A heart-wrenching movie.

Rating: 10/10 (18 March 2008)

Hotel Rwanda, the true story of Paul Rusesabagina and his unyielding endeavor to save over 1200 refugees of both Huti and Tutsi parties, is a poignant cinematic work of art. Though IMDb classifies this Drama, Thriller, etc., the best way to sum up this movie would be Documentary - Interesting Documentary, to be exact. The movie definitely got its point across with unspeakable acting. It's wonderful for a class setting - in fact, I am a student that has watched it today in World History class.
Some may wonder why this movie was rated PG-13 at all; this movie obviously does not have sexual innuendo (with the exception of a few kisses here and there). One or two bad words were slipped out of anger and malice towards each other. It does not glorify racism nor violence; in fact, it shows clearly that violence is not okay. With the exception of a few historical errors, I trust this movie to be 100% legitimate in facts.
Before you rent this movie - be sure to have a box of Kleenex; you will definitely cry unless you have no emotion. The last 30 minutes of the movie are the most poignant and heart-wrenching - something about those refugees drinking water out of the pool and huddling together in times of strife is sad. Paul's final beseeching to the general is the climatic scene, executed with emotion. But most of all, the slides after the ending credits is what breaks you down the most.
This movie made me think about how malicious and selfish the UN as well as the US has been in that time. It just hit me after watching this movie that the situation in Darfur needs more help and could use it as well. I will be of age to have a voice in this country soon and will do everything to help save the Paul & Tatiana Rusesabaginas and Fendenses of the world.
Watch this movie with an open heart, a steady mind, and prepare to be changed.