Hotel Rwanda
Cara Seymour, David O'Hara, Desmond Dube
Ten years ago some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the country of Rwanda--and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news, the events went almost unn...( read more
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DVD Released: April 12, 2005
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July 5, 2009A slightly above average film which looks at the 1994 genocide in Rwanda through the life of Paul Rusesabagina. Don Chedle gives a masterful performance as Rusesabagina but the rest of the cast is only average. For me, the film focused more on Rusesabagina and his family than t... ...( read more )
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April 13, 2009There have been so many good things said about this film that anything I could post here would simply be redundant.
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February 2, 2009Like The Killing Fields, Salvador and Schindler's List before it, Hotel Rwanda catalogues yet another example of the the human race's remarkable talent for inhumanity. Don Cheadle gives a career best performance as a hotel manager who uses all his intelligence and guile to help s... ...( read more )
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June 21, 2008By far one of the most violent films I've ever personally seen and most of the people killed were innocent victims who pretty much just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It follows early 90's Rwanda as one man who runs a hotel tries to keep as many refugees as ... ...( read more )
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May 4, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
January 7, 2005
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It has a genuine power: the ability of film to beam light onto dark days of history, making it impossible for us to look away, reminding us of what we should never forget. full review
January 7, 2005
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
What makes the film not just harrowing but transcendent is Cheadle. He does nothing traditionally heroic. He just presents a picture of basic decency, showing how, when combined with courage, decency ... full review
January 7, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
There is much to respect in Hotel Rwanda, not least Cheadle's subtly crafted performance, which allows the audience a direct connection to his ethical growth. full review
January 7, 2005
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
The twofold agenda in Hotel Rwanda is to commemorate what Paul Rusesabagina did and to shame each and every Westerner who sees the movie. On both of those counts it is successful. full review
December 22, 2004
Claudia Puig, USA Today
One of the year's most moving and powerful films, anchored by a magnificent performance by Don Cheadle. full review
December 22, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The film works not because the screen is filled with meaningless special effects, formless action and vast digital armies, but because Cheadle, Nolte and the filmmakers are interested in how two men c... full review
December 15, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Despite flaws in execution, this is a film of rare courage and imperishable heart. full review
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September 14, 2008this is a very touching movie... i caught myself a little teary eyed...
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July 17, 2007Hey guys! I've made a Hotel Rwanda quiz. Come take it:
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April 18, 2007It is a good movie. I saw it with my aunt, uncle, and cousins when I was living with them. So, I do agree it is a very good movie
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April 4, 2007IT WAS SO TOUCHING I DID NOT BREATH FOR A SECOND, I'M GOING TO DIE IF I WAS THERE FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE. IM GLAD WITH OUR CREATOR THAT I WAS NOT BORN AND RAISE ON THAT SIDE OF THE COUNTRY. IT WAS STUNNING...IF IS FICTION OR NOT I LOVE IT...
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March 4, 2007Touching, simply amazing. It tells a story of hope in a hopelessly tragic situation. HIGHLY recommended. On top of the great story, it is very informative so if you don't know much about Rwanda, this is definitely something you should see.
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February 22, 2007
I loved this movie. It was based on actual events... The actual characters couldn't act coz they were dead... I remember when this happened... and the actual hotelier is still living today... Many died because of who they were... Tutsi... Rwanda is still rebuilding after the aftermath that happened about 17 years ago...
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June 4, 2006This is one of the MOST eye opening movies I've ever watched.If you don;t watch this movie you are being irresponsible... watch thius movie...
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