well-explained!

Rating: 9/10 (15 March 2005)

As I was only seven years old at the time of the Rwanda genocide, I had no background on the subject. I was worried that I would not fully comprehend the plot of the movie. However, the film-makers did an excellent job explaining the history of the Tutsi and the Hutu groups. Pheonix and Cheadle's conversation in the hotel quickly and simply explain the history without boring the audience. This info brings the entire audience up to speed and ensures that everyone can enjoy the movie and be moved by the real-life story. Whether you vividly remember the horrors of the Rwanda, or were living under a rock in 1994 (or in my case, watching Sesame Street) this film will be memorable and is well worth the cost of a movie ticket.