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Hotel Rwanda details
| Format: | 12 DVD |
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| Starring: | Sophie Okonedo, Desmond Dube, Don Cheadle, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix |
| Director: | Terry George |
| Genres: | Drama - Historical, War, Thriller |
| Studio: | ENTERTAINMENT IN VIDEO |
| Collections: | Based on a True Story, Top 400 All-Time Rentals |
| Name | Discs | |
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Hotel Rwanda |
12 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 57 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 20 Jun 2005 |
| Main languages: | English |
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By Tom Charity from LOVEFiLMHotel Rwanda tells the extraordinary true story of Paul Rusesabagina who sheltered more than a thousand refugees in his hotel at the height of the civil war.
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Heart Wrenching Drama
By James Waddell from London, UK , 17 Apr 2005[Highly rated reviewer]
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.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(1008)Shocking and memorable
By Bobsview (549 reviews) from Gloucestershire , 02 Apr 2013Shocking good dramatization of hotel sanctuary where a few hundred survived the civil war between Hutus and Tutsis. Definitely one to watch.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Don't miss it!
By a customer , 23 Mar 2013Very stirring, Don Cheadle is brilliant as is sophie okenedo as is wife. If you love films do not miss this one!- Was this review helpful to you?
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A film to see.
By a customer , 27 Jan 2013Great film, enjoyed it. very thought provoking, brings home what we often overlook getting on with our lives....shows both sides of human brutality and kindness.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Very powerful film
By a customer , 30 Sep 2012Very powerful film,makes you think about the change one person can make in times of desperation. Provides understanding of what it must be like to live in an area of civil war. watch it!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Very very good
By rhjacques (2 reviews) , 26 Sep 2012Fantastic film.
Based on a true story, Don Cheadle delivers one of the finest acting performences I have ever seen as hotellier Paul Rusesabagina.
The film is set during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and revolves around Paul's battle to save his fellow civilians from Hutu millitias.
The key to the success of the film is it's ability to convey the growing desperation of those in the hotel. This is down to brilliant acting and superb direction.
Although harrowing in places, the film manages to convey the horrors of the Rwandan genocide without becoming too grotesque. Violence is used sparingly in the film, only when absolutely neccessary.
This is one of the best films I have seen in years and well worth a watch.- Was this review helpful to you?
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