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Prince Akeem has become King after the sad and untimely death of his father. He and his wife have resettled in the kingdom of Zamunda, and they have three wonderful and fierce daughters. When a nearby despot threatens to upend his kingdom, Akeem must go back to America to find the son he never knew he had so that he has and heir who can succeed Akeem. But with three powerful daughters who have grown up in Zamunda, Akeem also begins to question the rules around royal inheritance.
If, like me, you grew up in the 80s and 90s and you loved Coming To America, you'll love this one too. It has all the nostalgic references including a reprise of the beloved band, Sexual Chocolate. The costumes are over the top and probably worthy of a nomination in their own rights. Of course, the film is nominated for the makeup and hairstyling artists' abilities to transform Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall into multiple characters, as they did in the first film. It's a silly, fun, comedic romp. (and my husband appreciates that - he is always bummed that the Oscars honor so few comedies!)
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