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Perfect Compliment to Che Part One
PostedJanuary 19, 2009
Laborer
from Belleville, NJ
While Part One was more fast-paced and followed a more tradition story line it did not outshine Part Two. Soderbergh focuses on the failed revolution in Bolivia and Che’s struggles to repeat his past revolutionary success. What I found most appealing was that it showed that a revolution is not possible if only one man or a small group of men are dedicated to the cause. In Cuba, Che had the support of the guerillas as well as the campesinos. In Bolivia, Che’s own men seemed uninspired and hopeless. Soderbergh, by design or by accident, put the onus on the people. The failure of the Bolivian revolution was not placed on the shoulders of Che, but instead, it was placed on the shoulders of every Bolivian.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Brilliant and Accurate
PostedJanuary 19, 2009
Laborer
from Belleville, NJ
This film reveals a side of Che that I feel is extremely important. Instead of depicting Che as the clichéd Revolucionario, Benicio Del Toro comes across as the wise father figure. The film also stresses Che as an intellectual, whether it's Che's insistence that his guerillas learn to read and write, or whether it's images of Che reading or writing during his downtime. Demian Bichir's role as Fidel is brilliant as well. From the obsessive beard stroking and Buddy Holly glasses to the animated, arms-flailing oratory, the imitation is perfect! I don’t understand why this film did not receive a wider release. It was action-packed, funny, suspenseful, and it fits into the triumph of the underdog theme that Hollywood loves.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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