DISCLAIMER: I did not see this movie in its original language(English), but in a dubbed version(Italian). I may have missed some nuances.

I was quite little when the events this movie is based on happened. Furthermore, the news coverage was very low, so I went into this movie knowing very little about the actual fact and the lives it took.

The movie is very thrilling and riveting. It doesn’t waste a lot of time presenting the characters, it almost goes straight to the attack and the subsequent events. Also, for the most part, it doesn’t over dramatize. Every person on screen could be the next victim. There’s no
plot armor. No one is safe and that keeps the viewer glued to the screen.

Great job by the cast, especially Dev Patel. His character was so interesting and well portrayed. Isaacs was also convincing (between Hotel Mumbai and The death of Stalin I’m starting to think he likes to play Russians). Well done to Kher as well, really charismatic as the head chef (which is a real person, as I’ve learned later).

The cinematography is excellent. Throughout the movie, the tension is palpable. When Sally was hiding with the baby is probably one of the tensest scenes I’ve ever seen. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Great job
In conclusion, whether you know the events or not, I would recommend Hotel Mumbai to about anyone.

8/10