An Incredible Story And Performance By Cheadle

Rating: 9/10 (2 January 2014)

I'd actually have given this 8.5 stars if I could have...but short of that, 9 fits more than 8.
This is a gripping recreation of real events in Rwanda, well-acted, well-filmed and brought to life in all of its horrific detail.
Upsetting - as it should be - but also eye-opening (for this side of the story is rarely told, but must be told).
And Don Cheadle is awesome in this role. (Shame that he did not get a worthwhile follow-up to this film after he proved his ability to handle challenging roles and shine with greatness.)
And this is above all a story of heroism, of Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager whose bravery in the face of incredible risks should be legendary - and this movie certainly makes a great case for it.
This movie also makes you realize how very little we are being told in the press about the goings-on in Africa - and makes you hunger for more information. All of which makes this movie all the more special and unique.
Wow. What a story. What a film. What a performance by Don Cheadle. By all means see it!