I know after reading the title you maybe thinking, yeah right but it's true. The plot tells the story of a ordinary man, Paul who is the manager of a posh hotel in Rwanda for rich Rwandian's and western tourists tries everything he can think to save his family and eventually as many Tutsis people from the Hutu militia after the western relief force only evacuates the tourists caught up in the civil war . He uses all the favours he has built up before the conflict began and desperately tries get to everyone to safety behind the Tutsis rebel lines to a UN aid camp.
The story already makes people think about how the west deals with the events in countrys that dont have nature resources that are highly vauled by the nations that have the power to stop such cruel acts against innocent civilians. Even now it can make you think would the US of gone into Iraq if they wasnt oil there?
It's not the easiest film to watch and some of the sense's can make disgusted of your governments actions in Rwanda but the strength of the actors and the brilliant direction helps show how in the face of overwheming odds what things are possible. I reccommend that everyone watch's this firm at least once in there life, everyone should see this film as I think it not only portrays the personal struggle in the Rwanadan conflict but leaves you thinking about current events over the globe and makes you try to understand why the UN, Nato or even a single nation doesnt step in to protect those who cant protect them selves.
WATCH THIS FILM!!!
How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines
Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Re-rated based on Ciao's insistence that such reviews are no longer considered "Off Topic"
Soho_Black 18.08.2006 22:19
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" in the top right of the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
Crimsonflame 10.08.2006 02:09
I agree one of the best war drama films i have seen quite a tear jerking story. Crimps
Solidly built around a subtle yet commanding performance by Don Cheadle,Hotel ... more
Rwandaemerged as one of the most highly-praised dramas of 2004. In a role that demands his quietly riveting presence in nearly every scene, Cheadle plays real-life hero Paul ...
Postage & Packaging: £1.21 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Ten years ago some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the ... more
country of Rwanda and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news, the events went almost unnoticed by the rest of the world. In only three months...
Solidly built around a subtle yet commanding performance by Don Cheadle,Hotel ... more
Rwandaemerged as one of the most highly-praised dramas of 2004. In a role that demands his quietly riveting presence in nearly every scene, Cheadle plays real-life hero Paul ...
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
When the world closed its eyes he opened his arms. Ten years ago some of the worst ... more
atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the country of Rwanda and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news the events went almost unn...
Postage & Packaging: £0.00 Availability: 3-5 working days
Advantages: Follows a fantastic story, shows what the world turned their backs on Disadvantages: Some horrifying scenes, can make you feel as though you should do something to help
91jcollier 14.08.2009 ·
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of Hotel Rwanda (DVD)
Advantages: Excellent performances by Cheadle and Okonedo, compelling (if disturbing) subject matter Disadvantages: Not quite the classic it could have been
CaptainDisaster 25.04.2005 ·
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful
Review of HotelRwanda (DVD)
![Hotel Rwanda [DVD]](http://picnicb.ciao.com/uk/80205917.jpg "Hotel Rwanda [DVD]")
helpful by (87%):
somewhat helpful by (13%):
