Che is a four-hour plus film that really tests the patience of the average viewer. The film falls way short of reasonable expectations on several levels.
First, the film starts with a fully radicalized Che; with no background story on how the privileged doctor Ernesto became revolutionary communist Che. Without the back story of his evolution, it's hard to understand "where he is coming from".
Second, the film ignores his allegedly extremely violent manner and bloodthirsty executions he ordered on thousands of Cubans who were thought to be enemies of the state after Castro came into power.
Third, the film ignores his journey to the Congo. Something interesting must have happened there.
Fourth, the film spends hours showing Che and his band of guerillas wandering about the Bolivian mountains. Not that interesting.
I could go on, but despite the good acting by Benicio Del Toro, and some good cinematography, the movie is ultimately quite a disappointment.
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More Detail For Che Criterion Collection Blu ray
- ISBN13: 0715515049610
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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