Hotel Rwanda

I just watched this movie. Ya, I know it's been out like eons ago. But back then i was a busy student, so now since I've got the time, I've decided to catch up on it. For those who havene't watch it. It's worth it to have a look.

I watched it over at Huiqin's place while she was studying for her test which she should be taking about now. I had to watch there as my computer fell sick after catching some viruses. Now Norton's to the rescue...

Back to the movie, it's about a hotel manager who rose up to the occasion when Rwanda had a civil war back in 1994. He was a hotel manager and all his life he has been building up relationships with the who's who of the upper class. However, when the clashes broke out, the white men left him and he has to defend himself. His priority was initially only his family but after a while, he finds himself protecting not only his family, but also his neighbours and even the "guests" of the hotel. The "guests" were actualy people who came to seek refuge at his hotel. Not only that, he still has to be able to manage the 100 over staff in the hotel. Throughout the show, he has had many near death experiences and was even held at gun point. However, everytime, he'll be resourceful enough to come up with a plan or to find a contact or a bribe that can help him.

However, the most touching part of the show was the rain scene when the journalists were all leaving for the airport and were to be evacuated. They felt so ashamed that they cannot stop this calamity but had to leave like cowards. But as they were leaving for the coaches, one of the hotel staff - being black- still took the umbrella and sheltered them from the rain. Then one white journalist said "Oh no please.."

Throughout the show, it really shows that racism will lead from one problem to another. The civil war was a result of racism. This show also showed the development of the main lead's character. I like the last line of the movie when he said that "There is always room." Indeed there is. There is always room in the hearts of people and literally always room on the bus that they were boarding. His experience in the hotel will teach him how to find room when there is no more room.

I'll give the show a 4.8 out of 5.0.