To be honest Shake Hands with the Devil started off at a very slow pace with what seemed like not a lot of potential to get better. There was plenty of dialogue consisting of political facts starting the film with not a ton of exciting moments. What it lacked was a booming, attention catching introduction. On the other hand, once the film reached the massacre stage there was plenty of drama and action to make up for it. The amount of blood, vile, and gore, exceeds that of anything I have ever witnessed before. Though the authenticity of the film is frightening it is crucial to understand the corruption capable in humanity.
The validity of Shake Hands with the Devil is evident in each scene causing me to trust its facts wholeheartedly compared to the doubts I obtain about Hotel Rwanda’s obscured perception. I felt the only thing Hotel Rwanda taught me about was Paul Rusesabagina’s involvement whereas in reality the UN and other forces were just as important to the safety and wellbeing of the innocent Tutsi’s.
Rather than getting straight into the action packed moments of murder and chaos, Shake Hands with the Devil begins with a detailed debriefing of the subject letting the audience know the harsh circumstances being dealt with rather than leaving them in a dust of wonder. There is a rational order of events that helped me understand completely the hatred that was arising between the two social groups. I learned a lot from this film and will truly never forget the misfortune that occurred in Rwanda.
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