mediocre writing or simply Akeem being stifled by tradition, I don’t know; probably a combination. Thirdly, the trip to New York City comes and goes so this isn’t really much of a Coming to America 2. The focus is on Zamunda, which is fine, but the story needed more interesting ideas and writing.
Lastly, I liked Jermaine Fowler as Lavelle Junson; he has charisma, but he pales in comparison to Murphy as Akeem in the first movie. The creators needed to spend more time fleshing out the potential of Jermaine and his character.
Despite these shortcomings, “Coming 2 America” is still worth catching if you’re a fan of the original flick. It’s great to see all the old characters and there are some amusing and entertaining moments; for instance, the early bit with Bopoto (Teyana Taylor), which made me bust out laughing.
The film runs 1 hour, 48 minutes, and was shot in Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City.
GRADE: B-/C+
Director:
Writer:
Eddie Murphy (Characters)
David Sheffield (Screenplay)
David Sheffield (Story)
Barry W. Blaustein (Screenplay)
Barry W. Blaustein (Story)
Justin Kanew (Story)
Kenya Barris (Screenplay)
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Release Date:
2021-03-05
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
Coming 2 America
_**Fun reunion, but pales in comparison to the first movie**_
Three decades after the original film, Akeem (Eddie Murphy) discovers that he needs to go back to America with Semmi (Arsenio Hall). The principal cast members return with some new characters played by Jermaine Fowler, Tracy Morgan, Nomzamo Mbatha and KiKi Layne.
“Coming 2 America” (2021) is nowhere near as good as the first movie (which is probably my all-time favorite comedy), but it is fun to see where the characters are at after over thirty years, not to mention what they look like.
There are four things that hold the flick back: It seems like it’s in a hurry, peppered with music videos, not to mention it’s noticeably goofier than the original. It’s afraid to slow down for some compelling or heartwarming drama. When they do, like with Lavelle (Jermaine) and Mirembe (Nomzamo), it works and you start get drawn into the characters, but then it cuts to another crazed scene.
Secondly, Akeem isn’t as likable or funny here, whether that’s because of Eddie’s low-energy, mediocre writing or simply Akeem being stifled by tradition, I don’t know; probably a combination. Thirdly, the trip to New York City comes and goes so this isn’t really much of a Coming to America 2. The focus is on Zamunda, which is fine, but the story needed more interesting ideas and writing.
Lastly, I liked Jermaine Fowler as Lavelle Junson; he has charisma, but he pales in comparison to Murphy as Akeem in the first movie. The creators needed to spend more time fleshing out the potential of Jermaine and his character.
Despite these shortcomings, “Coming 2 America” is still worth catching if you’re a fan of the original flick. It’s great to see all the old characters and there are some amusing and entertaining moments; for instance, the early bit with Bopoto (Teyana Taylor), which made me bust out laughing.
The film runs 1 hour, 48 minutes, and was shot in Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City.
GRADE: B-/C+
Cast & Crew of
Coming 2 America
Cast
... Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson
... Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
... Himself
... Lavelle Junson
... Mary Junson
... Uncle Reem
... Meeka
... Lisa
... General Izzi
... King Jaffe Joffer
... Cleo McDowell
... Bopoto
... Imani Izzi
... Oha
... Mirembe
... Omma
... Tinashe
... Idi Izzi
... Maurice
... Totatsi Bibinyana
... Nexdorian Lieutenant
... Sweets
... Nice Man
... Livia
... Cousin
... Cousin
... Bathing Girl
... Bathing Girl
... Bathing Girl
... En Vogue
... En Vogue
... En Vogue
... Salt
... Pepa
... Herself
... Ride Share Driver
... Nexdorian Commander
... Photographer
... Rose Bearer Priestess
... Manservant
... Himself
... Fresh Peaches
... Sugar Cube
... Himself
... Mr. Duke
... Ride Share Passenger
... Himself
... Choir Singer
... Choir Singer
... Choir Singer
... Choir Singer
... Choir Singer
... Choir Singer
... Choir Singer
... Choir Singer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Izzi Soldier Dancer
... Dancing Drummer
... Dancing Drummer
... Dancing Drummer
... Dancing Drummer
... Dancing Drummer
... Dancing Drummer
... Dancing Drummer
... Get Off Dancer
... Get Off Dancer
... Get Off Dancer
... Get Off Dancer
... Get Off Dancer
... Get Off Dancer
... Get Off Dancer
... Get Off Dancer
... Freestyle Dancer
... Freestyle Dancer
... Freestyle Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Female African Dancer
... Male African Dancer
... Male African Dancer
... Male African Dancer
... Male African Dancer
... Male African Dancer
... Male African Dancer
... Male African Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
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... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Choir Dancer
... Conductor
... Zamundan Drummer
... Zamundan Drummer
... Zamundan Drummer
... Zamundan Drummer
... Zamundan Drummer
... Zamundan Drummer
... Zamundan Drummer
... Trumpet
... Trumpet
... French Horn
... Tuba
... Djembe
... Timpani
... Violin
... Violin
... Violin
... Cello
... Cello
... Harp
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... Producer
... Characters
... Set Decoration
... Supervising Art Director
... Editor
... Costume Design
... Executive Producer
... Production Design
... Executive Producer
... Director
... Editor
... Producer
... Screenplay
... Story
... Screenplay
... Story
... Producer
... Director of Photography
... Executive Producer
... Story
... Original Music Composer
... Screenplay
... Executive Producer
... Editor
... Executive Producer
... Background Designer
... Art Direction
... Executive Producer
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