Hotel Rwanda (2004)

The true story of Paul Rusesabagina, (played by Don Cheadle) the owner of a luxurious hotel in Rwanda. His new found business created a place of happiness and peace where his family could live. That is until, everything changed. As war breaks out between the Hutus and the Tutsis - with the citizens of Rwanda caught in the middle - Rusesabagina's magnificent 4 star hotel is turned into a shelter for Tutsi refugees, but with the increasing pressure and extraordinary brutality of the Hutu soldiers leering over him, will Rusesabagina's strong faith and dedication hold? An amazing piece of work, magnificently directed, by far the best drama that I have seen in some time (and I've seen my fair share). The shockingly violent scenes force you to wonder how mankind can act as such savages; killing each other due to mere identity and belief. Are we humans really so great when there are still such atrocities occurring in today's world? However, there were some heart-wrenchingly, tearful scenes where one can only hope that a large box of tissues are nearby (sob). All in all, I recommend this film to people of a mature personality - due to the violence shown - and I hope that Hotel Rwanda will reach into your hearts and feelings, as much as it did mine. 5/5! :) Enjoy the film!