One major challenge the budding video film production enterprise in Cameroon is facing is the availability of the movies produced. You hear about movies but will go round and round in circles to get them. Now while there are some brave people taking up the video film distribution challenge like the visionary Bara Irene who has a video film shop specifically for video films at Lycee Biyemassi in Yaounde and some freelance make shift distributors like Elvis Smart the purchase of an AngloCam film is still an uphill task especially here in Yaounde.
I stood in Miss Bara's video shop for close to an hour waiting for her assistant to negotiate with a film producer to make available copies of his film which not only I but some other clients wanted to purchase. After the wait with no success I was asked to return the next day and of course when I did the film was still not available even though the producer had assured her it would.
Talking to some producers on this occurrence raised trust issues vis-a-vis these makeshift distributors who sometimes dub and sell their films without their accord. Some complained of limited DVD multiplication etc etc Honestly I think the mistake here stems from the production budgeting whereby most producers do not really plan adequate marketing and distribution strategies for their films and by extension build a substantial local market for their products. Viewers are getting disenchanted and loosing interest because of the scarcity of these films as opposed to the readily available Nigerian films. If the local market cannot be established there can be no real talk of an Industry, and the only way to build that local market is to get the films to the people.
That said please if anyone knows where I can purchase Anglophone Cameroon films please holla back!
Its a weird world! The same day Robin Williams is announced dead my sisters and I were appraising his career as one of the most versatile actors Hollywood has ever produced and how we can't wait for the next movie release with him. Cant believe about that time he ... died. Hollywood needs Jesus, big time! That demon of suicide is eating in their veins so deep. There he was thinking no one loved or cared here we were all the way in Africa wishing him the best and panting for his next artistic masterpiece. Lord what kinda prayer do we offer here for this soul? He is gone. Nothing more to say or do, but just to forever acknowledge the talent he possessed and the smiles and laughter he gave us. What a loss! Mrs. Doubtfire is an all time classic but I found him hilarious in Nine Months, what is your Robin Williams all time favourite movie?
I just watched the 200crore and counting Kick starring as you can see in the poster the one and only Salman Khan. I must commend producer cum director Sajid Nadiawala's first attempt as director, it is not bad all. The action sequences are upto par and the story not bad. However, the screenplay and narration were a bit lacking for me in some instances especially when the second half of the film begins. I really wish Salman Bhai would just add a little effort in his emotional act it would go a long way to beef up the believability of the story. His facial expressions were kinda disconnected in some really emotional areas and I felt a pang 'cos it broke down the scene to a placid level. As for Jaqueline Fernandez I wonder what she was cast for, her character was not efficiently developed nor was the role meaty, she was completely tossed aside post the second quarter of the film. Randeep Hooda was impressive but his drunk act was very uncomfortable and evident to the viewer. He needs to work on that bit. Mithun Chakrabohty is just his usual self nothing more to say and Nawassudin was grossly under used for such a 'scary' but talented actor. All in all, Kick is good for those who love action to the core and the message that is wrapped up in the film's story is from a good place. Verdict? You might want to check it out.
Hmmmmm...I am confounded. The subject matter is one I think
greatly deserves to be broached. Sickle cell is a genetic issue that has
engendered a lot of pain and sadness in many families in Cameroon. So the film is
on point in this respect, but this is where it ends. The film starts of great
with a promising premise of a sickle cell patient aided by this rich dude with
a sumptuous background who takes interest in him. Then the sickle cell boy and
the rich dude's girl do something and boys sister is being a 'nag' about almost
everything and oh my! I get lost in the melange. The narration is porous. The
quality is not good for a 2013 release especially as AngloCam filmmakers are
upping the stakes. The acting ah! The acting...I do not even know where to
start. I heard about this film and had such high expectations and so purchased it immediately I saw an available copy but was
disappointed at all levels whether technical or artistic. But hey dont just
take it from me go get it, watch and tell me what you think. Maybe there is
some deep underlying artsy meaning I am not getting.
The adage that "you never know what
you got till it's gone" sums up the essence of this movie Traingle of Tears. Enah Johnscott leading the pack(as director) narrates on screen the
story which revolves around three principal characters; Murphy, Ornela, Harry.
Ok so Harry loves Ornela and is about to marry her, tragedy strikes two days to
the wedding and despite pleas from his best buddy Murphy, Harry chucks Ornela
for another (whose story is the shaky subplot of the film). Murphy picks up
Ornela dusts her up and Bam!! Harry wants her back. That in brief is the triangle
right there and yes there were tears oh yes. Ok its unlike me but I got to
start here with the SLAYER of this movie cause sadly there are aplenty. First
off the sound mixing is so wrong I am hoping it is just the copy I bought, it
made the film a tad bit strenuous to watch with dialogues coming before the
images and an overwhelming sound score. I hate that ( Cos I have been thro it myself)
The image quality was not bad but not enthralling either but the biggest sham
of it all was the cinematography. Vain picture and frame composition, jerky shaky
camera movements (which were clearly not highlights to the narration) careless
camera angles with no real meaning and slipshod transition shots in between
scenes ...ouf! As I struggle to catch my breath, then comes the acting. So so
uninspiring I had to ask myself if the director really did direct the actors on
the emotions and interpretations he desired for the characters, or was this
what he wanted? The actor who plays Ornela gave the viewers NADA! nothing to
work with. At some point I pitied the co-actors; but even they too don't go scot-free,
Wyte's dialogue delivery is filled with breaks in between each line I became
irritable, it's like a mechanical recital and same applies in his reactions, for
some reason he seemed frozen and Epule I felt needed some depth. The saving
grace here happens to be the story which (even though I still have problems
with the screenplay) was very relatable and twigged with some twist at the end,
acting wise Eta Mercy who plays Samira is the one to look out for. All in All
with a little more attention to detail this film would have much more than it
is. But please don't take it only from me, go get a copy and maybe you might
just see things differently.
The Bayang Kingdom reeks of conspiracy
as rumor abounds that its reigning ruler is actually not a 'son of the soil'.
Angered and instigated by these rumors king Albert abdicates and abandons his
throne much to the horror of his elders and subjects. A decision which unmasks
the conspirators, unravels well guarded royal secrets and unleashes several
repercussions. In a nutshell this sums up the story on behind the title Jungle of Heirs which is grounded on traditional politics and not
quite surprising as it stems from the stables of Anglophone video film producer
and screenplay writer Agbor Stephen noteworthy for his investment in
tradition-oriented productions.
Director Neba Lawrence opts for a
simplistic narration as evident in the cinematography which comprised long
shots aimed to give a grandoise royal feeling to the movie as per the chosen locations, some close up shots too which I suppose aimed to capture and emphasis the complex emotions espoused by the characters (which unfortunately didn't pan out most of the time). The picture quality is
good and some frame compositions hinted some form of reflection and directorial
decisions but that's about it. The acting even though overly dramatic in some
cases ( it was clear some of these actors were more theatre than film actors)
was fairly convincing in some areas. The budget spinner in the person of Nollywood
sensation Jim Iyke was clearly in this movie as a publicity strategy but
nevertheless did the little his role comprised of fairly well. The guy had barely 5 scenes! Personally I
kinda like the fact that the role attributed to him just sort of supports the
general plot of the film, for it gave the opportunity for the Cameroonian
actors to man the boat. I found Solange Ojong quite captivating in this avatar
as the king's daughter and I must say here that I really feel her full
potential is rarely tapped in favor of her beauty. Quinta Eyong is utterly
believable in her rendition of Queen Janet.
I must confess I always look forward to
an Agbor Stephen production and even though in this case I found some scenes
unnecessary and plot point connections a little shaky I still think he managed
to serve a good traditional tale this time as well. However splitting the movie in two parts was unnecessary especially as it could fit snugly in one. Please purchase, watch and
tell me what you think about this movie too.
With a revealing title
such as University Girls I already had an idea on what this film was going to
be about and it did not disappoint my suppositions. However I found script writer, producer and director Mina Mina's angle of approach somewhat refreshing.
Rather than go through the overused Nollywood pattern of poor girl transformed
by circumstance, the main lead Julie is rather a lazy girl avid for materialism
and an easy life. Despite her extremely modest background she abhors poverty
and languishes for selfish and money-oriented. The viewer is drawn in by good
quality images and some attempts at creative frame/composition, camera angles
and pleasant sound score to follow Julie's journey in the search of a 'better
existence'. I would not really say there was any remarkable directorial style
but what was noticeable was the attempt to capture and keep Julie and the other
characters as basic as possible. I found Pascaline the 'big girl wanna-be' very
interesting and she did get me to laugh in some instances, main lead Julie essayed
by Adela Elad was convincing. There was evident effort in
the acting but the Slayer in
the movie was the dialogue delivery which was mechanical and somewhat
recital-like with overly timed entries and dead moments. The transitions
between shots and connecting scenes were jagged and some handheld camera
movements made one conscious of the film technicality consequently even though
briefly, disconnecting the viewer from the story. All in all the story was
neatly packaged and makes for an interesting watch. I must confess for some
strange reason this is the first Anglophone Cameroonian film I have watched twice
over and believe me that is something! I will not give any detailed synopsis
here 'cause I believe the title is already too revealing as it is. Now it's
your turn to purchase it, watch it and come tell me what you thought of the
film.
From a Fulani geographical and socio-cultural
context comes Shembeh a simple
love story. Honestly, I was duly impressed with the general production concept
(locations and costumes etc). It was decently captivated by director Cosson Chinepoh whose picture composition
exploited the scenery offered by the uphill locations(eventhough I feel he gets
carried away by the scenery to the detriment of the narration). Producers Nfor Lawrence Nfor and Mubuhwa Kingsley should be commended
for taking this bold step and engaging in this production. Most impressive to
me were the actors, not so much in their dialogue delivery but in their horse
riding capabilities. Hats off to the main lead Shembeh (Sende Bende) who rode like a pro. The story is well contextualized
into the Fulani social and cultural way of life but I find the directors
narration weak and disjointed in several instances. The Slayer in this movie is
the lighting and picture quality, in some indoor scenes we just don't get to
see anything at all, then i would have loved the incorporation of real Fulani
people in the set up. I also think the story was overly slow paced and some
scenes and plot points pulled on way longer
than was necessary. The rhythm could inadvertently distract the viewer or cause
probable drowsiness but all in all its a commendable effort. Another let down
is the fact that it's a two part film which could clearly be compressed in just
one part.
Synopsis
Shembeh loves Salifuh the handsome horse
racer, but wealthy Vondeh has his eyes set on her and offers a dowry Shembeh's
brothers and father cannot refuse. Consequently Shembeh goes under house arrest
as her family prepares to forcefully marry her to an over confident Vondeh much
to Salifuh and Shembeh's sister's dismay. With several attempts to free Shembeh
resulting to naught Is the love story between Shembeh and Salifuh feasible?
Watch and tell me what you think.
It's been long coming and there have been several attempts to replicate the
famous Hollywood flick Sex and the City and Different
Kinds of Men is yet another African and specifically Cameroonian
take of the complexities of womanhood and relationships. The inspiration in
this film reeks not only the Sarah Jessica Parker starrer but also digs from
the African American serial Single Ladies. Director Achiri
Mathurin in a basic and subtle style narrates the tale of four ladies
and the men in their lives. The picture quality and composition per shot, the
camera angles are noteworthy support and emphasis to the narration. The story
and concept very relatable, the acting a mixture of Yay and Nay, some
mechanical and plastic others quite natural. I am still baffled how in spite of
being so close and open with each other they had never seen Vicky's husband,
that was a script faux-pas right there. The costumes were trendy but not very
appropriate to the contextual setting of the story (I personally thought their
outfits were too short for married women and I wonder what their in-laws
thought of it),there was a pool scene which was a little upsetting with one of
the ladies strutting an under size bikini, then I was personally
uncomfortable with the bad weave one of the 'money making independent woman'
character was sporting (Lets see if you can identify which character it was,
watch and hit me back) but other than that make up was good, no exaggerations.
Now the Slayerin this movie...the characters are
apparently all 'bushfallers' but for one and mennnnn!!! the attempt at an
american accent killed the beauty of this film. It was all over the place and
all WRONG! It gets you cringing even when the story is beguiling. They could
have worked on it better, the diction for some was just embarrassing.
Synopsis
So we are introduced into world of four beautiful women (married and
unmarried) and the complexities and challenges they face in their relationship
with the different men in their lives. Diane exposes us to the dynamics and
risks in long distance marriages as she affronts the challenges of being
married yet because of career choices her hubby is more of visitor than
resident; Brenda is confounded in a marriage laced with verbal and
psychological abuse where a partner brings down the other constantly to cover
up insecurities and shady secrets, Emmy displays the 'contemporal' concept of
singlehood characterized by an unabashed sexuality and Vicky ephemerally contrasts
the mayhem with a relationship based on trust and love in spite of distance,
work and surrounding enticements. Now I can't say more than this but I tell you
there is a girl fight scene which is laudably executed and you may not want to
miss. Of all the couples too I commend the Yannick and Diane pair, they were
the most believable with a perceivable chemistry and inter-actor comfort
levels. Now you go watch this Living Dreams Entertainment production
and tell me what you think about the movie.
When this film received several nominations at
the first edition of SONAH awards and bagging some awards too, my curiosity was triggered
and I knew I would find no peace till I had my hands and eyes on producer Arthur Iyok'sWhispers. As the film
begins, the first thing that grips your attention is the obvious and undeniable
high picture quality, at the first couple of shots, picture composition, camera
movements director Enah Johnscott
affirms Anglophone Cameroonians are beginning to sit up as far as film
production is concerned. Though seemingly 'banal' the cinematography reeks of an
attempt at stylistic directorial and a
subjective perspective which is evident in the rhythm and pace conditioned by
the films' editing. There are laudable special effects to garnish the paraphernalia
of technological savvy-ness amongst Anglophone film technicians even though I thought
it unnecessary in certain areas. The background score and sound effects are commendable,
same as dialogue sound capturing where the echoes were barely noticeable and
ambient sounds were balanced admirably. The slayer factor however alights at
the level of the narration and the story, which doused somewhat the technically
commendable rendition of a very current topic or subject matter. The story and concept
on which it was based I felt was not amply exploited consequently I found the
story and screenplay unfortunately very weak plagued with unnecessary scenes.
The acting wavered between a mixture of good, not so good, plastic, over acting
and downright bad. Nevertheless, , is worth the watch if for nothing but the quality
and some directorial sense of style and technique which is a novelty in
Anglophone films.
Synopsis
In a nutshell the film is about young people
avid for success who sell their souls and loved ones for money. This wealth
comes with dire and inhumane conditions which they must comply to robbing them
of all the peace and joy the money was supposed to procure. What I appreciate
about the story nevertheless is the approach of the unfortunately popular trend of "Live
Rich Die Young" amongst youths from the consequences, not just showcasing
the wealth and its attributes but the sorrow and pain that accompanied the
choices made by the characters.
The term 'film Noir' and its defining
parameters is still an active global debate in film theoretical circles, nevertheless,
director Tebo Njei aligning with the
dark picture composition, crime and victim of circumstance aura identifiable in the film noir concept, unabashedly announces this attempt as the
first Anglophone Cameroon film noir. A
Little Lie A Little Kill set in Buea (South West Region of Cameroon) engages its audience in a
tale of love, friendship, betrayal and crime. Now while I don't know if indeed it's
the first film noir but I sure do know this Cameroonian film captivated my
attention. The technique and intricacies in narration espoused by the director
is laudable, even though the acting prowess was quite lacking in some
characters and doused the excitement somewhat; the dialogues are fair same as
the location, sets and props. The cinematography indicates a thought process
and an attempt at carving a personal directorial style which was sometimes
challenged by the sound capturing and mixing (some of the background score was unnecessary). The story is indeed intriguing and captivating and the screenplay well penned but the conclusion I found depressing and I think could have been addressed differently for some realism. Nevertheless, its a well scripted film. All in all I didn't feel the urge at any point to eject the CD from my DVD
player in anger and break it as has been the case with countless other
Anglophone Video films. Rather, I was impressed, it's an Ivan Nname production and I recommend it to all those avid to support
Anglophone Cameroon film production.
Synopsis
Gerald accidentally meets Charlotte and falls for her even though they both have people in their lives. Gerald's fiancée Helen (who by the way is a thrill to watch) will stop at nothing to keep him under control, while Charlotte's crazy boyfriend (whom I found funny at some instances) is ready to rain down hail stones to keep her. Amidst all this how do these two Gerald and Charlotte manage to be together is what the plot unravels in this 110mins runtime captivating drama. Now while I cant let the cat outta the bag, I can guarantee you all that the final twist makes it worth the watch.
No doubt Cameroonian video film productions have a long way to go; however productions such as Hard Decision 1 & 2 by Molimi Cletus fill 0ne with hope. A simple story about a young girl (Besumbu) who loses her father and is confused between two eligible suitors. Something happens and she goes mad and the power of love is revealed from either men. Now as much as I commend the efforts we had a lot of technical issues such as poor continuity and camera management, the screenplay pulled on too long in the first quarter of the film and the dialogues lacked the crispiness that would have given an extra bounce to the production. The acting needed serious time investment. Fioretta Cleare does her role as Besumbu well Molimi Cletus who played Ndip one of the suitors was too mechanical. Sah Keneth does his bit as Eboka one of the suitors but the other actors really struggle with dialogues and emotion. Nevertheless the effort is commendable and i think it would make a great viewing. Go check it out!
When it comes to homemade(Cameroonian) movies, before I slip the disc into the DVD player I say a silent prayer of hope that I wouldn't shudder with disappointment. Well one of the very few Cameroonian films I have watched so far which I can assure y'all that I could watch as many times as possible is this movie Royal Destination. Forget the Nigerian cast power, this film as compared to most 'Camer' movies had a sense of direction.The ending was commendably neat, the actors immersed in their roles, and the directors vision was applaudable.
The story The story is divided into two part whioch connect at the end. Set in a kingdom the story is of a king in search of a male child to take over his kingdom less the kingly lineage be passed onto his brothers' side of the family and particularly to his unworthy nephew. With no hope of a remedy the King succumbs to heart failure and passes on. Thats where the drama begins in the Palace as his unworthy nephew forcefully takes over the kingdom and aims for his late uncles wealth. Emeka Ike plays the illegal son of the king who coincidentally comes into contact with the Kings' second daughter (played by Cameroonian rising actress Solange) and is led back to the palace to take his rightful place as heir to the kingdom.Tonto Dikeh plays the first daughter to the king who fights back to preserve her father's wealth.
Analyses Lets start with the bad. As much as I think this film is worthy of praise there are however some lapses. The picture quality at certain points is doubtful, the script becomes repetitives and inadequate at many areas and there are unneccessary xters in the film. I don't know what happened but the quality of the first shot introducing the king and queen was not one of the best shots in the film. The picture quality was blurred and greyish. This is dangerous cos its at the beginning of the film and could kill the audiences' mood. The many scenes devoted to the desperation the character Tonto Dikeh plays in relation to the pressure from her family was redundant. Emeka's characters mothers' insistence for him to get married too did not require so many scenes. Emeka's brother and brother-in-law were uneccessary characters in this film from my perspective. I thought the lead character Emeka Ike played, apart from speaking french and a bit of some Cameroonian dialect did not wave the Cameroonian heritage flag well enough especially as far as costumes were concerned. Last but not the least I don't like the fact that the coranation takes place when credits are rolling. This was the 'denouement' of the film why put it so unimportantly besides the film end credits? Are the names in the end credits not noteworthy?
The good part lies in the fact that there can be no perfect movie and Director Neba Lawrence and his producer are taking bold steps which we should salute. The vision for this film was simple and the team did their best to pull it off. The script development, its climax and finale is a good attempt in screenplay writing. The locations and props well done.
Characters & Actors I found Emeka Ike's attempt to speak french and a Cameroonian mother tongue very amusing yet thrilling.I commend the Nigerian actors whose professionalism could be felt as we watched the movie; they blended with the Cameroonian actors. Most of all I salute the one-part movie initiative which is a welcoming breath of fresh air. Some of the Cameroonian actors stood their grounds too. Solange(whose last name I have forgotten (check her out in the film poster) was believable in her pain at her fathers loss(though the nose discharge episode was very disgusting). Yimbu Emma seemed a little taken aback by Tonto from my perspective; I know what he is capable of doing as an actor and I didn't get 100% of that in this movie. The guy who played the greedy nephew was worth watching.As for Emeka Ike's charcaters mother I think she over-acts a little too much. Her flamy reactions in some scenes were unneccessary.
Conclusion A lot of polishing still has to be done but a step a day will do the trick for this budding Cameroonian video film industry. So my last words are ...go grab your copy now!
I was about writing a post on our muscle-bound heroes entitled 'Where are they now?' when the EXPENDABLES showed up and shut me up. The new movie is about a group of mercenaries attempting to overthrow a South American dictator. Well... it was actually a confused dictator who was being manipulated by a...just watch the movie. If you have, I must say I was amongst the many who didn't give a hoot about the quality of the film. I was just impressed by the return of our power-horses: Stallone (aka Sly), Lundgren and even a glimpse of our ex-californian governor Shwarzy. Too bad Van Damme missed the package. It felt good and exhilarating to see these muscle packed men save the day once more...all dressed in black. Yum! The coolest thing ever: men in black with a dose of machismo
The storyline wasn't much. Actually it was very predictable, but that's not why we bought the tickets, right? We wanted to see how these giants of the action world could fare next to the present generation. I must say they did what they do best:entertain!
The blend of the new and the old was great fun to watch. I'm a fan of Jet Li and i loved the way he let himself be ridiculed in the movie. Jet is always acting tough and infallible. It was refreshing to see he wasn't always in control and couldn't beat everyone, much more a big gun like Dolph. Jason Statham....Jason Jason Jason. The upcoming bad boy action hunk of the industry. He's so gorgeous, cool and in control. This shows that even Jet is phasing out. My only fear is for him not to become catalogued to particular roles in movies. I would love to see him in a romantic comedy. Anyways back to our story. In the movie, Jason is Sly's right hand man. He's good with knives and sucks at keeping a relationship. But i loved the way he beat up the guy who messed up his girlfriend.
Back to our foursome and some amazing physical build-up for men way beyond their 50's. In the early days of their careers way back in the 80's, Stallone in my books had always been the hottest of the foursome [Lundgren, Shwarzy and Van Damme]. I'm not denying the handsome nature of the other men. Especially van Damme in his early days.
But take a look at John Rambo for crying out loud. Baby soft brown eyes, quiet enigma and all that luscious hair. He was a walking magnet.
I'll most definitely be in the waiting for the next Expendables. I don't care if the story is crap. I'm simply hoping to be entertained again. The Expendables hit the box office at No. 1 upon its release. Rumours of a sequel is spreading far and wide. So i guess the boys are really back in town.
Undeniably when one looks at where Nigerian and even Ghaniain filmmakers are at with their work, there is undoubtedly a wealth of progress and strife for perfection. What about Cameroon? Is there any hope that we shall surface from the dpeths of procastination and humble ourselves to learn the art of filmmaking enough to incoporate our own values? Truth be told, Cameroonians talk more than they do. They are always waiting for the big break, the perfect equipment, the million dollar script and so on. Finally not much is done in terms of actually making films. The few films which finally get made have no marketing power or skillful marketers to market the products. I was shocked to discover that in Cameroon there were about 450 video films made and released yet with no real marketing startgies they remained underground. Where are we heading, it is said a journey of a thousand miles starts with a step...but lets not remain on that step lets take a few more cos we can.
What I have seen today is the height of it all. Ok agreed our greatest dream as filmmakers in Africa has always been to be internationally recognised but this recognition had to come based on our own cultural identity which we portray in our films. Not because we have shun our own cultural personae for a completely western mode of expression. Dressing, talking like white people is one thing but bringing this bluntly to television is another thing completely.
Personally I was happy when the Ghanaian film industry burst out showing their worth with their smooth English clean cut technique what I definitely did not bargain for was the horrid really horrid sense of naturalism which they aim to portray in their films. I just watched a Ghanaian film My Worst Experience by director Willie Ajenge where a girl small girl is asked to simulate in an explicit scene a ‘blowjob’ the very next scene is followed by another small girl being raped with an explicit display of their private parts. In another Ghanaian production the film Dirty War starring Jim Iyke and Yvonne Nelson opens with a gruesome sexual scene between two actors...the list goes on. Where are we heading to?
We are Africans and will never ever be western no matter how effective the concept of a global village has spread out amongst us. There are things that are said things that can be seen and other that are simply intolerable. How dare we! Nigerians...thank God for their religious background at least try to keep within the frameworks of decency. They remember that at all times the films they are making is for an audience which has a conservative cultural background. What are these Ghanaian filmmakers trying to prove? That they master the art more than Nigerians who spurred video filmmaking? Do they even have a censor’s board in that Ghanaian film industry? How can they let films like these be released, what is the aim of their filmmaking? What is their concept?
I think they are just being very callous and are derailing the future generation by overriding our cultural identity in favour of the voyeuristic western culture. What would an eighteen year old be thinking after watching a film like this? This is so wrong Africa lets wake up. We have very little that is left untainted about our cultural heritage. Let us stop trying to fit in the western world which is far from our reality. So is this the kind of art we want to display in our films? Is this African art? Use the filmmaking techniques but not to the detriment of what makes us African!
This must be a joke. The cover of this movie is so well done when I saw it at the video shop I knew I just had to get me a copy. Now I am wondering who I can sell it too. I mean with heavy guns of the Nigerian film Industry such as Zack Orji, Rita Dominic, Tonto Dike...who wouldn't reach out for a copy of this two part flick.
The story: Zack Orji's character meets Rita's character in the classic boy meets girl scenario and we can obviously guess where this is all heading. The screenplay writer throws in an annoying twist when he hints through Rita's friend on a possible dark secret(Rita was married and accused of killing her husband) and further reveals to us that Zack Orji is not only married to Tonto's character but has a son who is recalcitrant and bent to travel abroad. The story twists painfully around to finally have Zack Orji's son investigating Rita's charcater's past hired by Rita's Character's friend. This exposes her secret to Zack xter who shuns her, at the same time Rita's xters very concerned friend investigates Zack and discovers he is married with a son who happens to be the private investigator she'd hired.
The Review: The story in the film may have been very interesting but for the fact that the script was not worked enough and the director missed a couple of points in his directors 301 class. I really don't know what made these actors sign up for the film cos its really pointless. Charcater development is zero in the story...we never get to understand what Zack's character's unfaithfulness to his wife was all about; was he just a cheating husband or was there some story behind it or was he just playing with Rita...Tonto as the wife is plainly useless in this film if you ask me. She was under used and it seems like she was added in the story by mistake cos her character had nothing to offer. Rita's characters secret is half baked, and the sequences when she waits for Zack's character are a bore. Rita's xter has a male colleague who works with her ...I just don't get his part and the anger disappointment he shows at the end was unjustified...was he interested in Rita's Character at any point? If he was then it was poorly portrayed by the script writer.
All in All The few good points in the movie for me ; the fact that it was a pleasure seeing Zack Orji the actor again on screen, Rita was dressed decently and was playing a less trashy role, and last but not the least Tonto's beautiful face. Apart from that...my copy of the movie is up for sale. Now I know why people don't buy Nigerian movies anymore but rather rent them.
Its been over a year now since we - Meg Pashy and Nalo - decided to start off this blog. However, ever since its creation none of us really ever found the time to blog on it despite our countless promises to do so. Recently I have been visiting other blogs and I discovered a new vocation for this blog. Blogs reflect the interest of its editor or editors and we share a passion for the entertainment business,social and general media issues. So we thought to ourselves - why not blog about our views on these different spheres of interest? Which is why in this blog, we shall from now on talk movies, music, TV. We shall comment on news headlines and reports via the different media we follow and ponder on social issues. You might want to follow us not only because you share our passion but because you are not afraid of telling things as you feel and see them. So come and join us meddle in other peoples lives, give critiques and reviews on the different movies we watch whether recent or not so recent. Lets share our views on what is going on around us. Come let us disagree to agree.
We women work so hard to keep relationships, harder than men, most often. We know that; we are certain about that. And it hurts when we ask what the guy does to makes things work…most often when the food and sex is right, everything else goes. Yes, we find that selfish, if only he thought a little more about us, things will be better. If we made more of a ‘couple’ than ‘singles together’ it will be extremely right but all those things have to work out and there is something really important we have to fix even before the relationship starts.
Come on ladies, set the record straight from the beginning. If you are cheaply gotten most often you will be cheaply treated all through the relationship. That is why today’s In Her Mind is
focused on how to be the ‘hard to get type’.
The hard to get type is the kind of woman a man loses sleep over, worrying about whether he'll ever get to win her heart? It is like the ultimate challenge he has got to win and if he does, you automatically become the prize he has won and he gets to treat you as such.
I know you are saying; things get to change once you say yes. It all depends on how real a ‘hard to get’ you are. You must be it and not pretend to be it. Let me explain;
The Value Key
It begins with valuing yourself. If you value yourself, it will show, and others will value you too.Valuing you means focusing on your own goals and activities - and less on every waking minute on some guy…even if you think you like him. That automatically makes you harder to get. Let’s make this clear, the opposite of being hard to get is desperation. Desperation repels others, and is revealed in a thousand subtle ways; all of which you need to avoid like the plague.
The Scarcity Point
Dear, the rarer something is, the more people think it is worth. True or false?!Ok, let’s take an example we can relate to; how many limousines can an average Cameroonian get to see rolling around their neighbourhood…uhhm?! Not even one in a whole year or even more. So asking them what they think of that car, will get a “whoa, I think that car is wonderful, it must be.” So you see; same thing with you and I. Except that we are not cars, but the ‘rare is unique’ factor holds.
Same thing in love, people tend to want what they cannot have! When things are hard to obtain, they seem more valuable. In simple terms, when you run after that guy you are crazy over, call him 3 times a day to say hi, drool over him in class, laugh every time he speaks (so he thinks he is funny); in an effort to get him to notice you, ask you out or love you will instead make him run away from you! Most guys prefer to go to the girl who is not all over them. Who is not pretending but really is!
Wake up girls, there are so many important things going on in this world and around you than boys. Yes they may be required, but there is education, religion, talent, intelligence, other distractions which are more time absorbing and definitely rewarding. So when you concentrate on gathering those things, the other things you need fall into place, like boys.
Its not about, hunting for men…hello…we are the girls, lets get hunted…give the guys their due. Also, recall that the easy catch is not as exciting as the hard one.
Now this is how ‘hard to get’ girls get the ‘hunter’ begging.
üWhen He can’t stop looking at you
üWhen he tries to show you off to his friends.
üWhen he calls you during the day to see how you're doing.
üWhen he acts so nicely – just for the sake of it.
üWhen he will do anything just to touch you somehow.
Then, the ball is in your court! When you have tested his patience above all, and its rock steady; you will judge if he is worth beginning a relationship with. Because a man who can’t wait on what he wants does not deserve it (us in this case).But the main key in all this is not getting a man (even cheap girls get men) it is keeping that man. That lies mainly in keeping your value, still being scarce (so the discovery journey continues even in the relationship) and not forgetting to love him too. Then you will have a man asking for more, loving the hunt and above all loving you.
Isn’t that what we all want? So let’s make it a duty, ladies, to spend enormous amounts of time adding value to our own lives by learning and growing and the ‘goodies’ will come knocking at our door; especially him.
