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WORTH WATCHING: MIXED
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Is Yahoo+ Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2022)

Frustrated by their failure to break into Nollywood, two childhood friends, Ose and Abacha went into fraud as a side hustle. Unluckily for them, Yahoo doesn’t pay them as quickly a...

✨ The Quick Verdict

SKIP IT

If you are a fan of Drama, Thriller cinema, then Yahoo+ offers a standard experience that justifies its existence in the 2022 landscape.

👥 Target Audience

Fans of Drama films
Fans of Thriller films
casual viewers seeking light entertainment

📔 Detailed Analysis

📖 The Core Premise

Yahoo+ stands as a 2022 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Drama, Thriller 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. "Frustrated by their failure to break into Nollywood, two childhood friends, Ose and Abacha went into fraud as a side hustle. Unluckily for them, Yahoo doesn’t pay them as quickly as they expected. Luckily for them, Mansa a Hong-Kong based crime lord offers to help them by introducing them to Yahoo+."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Yahoo+, even the presence of Ifeoma Obinwa struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. 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 Yahoo+ worth your time? If you appreciate Drama, Thriller films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Yahoo+ misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 84 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.

⏳ Time Investment

84MIN

At approximately 1.4 hours, the film requires a standard time commitment.