Is Choices II: The Setup Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2005)

📖 The Core Premise

Choices II: The Setup stands as a 2005 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Drama, Crime, Music, Mystery landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Three 6 Mafia's followup to the highly successful street movie Choices 1. After a heist goes wrong for two Memphis hustlers (DJ Paul and Juicy), they find themselves behind bars. Two crooked DEA agents offer freedom on the condition that they do a job for them. Juicy and Paul are forced to make a choice: stay locked up or get caught up. Set against the gritty backdrop of Memphis this film takes Juicy and Paul from the gutter to ballin' and back again."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. While not a career-best, DJ Paul's presence adds a necessary stability to the proceedings. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Drama. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Choices II: The Setup worth your time? If you appreciate Drama, Crime, Music, Mystery films that take risks, this is likely a must-watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Choices II: The Setup is a mixed bag with some redeeming qualities. With a runtime of 93 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Watch on OTT.