Hotel Rwanda (2004) - Paul Rusesabagina's Life-Changing True Story!

Rating: 10/10 (15 January 2012)

Based on the real-life events taking place in Rwanda, during the Spring of 1944, "Hotel Rwanda" tells the true story of Paul Rusesabagina, who attempts to rescue his fellow citizens from the ravages of the Rwandan Genocide. This movie shows an example of genocide, political corruption, and brutal violence. While protecting his wife and kids, Paul must do whatever it takes to save his innocent people. A powerful and emotional premise makes a really excellent movie. With an all-star cast including Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo in Oscar-nominated performances, and Joaquin Pheonix, Nick Nolte, and Jean Reno, a brilliant directing job by Terry George, and a powerful script by George and Keir Pearson, "Hotel Rwanda" is a perfect example of one of my favorite movies. There is nothing about this movie that I did not like. At times, there were moments that were so emotional, that I felt really bad inside. Every moment in the film, I was begging for more, and I was on the edge of my seat during the more suspenseful scenes. Don Cheadle delivers the best performance of his career as Paul Rusesabagina, and he totally deserved his past Oscar nomination. This movie has everything that a movie can offer. Some suspenseful tear-jerking scenes, and some beautiful touching moments are all that's really needed to make the movie good. I was left amazed, from beginning to end, on how great this movie was. I couldn't stop thinking about it for days. With a brilliant cast, a beautiful message, and some suspenseful sequences, this is truly a cinematic "must-watch". "Hotel Rwanda", in my review, "a powerful motion picture, with emotional elements".