Sometimes in April
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Movie Reviews of Sometimes in April
Movie Review: Fine companion to Hotel Rwanda
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed this movie-as well as Hotel Rwanda. No sense saying one is better then the other-as both are excellent and well worth watching. This story centers around a Hutu Army man with a Tutsi wife. There are of course similarities at times--since both movies cover the same period of genocide (or is that "acts" of genocide?) IMO--both movies should be watched as they compliment each other! Due to the nature of the events depicted-there are a number of unpleasant scenes--but the gore and mayhem are presented in a responsible manner (no cheap thrills for the sadistic) While each of these movies recounts the horrors that mankind inflicts upon itself-I feel each should be essential viewing for those mature enough to handle the subject matter!Movie Review: A Classic Heartbreaker
Summary: 5 Stars
A well developed story about the Rwandan genocide as seen through two heart broken survivors who come together like so many others to rebuild a life. A soldier for the army and his family are caught up in the genocide when they wait too long to flee. A brother who works for the radio station which spewed hatred about Tutsis on its station is up on charges in the UN tribunal trials. A new love interest is the Mistress of the school where his daughter was murdered. He can't seem to commit to her but she is pregnant with his child. Should he continue to mourn his past or pursue a future? Can one choose? The story of the genocide is told in flashbacks which are quite compelling and shocking.Movie Review: Remarkable
Summary: 5 Stars
Unlike most people..I was living in Kenya which is a country in East Africa in 1994. At the time I was 13 I remember watching the news and people talking about dead bodies washing up on the shores of Lake Victoria..but I truely did not understand the MAGNITUDE of everything until i watched the movie again a few days ago.The movie brought everything home to me, and after watching it I could not help but feel RAGE and ANGER because the countries that here close by just watched everything happen. The neighbouring African countries..Uganda, Kenya, and the Congo just watched while thier brothers died.The scary thing is...I always thought that after the Holocust was the last of it...I guess not.Movie Review: The real story
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the greatest films ever made about genocide: not as epic in scale as "The Killing Fields" or "Schindler's List," but every bit their equal. It makes you realize how much "Hotel Rwanda" copped out of showing the truth of the 1994 genocide -- supposedly because American audiences couldn't handle that grim reality. The film is beautifully scripted and directed by Raoul Peck, and filming in Rwanda lends it a verisimilitude that "Hotel Rwanda" (filmed in South Afirca) can't match. There's not a false note in the key performances; the pacing, and the back-and-forth between the horrific days of 1994 and the trials underway a decade later is adeptly managed. Unmissable.Movie Review: Another HBO Hit
Summary: 5 Stars
I have always been a big supporter of HBO original series and movies. From The Wire to Oz to The Sopranos to 61. I would have to say that this however, might be one of the best works they have put on the air.
Sometimes In April captures the viewer in the chaos that was Rwanda in 1994. Very similar to Schindler's List in that it exploits the casualties of genocide that the International Community did not know/care enough about for a very long time.
This movie should get consideration for picture of the year. Raoul Peck should be recognized for his work and should be awarded director of the year as well. Another excellent feature put together by HBO.