John Woo’s “Hard Boiled”

John Woo’s “Hard Boiled” is a Hong Kong buddy cop movie.  The movie was a little cheesy, such as the scenes where people get shot and then automatically role into the water, no matter how far away the water is.  It was interesting how complex the characters were, they are these hard nose cops that can hold a new born baby in one hand while firing a machine gun in the other, and when a little blood lands around the baby’s mouth, the cop wipes it off without hesitation.  The mother instincts of his girlfriend was an interesting avenue to pursue, she is not sure what to do until she sees the babies and then she knows exactly what to do. 

Kingsley Ogoro’s “Osuofia in London”

Kingsley Ogoro’s “Osuofia in London” is shot in a documentary style, with a narrator speaking over parts of the film.   These films were not shown in theaters but rather in homes.  The scene where Osuofia appears to have completely changed how he felt about his brothers passing, when he turns to his children and tells them that the deceased was their uncle, and for them to cry was a scene where more of the characters personality came out.  The story is like the Beverly Hillbillies except the main character did not earn his wealth, his brother died and left it all to him. It was hilarious when Osuofia told the brothers fiance that he would inherit her.  The tagline of the film is No matter where you may roam, there is no place like home.