The journey of Ernesto "Che" Guevara and Alberto Granado from Argentina to Miami is chronicled in Diarios de motocicleta as we see them meet new people, learn about different ways of life and truly begin to grow into men. Director Walter Salles does a fantastic job of capturing what the adventure truly must have been like through impeccable cinematography. It is clear that the making of this movie was quite arduous as the scenes from each new place they visit are real. The viewer is able to truly feel involved in the journey as the men travel we see each new place. A favorite scene is at the Incan ruins in Machu Picchu. Here we see a young Guevara in a beautiful place beginning to develop into the future revolutionary Che that we all know today. The music, editing, acting and cinematography all pull this film together brilliantly forcing me to give it 5 stars. A must see film!
Review of The Motorcycle Diaries
