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Hotel Rwanda
2004
Don Cheadle stars in the true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsis refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda. Read more
| Starring | Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix |
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| Director | Terry George |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
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Hotel Rwanda
Don Cheadle stars in the true-life story of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsis refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda.
| Starring | Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix, Desmond Dube |
|---|---|
| Director | Terry George |
| Studio | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 57 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Released | DVD: 20 Jun 2005 Production year: 2004 |
| Format | DVD |
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Of all the films included in this year's Oscar nominations, Hotel Rwanda is the crudest in strictly aesthetic terms. It is also the most powerful. It is based on the true story of read more »
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110 out of 125 people found this review helpful
Heart Wrenching Drama
I found this to be a heart wrenching eye-opening film. I can't pretend to know much of Rwanda's history and therefore cannot comment on the film's bias. What I can comment on is the power with which Don Cheadle plays his role. He brings wonderful humanity and warmth to his character and is the key to the movie's success. Nolte's General seems very misplaced however.
Some of the scenes are disturbing and some viewers may find them hard to stomach. However, these scenes add to the storyline and are a necessary part of the film. The film is shot a little like a documentary, which gives it a more human and earthy feel. Prepare to be moved by the injustice of international politics and its ability to ignore human suffering. For that is what this movie dishes out in bucket loads. -
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12 out of 14 people found this review helpful
No need for a review
If you rent films based on the average rating then you will automatically pick this film.
Hotel Rwanda isn't an easy film to watch in a similar vain to Schindler's however this film is more accessable.
The cast and direction are excellent and bring home the extend of the genocide. Can't single out anyone of the cast as exceptional as they are all fantastic.
I found myself choked on several occasions - asking how could this been allowed to happen and by placing myself and family in that situation.
Truly a brilliant film. Stop reading and rent -
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Dogs seem to be a big box office attraction these days. On the heels of Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Bolt, and just a nose ahead of Marley and Me, Hotel for Dogs is another shaggy family entertainment for the easily led. Andi and Bruce (Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin) are a couple of strays themselves, orphaned siblings who are currently housed with foster parents Carl and Lewis Scudder (Kevin Dillon and Lisa Kudrow) – their fifth set in three years. It’s not a warm relationship.... Read more
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