Che: Part One (2008)

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   Siskoid

   Equally based on Che Guevara's diaries, Soderbergh's Che Part I makes a potent companion to The Motorcycle Diaries and doesn't attempt to retell that part of the great revolutionary's life. Dealing exclusively with the Cuban question - with flash forwards to Che the politician and media icon - it really does have the feel of a diary, with vignettes creating impressions and exemplifying his philosophy, but not always giving us closure on any given moment. The film culminates in the Battle of Santa Clara that was decisive in ousting Batista, an extended and multi-pronged set piece, exciting enough to reward those who felt the diarist's approach tested their patience. Eschewing propaganda, Benecio del Toro presents him as a just a man, one willing to put his money where his mouth is, but asthmatically coughing through speeches and at times as ruthless as he is sympathetic. I particularly love the ending showing that Revolution is more than political, it has to take place in the mind, and old corrupt ideas are hard to shake off. Oh and the opener with the map? Seems slow, but it really helped! 2 years 3 months ago
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   LifeofFiction

   Extremely underrated. One of Soderbergh's best. 12 years 7 months ago
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   Dieguito

   Comandante Che Guevara, a story that worths to know! 12 years 9 months ago

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