Hotel Rwanda

Hotel Rwanda, the devastating yet true story about the Rwandan genocide that occurred throughout 1994. The film follows the true story of the manager of the Hotel Des Mille Collines, Paul Rusesabagina. Rusesabagina's bravery led to the saving of over 800 rwandans who would have been killed if he hadn't protected and cared for them. The film is an American drama non-fiction film, directed by Terry George in the year 2004. 

Throughout this film the viewer is introduced and made aware of the genocide that occurred, how political corruption influences peoples actions, and the repercussions of violence on society. 

Genocide is represented through the character's and how they speak and act towards the segregated groups of the Tutsis, and Hutus. Because this is based on a true story one can see the efforts that the Hutus made to kill off the Tutsis through the language and media that they used to communicate. Such things like "Kill all the tall trees" and "Get the cockroaches" were ways used to un-personify a person, and make them seem like they are less, or aren't a person at all. 

This film definitely portrays the political corruption that was happening through the time by the way they spoke about the military and how they represented the beginning of the whole event. The audience is taken into the lives, but more into the hearts of the people and how they were scared for their lives and all they wanted was someone to reach out and help them. They felt alone with not even the government to support and protect them.

In my opinion this film did a great job in introducing to the world what a small act of corruption could cost people, and their country. This film also introduced the viewer onto a situation which did not get much attention, or help as it happened. 

Hotel Rwanda demonstrates genocide and the effect of genocide very well through the real looking, and sometimes authentic footage that they used. The viewers got their hearts tugged at and their mind twisted while struggling to come to peace with why this happened, and why nobody interfered and fully stopped it. 

Although the ending did have a bit too much "Hollywood" in it, I personally believe that it portrays a nice message and hope for the end. The ending shows the Rusesabagina's walking off into the sunset with several children, as well as their own. It gives the message of hope, and a bright future for the people of Rwanda.

Overall I found this movie beyond depressing, not because of how they showed it, but because it was based on a real life event which showed how evil and heartless this world can be. We see this happening in the news, but sadly nobody really tried to stop it. 

Godzilla-The Original

Godzilla, a movie about a giant lizard like monster which was mutated by the radiation from the atomic bomb which destroyed parts of Japan. The movie brought back many horrifying memories of the nuclear disastor which the Japanese people experienced first hand in 1945.

The original version of Godzilla was directed by Ishiro Honda, starring Akira Takarda, Momoko Kochi, Takahi Shimura, and Akihiko Hirata in November of 1954. The movie was made in original black and white, with quite amazing special effects considering that it was produced in the 1950's, before film had developed to what it is today.
The entire movie is spoken in Japanese with the convenience of English subtitles for the understanding of non-japanese speaking people. The sub-titles posed an issue for many viewers as it becomes quite difficult to have to read a movie when this generation is so used to having a movie bluntly explain everything going on.

Since the original premiere of Godzilla in 1954, there have been many re-makes to suit the North American audience, but not one could compare to the original version.
The movie definitely relayed the intended message, while still adding in a few annoying characters, such as Momoko Kōchi who played Emiko the lover of the main charecter. Already by the begining of the film audience members, such as myself wanted Godzilla to take a nice little bite out of her. Overall the acting was done relatively well for the time period and the basis of the story.

The film enhanced the viewers experience and really introduced them to the feelings that the people in Japan were experiencing after their horrific encounter with the bombs and the fears that they had regarding radiation poisoning.

Personally I did not enjoy this movie to the extent that many people would. I did not necessarily enjoy the foreign aspects but I definitely had appreciation toward the art, skills and techniques which were used, and how the language the actors were speaking added to the intensity of the overall film.

Children of Men

In a futuristic society where woman cant reproduce anymore, and society is slowly crumbling this movie, Children of Men follows main characters, Theo Faron (Clive Owen) and Kee (Claire-Hope Asheity) as they try and escape to sea in order for Kee to give birth to her "miracle" baby, which could possibly hold the secrets to continuing life on Earth. This movie, filled with action due to the chaotic society allowed the audience to take a look into a possible future, that would have no future. 
The movie when analyzed contained several biblical references-like the use of animals around Theo, as well as colours which enhanced the moods and feelings that the viewers had at certain times. 
This movie, having been shot in the year 2006, but intended to show the future year of 2027 gives the audience an idea of what life could be like in 21 years. Children of Men, deals with a lot of political struggle, such as illegal immigration, terrorists and the possibility of the human race coming to a near end. 
The movie shows an idealistic view on the end of the world as we know it, with people being forced into detainment camps or killed. Along with this the whole world is quickly turning into one large war zone.
Personally I overall enjoyed this movie due to the thrill yet fantasy approach that it had. The movie took the viewer on a roller coaster through war, terrorism, chaos, hope and ideas. I like how this movie specifically had many "what if" questions throughout which constantly left the viewer asking with rarely an answer to be found. The use of real sound also helped enhance the movie as it added lots of natural looking and sounding effects. For example the use of guns and bullets going off added to the intensity of each scene. 
On the other hand I found the ending to be quite disappointing. The movie simply ends with a quick fade off, just before the boat finally reaches Kee and her baby, Dylan. I would have preferred a more descriptive ending such as finding out what happens in the future of this society, or at least an answer to the question, will woman ever reproduce again?
To end on a good note I did find this movie very enjoyable and interesting with a great set of actors and actresses. This movie was staged and directed very well, keeping the audience captivated the entire time. 

V for Vendetta

An interesting movie which takes you through the actions and mind of a terrorist who in some aspects appears to be nothing other then a man searching for freedom. Having never previously heard of this movie I was quite alarmed and confused while watching it. After the first time I decided to watch it again which really intensified and clarified my views and understanding of the whole movie.

With the use of great Britain history i found the movie to be a spectacular adaptation of not only history itself but also of the original V for Vendetta comic book. The movie surrounded one of my favourite poems of all times-Remember, Remember the 5th of November, which made it very enjoyable and interesting.

I found the actors and actresses did a spectacular job. Credits to Natalie Portman who played Evey Hammond for her amazing abilities to give everything (including her precious hair) in order to fulfil the role. She did a spectacular job. As well to Hugo Weaving for his amazing role as V. Even wearing a Guy Fawkes mask the entire time there wasn't a single second were the audience couldn't feel and imagine his emotions. His voice was so readable that one could tell every bit of emotion even without seeing it. As well he did an amazing job portraying a villeins character which by the end of the 132 minute film took the hearts of many people.

Lastly I thought that this movie was very well directed and left the perfect amount of questions open, while still closing many. The movie was perfectly stabilized not leaving room for slowness or too much intensity in one scene.

So to all those,

Remember Remember!

The Fifth of November,

The Gunpowder treason and plot;

I know of no reason

Why the Gunpowder treason

Should ever be forgot!