Hotel Rwanda

From an emotional perspective, an almost perfect film based on true events that took place during the infamous genocide in 1993. Excellent script, quality casting, and smart direction. The result is a film that succeeded worldwide and conveyed the brutal events in Central Africa far better than the media. One of the best films in recent years. Overall impression: 100%. However, it is not a film that can convey a good mood; it is a heavy testimony about a country deformed by its poverty and ethnic hatred. (13/06/2006)

“I think if people see this footage they'll say, "Oh my God that's horrible!" ...and then go on eating their dinners. That’s right, I couldn’t put it better than in this quote from the movie. An outstanding picture which, despite the topic, leaves no lasting impression. Which is surprising at the very least. (21/04/2022)

Hotel Rwanda is one of those films that everyone without exception should watch so they can see the kind of people that live with us in the world, and make up their own minds and learn. From this perspective, this is a truly unique film full of emotion, friendship and human cruelty. In addition, all the woes and horrors are expressed solely through the character of Don Cheadle, who gives a fantastic performance, while blood and violence are not the main theme. But I’m giving it 4*, because the power of the original idea this time a outweighs little bit the final impression. (19/12/2011)

At the beginning, it beautifully shows the absurdities that can lead to an uprising in a country. The rest of the film then presents what such absurdity can cause. This is almost unbelievable and makes your stomach turn. It's a wonder Paul and his family managed to survive. It really does seem like a miracle. But the madness of people, that's what makes the biggest impression. (07/04/2017)

A story that can't possibly leave anyone unmoved. Don Cheadle as a man who stood up to a war. A hotel manager who stood up to fear. And a song sung by native children that breaks hearts with every note. Psychologically unpleasant to watch, but qualitatively an absolute peak. (04/02/2006)