Review of Hotel Rwanda (2004) by Vincet. — 18 Jun 2006

A deeply moving film with great performances all around. Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo were outstanding.

This review of Hotel Rwanda (2004) was written by Vincet. on 18 Jun 2006.

Hotel Rwanda has generally received very positive reviews.

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