8. Hotel Rwanda (2004)
“Jack Daglish”
Though this is undoubtedly Don Cheadle’s show, Hotel Rwanda is much more than just a showcase for Cheadle’s acting abilities. This politically strong and well-directed film details the true story of how a hotel manager housed thousands of Tutsi refugees during a military uprising in Rwanda. Caught in the mix is the opinionated and logical English journalist, Jack Daglish, wonderfully played by Joaquin Phoenix. It’s a relatively small role and though not as nearly as central as Cheadle’s, who played hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina, Phoenix again proves that he can make what should be very little become a whole lot. Completely aware of the vile atrocities that are occurring in this part of the world, Daglish tries to help Paul through this highly violent time, but is quickly waved out of the country as tensions between the citizens and the militia escalate. Phoenix gives an emotional and politically resonant performance in the little screen time he is granted; Daglish is one of those fine small roles that ends up greatly attributing to the film as a whole.
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