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GinaKApr 1, 2019

I thought this film was suspenseful and very well acted, except perhaps for the terrorists who were rather one-dimensional. I have scored it as a film and not as a docudrama. I have not seen any of the TV programs about this tragic incident,I thought this film was suspenseful and very well acted, except perhaps for the terrorists who were rather one-dimensional. I have scored it as a film and not as a docudrama. I have not seen any of the TV programs about this tragic incident, and perhaps those went into more depth than the film. But this film did do a first-rate job of making me feel what it is like to be a hostage and to live through such an incident. Although I admired “Seven Days in Entebbe,” I found this film more emotional, perhaps because it spent most of its time concentrating on the victims and the chaos of the incident while the Entebbe film also dramatized the terrorists and their motives and the Israeli special forces in more depth than the equivalent forces in this film.… Expand

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koconnorJun 18, 2019

Extremely suspenseful and well acted movie. Did a great job showing the extremes of life in India. Showed the bravery of the hotel staff where many maintained their duty to protect their guests. The terrorists were depicted as methodicalExtremely suspenseful and well acted movie. Did a great job showing the extremes of life in India. Showed the bravery of the hotel staff where many maintained their duty to protect their guests. The terrorists were depicted as methodical killers controlled by their leader who communicated to them via radio a mixture of tactics and propaganda. So well done!… Expand

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KeithDowApr 10, 2019

Even Dev Patel can't save 'Hotel Mumbai,' which relies too heavily on coincidental timing to amp up the drama while bogging down the story with numerous errors in logic and continuity.

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ScorpioZeroJun 2, 2019

Hotel Mumbai is deep and you will care of all characters, i advice you to watch it!

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GreatMartinMar 29, 2019

In November 2008 Mumbai, India, was under attack by 10 terrorists and "Hotel Mumbai" concentrates on the one that took place at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. There is no getting away from the violence that took place and which takes up most ofIn November 2008 Mumbai, India, was under attack by 10 terrorists and "Hotel Mumbai" concentrates on the one that took place at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. There is no getting away from the violence that took place and which takes up most of the film in graphic showings.

This is Anthony Maras's directional debut and goes mainly by the numbers. Though he, and his co-screenwriter, John Collee, try to look into the stories of some of the humans involved there really is/was too much in what is/was happening.

We do meet the 10 terrorists at the beginning of the film arriving at the Mumbai shore in a raft and watch as they go off to their assigned deeds constantly in touch with the leader of their Islamic terrorist organization who is called Brother Bull. He promises them money and Paradise in the name of Allah which gives him complete control of the gullible, vulnerable boys, young men.

Dev Patel, who I saw in a much better, stronger role this week in "The Wedding Guest", plays a waiter at the hotel, married with 1 child and another on the way, who really needs the job but that's all we really get to know about him. There is his boss, Anupam Kher, who I really l like in the TV series, "New Amsterdam", playing the head chef and boss of the restaurant who we really don't find out much about except he believes the 'Guest is god' and won't accept less from his staff.

There is Armie Hammer, with his young Indian bride, Nazanin Boniadi, their young baby and his nanny, Tilda Cobham-Hervey not to forget the mysterious Russian guy Jason Isaacs, who you wish the terriorist would 'take out'. Yes, true story or not, there will be those you don't want to die!

In spite of the high body count, and the violence, the movie moves fast, has some suspenseful moments and, if you didn't know anything about those attacks, I didn't, it's a lesson on what is going on in other parts of the world that will wake you up to the fact that we are not alone.

About the attacks
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Mumbai_attacks… Expand

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Brent_MarchantMar 29, 2019

Despite a noble intent to celebrate the unsung heroes of a major terrorist tragedy, this overlong recounting of the 2008 Taj Mahal Hotel attack places disproportionate attention on the violence and not enough emphasis on the courageousDespite a noble intent to celebrate the unsung heroes of a major terrorist tragedy, this overlong recounting of the 2008 Taj Mahal Hotel attack places disproportionate attention on the violence and not enough emphasis on the courageous efforts of the staff to protect and save the facility's innocent guests. While the film holds nothing back in accurately depicting the relentless brutality of the insurgents, it places more attention on telling that side of the story than what the film is said to actually be about. Though competently made, regrettably the picture focuses more on the body count than its larger-than-life heroics, veering into territory that becomes a little too needlessly graphic and gratuitous. This is a difficult film to watch, so sensitive viewers should definitely pass on this one. And, for those made of heartier stuff, be aware that the film could have been a far better offering with a change in focus.… Expand

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Honest-ReviewNov 23, 2019

Amazing, left me feeling a whole host of emotions, It has stuck with me for a long time after. I noticed that there are a lot of "critic" reviews saying its bad, it's not. These critics are no longer that, they are regressive liberals whoAmazing, left me feeling a whole host of emotions, It has stuck with me for a long time after. I noticed that there are a lot of "critic" reviews saying its bad, it's not. These critics are no longer that, they are regressive liberals who watch a film like this while tweeting #NotAllMuslims. They are offended that this movie was made, they hated it before they even started the film.

Lastly congratulations to the people who made this film, it's a very sensitive subject with the way the west has decided to hide the truth in case it offends the twitter brigade. You are brave people and we thank you for that! It has given us a world class movie.… Expand

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BHBarryApr 20, 2019

"Hotel Mumbai” is an Australian film directed by Anthony Maras who co-wrote the film with John Collee. The film tells the story of the invasion and near destruction of the famous Taj Hotel in Mumbai, India by Jihad Terrorists. Starring"Hotel Mumbai” is an Australian film directed by Anthony Maras who co-wrote the film with John Collee. The film tells the story of the invasion and near destruction of the famous Taj Hotel in Mumbai, India by Jihad Terrorists. Starring Armie Hammer, Dev Patel and Jason Isaacs. the characters portray
those caught in the midst of this terrorist attack and the efforts of staff and guests to survive.
Were it not for the fact that this is a true story of an incident that actually occurred about 11 years ago in the city of Mumbai, India, it could easily be dismissed as simply another action film
made to suit the whims and tastes of a modern audience. However, knowing that all of what is depicted in the film did, in fact, take place, coupled with the excellent editing and interjecting of actual voices and newsreel film, it causes the audience to be riveted in their seats as the 2 hour film speeds by with action, drama and suspense.I give the film a 7.5 rating for it gives insight into not only the victims but the perpetrators as well and makes for a powerful theatrical experience.… Expand