deep, strong, moving, what else?

Rating: 8/10 (17 January 2006)

What I expected and longed to see the most in this film, based on facts that should hit everyone's consciences, was a strong emotional impact. Well, the director has been successful in that, managing to tell a heartfelt tale. Don Cheadle's performance is simply outstanding, deep and convincing and I found strong also the peace keeper Nick Nolte and the American photographer Joaquin Phoenix. Hotel Rwanda is one of the best movies I've ever seen and its lesson should be carved in everybody's soul. It is obviously very disturbing for the quantity of violence and blood shown but its authenticity and emotional complexity make it a masterpiece.