No. 19 (2019) Hotel Mumbai. March 1st.

Film No 19 (2019) March 1st.  10:45 AM  LUNA PALACE Leederville. 

"I have been here thirty five years, this is my home". (The response from a humble footman when asked if there are employees keen to leave through a back entrance).

Knowing the death-toll of this dastardly act of terrorism means your cinematic experience on deciding to attend Hotel Mumbai is going to be excruciating at times. This was a terrorist attack of the most frightening kind. Hide and seek, knowing that if found the consequence would be both brutal and likely fatal. Co Writer and director Anthony Maras has devised a thoroughly tense depiction of this 2008 drama. The real importance of H.M. is that it pays tribute to the bravery shown by the dedicated employees. Arjun (Dev Patel) and Hermant (Anupam Kher) represent the many loyal, humble heroes who lived in the slums close by, earned a pittance at H.M. then risked everything to save the guests they served. Hotel Mumbai is equivalent to taking a stomach punch but you appreciate why. It's tense but far from fun! 8GUMS.