Director: Terry George
Rated: PG-13
Length: 121 min.
This exceptionally moving film plays out history as it was; yet it lacks a realistic quality in its production. Overall, not a bad film. Certainly not as fantastic as I had anticipated from an Academy Award winning film, especially considering the acting ability of the great Don Cheadle (Paul Rusesabinga); who displayed his talents in unforgettable films such as
Crash. Although not accompanied by many other star contributors (with the exception of Joaquin Phoenix, (Jack Daglish), Cheadle still puts together a stellar performance in this remarkable true story. Not every film you see is going to have you talking about it days after its conclusion, for only certain films have the ability to invoke that kind of reaction. However, this Colorado native carries this deeply emotional, heart driven film, from start to finish. Cheadle plays the awe inspiring role of a father turned leader, caught between a mass genocide of his people and saving his hotel. Director Terry George makes it easy for the audience to sympathize with the situation with which these people are placed in. And with little to no help, Cheadle manages to save the lives of thousands of innocent Rwandans.
Hotel Rwanda.
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