Che: Part One

Good but not for everyone

Just came back from a pre-screening of both parts and have to say that I spent great five hours in the cinema. This (first) part tells about Che’s story in Cuba at the beginning of the revolution. I advise you to read about Che before you go to see this movie because there is no introduction to his life at all. Without knowing a bit about the most recognized revolutionist you may feel like you missed the first hour. The movie is made well and you won’t get bored at all. Really good effort from Soderbergh. Benicio’s performance was outstanding. Probably his best till now...?? Be prepared to read subtitles most of the time unless you know Spanish. One more thing. If you know Che only from your t-shirt print then maybe it is not the best choice for you to see this film. Better choose Spiderman 7 or sth like that...

[Highly rated reviewer]

Brave, real, immersive but superficial

Brave new film from director Steven Soderbergh whose credits include the brilliant Sex, Lies and Videotape and, ahem, Oceans 13. Che concentrates on every student’s favourite Cuban revolutionary and jungle warfare expert, Che Guevara. Che is played by a charismatic Benicio Del Toro who speaks only in Che’s native tongue of Spanish throughout the 2 hours. This heightens the realism on offer, and coupled with Soderbergh’s documentary realism, really helps the viewer to be completely immersed in the world of Che and his fellow revolutionaries.

However, anyone expecting to see the real Che or the man behind the poster image will be disappointed. The film never gets under the skin of Che and he is never shown letting his guard down or discussing anything other than the plight of the Cuban people. Che is instead portrayed with a huge amount of single mindedness and as a leader to his men, always professional and never forgetting his mission to overthrow the Cuban dictatorship.

Overall, a good watch but a film that concentrates on events of the Cuban revolution rather than the people and characters behind the events. Hopefully part 2 will expand on Che himself and try to penetrate the reasoning behind his involvement with the Cuban uprising.

Che-Part 1

I'm sure there is agood movie about Che to be made, nnfortunately, this isn't it. Don't be swayed by the gushing revues ofthe critics it plays like a disjointed documentary. I lasted 45 minutes and gave up.

I couldn't help thinking I was watching the fictional movie from Entourage. You remember, the disasterous nonsense that got great revues based on a well cut trailer.

che-part 1

Absolute rubbish, no thread to the story, very poor documentary style, waste of time.

Read a book about him, cannot see the point of watching the film.

The Whole

Despite the sore bum on January 1st and the cramp knees this movie was worth every the dis-comfort. Che is excellent and worth seeing in one go, seeing the movie in parts will not make sense and will spoil the atmosphere created in part one. The performances, direction and photography don't come any better than this; the second half the viewer is with Che every single step of that miserable Bolivian jungle but this is where the strength of the man is seen and his flaws laid bare.

This is a film not to be missed but if you have no understanding of Che or Cuba's histroy then this is not the film for you!

ONE MAN'S MEAT Etc.

ZERO RATING ! Without doubt my poison and certainly means I will NOT be ordering Part 2

Didn't live up to the hype

Sorry, I didnt find this movie at all as exciting as some of the reviews said. I know a fair bit about Che's life but found the movie quite uninspiring and boring from the beginning. I won't be watching the second instalment. It was more of a historical account and it just didnt capture my attention.

plodding biopic

Disappointing - fascinating subject made dull and confusing - lost track of importance of engaging the audience in order to get every little detail in.

Che - Part 1

Good subject, but i found this 1st Part too slow and very long. Only the last part of the film really grabbed my attention, but i suppose in doing this it made me want to rent the 2nd part.

A worthy film well made

The legacy of Ernesto Che Guevara carries on to this day with his image still adorning badges, patches and posters of any self respecting student ther is. A symbol of anarchy, revolution and a new dawn that has carried for 50 years. This is a well made to the most part non sensationalised biography of the man, his motives and his life. So therefore as a biopic and being in Spanish with English subtitles, its not particularly made for the instant quick look modern audience, it is rather an in depth study that for me is unmissable. I await part 2.