Review of Sometimes in April (2005) by Michael P — 23 Jul 2007
HBO and its kith have a major advantage over Hollywood in their production of films: they don't have to be as audience-sensitive. As such, films like Sometimes In April get produced, films that paint harder, grittier portraits.
Above and beyond showing more of the graphic violence, and more than conveying an often too-overt indictment of passive western powers, this film is important because it approaches the Rwandan genocide from a realistic viewpoint: There are no heroes.
None of the characters in this film are heroic in the traditional Hollywood sense. While the Mille Collines (which is actually shown in the film, which was surreal since I've stood by the pool there) is mentioned, there is no Paul Rusesabagina. There is no friendly and helpful CEO of Sabena. There is no bleeding-heart UN peacekeeper.
There are only victims, victimizers, and spectators.
This review of Sometimes in April (2005) was written by Michael P on 23 Jul 2007.
Sometimes in April has generally received very positive reviews.
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