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Onlinegist:
TO KILL A MONKEY: Great Film, But I Have Reservations. After all the hype and well deserved applause for "To Kill a Monkey", I still have some reservations. Yes, the movie was great, from the acting to the cinematography, but certain aspects of the storyline lost touch with reality.

First off, the character "Teacher" was unnecessary. He contributed nothing meaningful to the plot. The whole fight between Teacher and Oboz felt forced, especially Efe’s involvement. Efe had no connection to Teacher, yet the script tried to insert him into a conflict that wasn’t his. That angle was weak.

Secondly, Efe was portrayed as a tech expert and developer, yet he came off as dull. How can someone with the skills to build such a powerful app be that broke and clueless? No real life developer with that level of innovation would still be that hungry and wrecked.

Thirdly, Oboz didn’t embody the traits of a real mafia boss. He bragged too much, talked loosely, and chased women without class. True underworld leaders move in silence, protect their presence, and don’t get disrespected by women like Amanda in front of their boys.

Letting Efe into the inner circle without proper initiation (vetting) only confirmed how unserious Oboz was. Efe asking Oboz, who owned the structure, for 50% just so he could sit back and collect money was peak greed and entitlement. That was an obvious red flag that Oboz was too blind to see, simply because he himself is an idiot.

Efe’s wife, Nosa, in my opinion, did nothing wrong. Yes, she messed up and lost herself when the illegal money finally came, but she wasn’t the problem, Efe was. He lacked principles and backbone. A woman cannot push a man of integrity into crime. And let’s be honest, 90% of women would do exactly what Nosa did if they saw that opportunity. Her reaction was predictable; Efe’s weakness was the real problem.

Lest I forget, they didn’t condemn the crime in the movie, they ended it like it was just another way to make it. That kind of ending sends a subtle message that crime is a normal or valid route to wealth. And honestly, as much as that’s a flawed message, it also reflects reality. Many of the richest people in the world today didn't exactly take the clean path to success. Still, a film with this kind of reach should’ve done more to spark reflection, not validation.

So while To Kill a Monkey was a great production, the character arcs and certain plot decisions needed more realism and depth. These small flaws kept it from being a truly unforgettable masterpiece.

If I should rate the movie, I would say 7/10, not because it wasn't entertaining, but because certain parts lacked depth, realism, and proper character development.

Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLxhNzvqToY?si=a_Pul7BuNskLyDaG

Onlinegist:
TO KILL A MONKEY: Great Film, But I Have Reservations. After all the hype and well deserved applause for "To Kill a Monkey", I still have some reservations. Yes, the movie was great, from the acting to the cinematography, but certain aspects of the storyline lost touch with reality.

First off, the character "Teacher" was unnecessary. He contributed nothing meaningful to the plot. The whole fight between Teacher and Oboz felt forced, especially Efe’s involvement. Efe had no connection to Teacher, yet the script tried to insert him into a conflict that wasn’t his. That angle was weak.

Secondly, Efe was portrayed as a tech expert and developer, yet he came off as dull. How can someone with the skills to build such a powerful app be that broke and clueless? No real life developer with that level of innovation would still be that hungry and wrecked.

Thirdly, Oboz didn’t embody the traits of a real mafia boss. He bragged too much, talked loosely, and chased women without class. True underworld leaders move in silence, protect their presence, and don’t get disrespected by women like Amanda in front of their boys.

Letting Efe into the inner circle without proper initiation (vetting) only confirmed how unserious Oboz was. Efe asking Oboz, who owned the structure, for 50% just so he could sit back and collect money was peak greed and entitlement. That was an obvious red flag that Oboz was too blind to see, simply because he himself is an idiot.

Efe’s wife, Nosa, in my opinion, did nothing wrong. Yes, she messed up and lost herself when the illegal money finally came, but she wasn’t the problem, Efe was. He lacked principles and backbone. A woman cannot push a man of integrity into crime. And let’s be honest, 90% of women would do exactly what Nosa did if they saw that opportunity. Her reaction was predictable; Efe’s weakness was the real problem.

Lest I forget, they didn’t condemn the crime in the movie, they ended it like it was just another way to make it. That kind of ending sends a subtle message that crime is a normal or valid route to wealth. And honestly, as much as that’s a flawed message, it also reflects reality. Many of the richest people in the world today didn't exactly take the clean path to success. Still, a film with this kind of reach should’ve done more to spark reflection, not validation.

So while To Kill a Monkey was a great production, the character arcs and certain plot decisions needed more realism and depth. These small flaws kept it from being a truly unforgettable masterpiece.

If I should rate the movie, I would say 7/10, not because it wasn't entertaining, but because certain parts lacked depth, realism, and proper character development.

Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLxhNzvqToY?si=a_Pul7BuNskLyDaG

Hamachi:
Oboz's character, while not a perfect representation of a real mafia boss, serves the narrative purpose of highlighting the dangers of greed and poor leadership.

Onlinegist:
If I were to rate the movie, I would say 7/10, not because it wasn't entertaining, but because certain parts lacked depth, realism, and proper character development.

Paulscholari:
I believe they did their research, having that character is necessary and important if you know how this things really work.

BenedictAbajue:
Both Efe and Oboz were caught up in greed. Greed affected most of their decision making process.


Efe should have left the country with his family after Oboz started becoming violent with Teacher.
Neither Oboz nor Teacher were big enough to track Efe outside the country.


Also Teacher was very necessary in the plot. He was the primary cause of the whole problem between Efe and Oboz.

josielewa:
A must watch..8 episodes at 50 minutes each...its immersive

Mitsurugi:
She was supposed to be brilliant and was making progress till the point of a legit interesting cul de sac only for the writer to solve it for her with Olosho snitching.


Disappointing but overall entertaining series. 7/10

Hamachi:
Kemi didn’t fail to “show us what they could do instead” because maybe that wasn't the story she wanted to tell. Efe is representative of the hardworking, brilliant Nigerian youth, yes—but he’s also a metaphor for what happens when brilliance lacks guidance, systems fail, and desperation replaces direction. The tragedy is intentional: it’s meant to be frustrating. We don’t get “solutions” because in real life, most Efes are navigating a similar fog.

As for the women, maybe the point was to show everyone’s hypocrisy and complexity—not just Efe’s. His wife taking the offshore money after condemning the source is the contradiction of survival. Anita might have had her own agency and motivations we weren’t shown because, again, this isn’t a moral tale—it’s a maze.

Even Mo’s seemingly shallow investigation could be Kemi’s jab at institutions that don’t really care about truth—only headlines and arrests. The same applies to the lack of resolution with his sleazy supervisor or his daughter’s choices: they are threads left loose, like in life.

Yes, it could have been executed better—more depth, more inner dialogue, more clarity. But maybe what you call “poor execution” is actually deliberate discomfort. Maybe To Kill a Monkey isn't a guidebook—it’s a warning.

femi4:
You can only watch Netflix original others are on Netflix naija.

The likes of Kemi Adetiba n Kunle Afonlayan films are Netflix original

flexyrule:
There's nowhere on the street that someone who didn't partake in a job would request for a percentage.

Most street boys have affiliations to a fraternity.

Onlinegist:
TO KILL A MONKEY: Great Film, But I Have Reservations. After all the hype and well deserved applause for "To Kill a Monkey", I still have some reservations. Yes, the movie was great, from the acting to the cinematography, but certain aspects of the storyline lost touch with reality.

First off, the character "Teacher" was unnecessary. He contributed nothing meaningful to the plot. The whole fight between Teacher and Oboz felt forced, especially Efe’s involvement. Efe had no connection to Teacher, yet the script tried to insert him into a conflict that wasn’t his. That angle was weak.

Secondly, Efe was portrayed as a tech expert and developer, yet he came off as dull. How can someone with the skills to build such a powerful app be that broke and clueless? No real life developer with that level of innovation would still be that hungry and wrecked.

Thirdly, Oboz didn’t embody the traits of a real mafia boss. He bragged too much, talked loosely, and chased women without class. True underworld leaders move in silence, protect their presence, and don’t get disrespected by women like Amanda in front of their boys.

Letting Efe into the inner circle without proper initiation (vetting) only confirmed how unserious Oboz was. Efe asking Oboz, who owned the structure, for 50% just so he could sit back and collect money was peak greed and entitlement. That was an obvious red flag that Oboz was too blind to see, simply because he himself is an idiot.

Efe’s wife, Nosa, in my opinion, did nothing wrong. Yes, she messed up and lost herself when the illegal money finally came, but she wasn’t the problem, Efe was. He lacked principles and backbone. A woman cannot push a man of integrity into crime. And let’s be honest, 90% of women would do exactly what Nosa did if they saw that opportunity. Her reaction was predictable; Efe’s weakness was the real problem.

Lest I forget, they didn’t condemn the crime in the movie, they ended it like it was just another way to make it. That kind of ending sends a subtle message that crime is a normal or valid route to wealth. And honestly, as much as that’s a flawed message, it also reflects reality. Many of the richest people in the world today didn't exactly take the clean path to success. Still, a film with this kind of reach should’ve done more to spark reflection, not validation.

So while To Kill a Monkey was a great production, the character arcs and certain plot decisions needed more realism and depth. These small flaws kept it from being a truly unforgettable masterpiece.

If I should rate the movie, I would say 7/10, not because it wasn't entertaining, but because certain parts lacked depth, realism, and proper character development.

Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLxhNzvqToY?si=a_Pul7BuNskLyDaG

Mitsurugi:
What I particularly disliked about this movie was the deus ex machina. How they messed up the detective's story arc. She was supposed to be brilliant and was making progress till the point of a legit interesting cul de sac only for the writer to solve it for her with Olosho snitching.


How on earth did Olosho get that incriminating video to post? Teacher wanted to use the video to hold Efe's balls.

Disappointing but overall entertaining series. 7/10

bjnice:
Are you sure? But in KOB, Oba was entitled to 30 percent of any deal without her input. Is that not why Korede (Reminisce) got angry that she can't be getting paid as an Old Taker without any input in the deals.

liveyourlife007:
What do you mean that they didn't condemn the crime in the movie.

What about the arrest of Efemini?
With that corrupt officer at the hanger?

You also mentioned that Efe had nothing to do with Killing teachers granddaughter.

he's oboz partner, so whether he was aware of the hit or not is not a justification for his innocence. He's an accomplice.

For example in Power, Any decision made by Ghost is not him alone, Tommy is also part of such decision.

Mitsurugi:
What I particularly disliked about this movie was the deus ex machina. How they messed up the detective's story arc. She was supposed to be brilliant and was making progress till the point of a legit interesting cul de sac only for the writer to solve it for her with Olosho snitching.


How on earth did Olosho get that incriminating video to post? Teacher wanted to use the video to hold Efe's balls.

Disappointing but overall entertaining series. 7/10

2gbasky22:
This movie was good and perfect.

The teacher part was necessary. If you're used to how things work on the "street life" there are most times "Old takers" who younger generation pay homage to.

As for what you wrote about Oboz.
What else do expect from an uneducated individual who have unrestricted access to stupendous amount of money.


My only take on the movie is ; Why should a sophisticated and stupendously rich man be so easy to kill? Why no level of fortifications.

Angelfrost:
This has to be one of the most over-analysed and overflogged TV show/movie on social media this year, so far.


Just when I thought nothing was taking the shine or crown off Tyler Perry's Flick "Straw".


I'm very happy for Madam Adetiba... She has been consistently doing great things in this growing industry.