I know very little about Che Guevara and I can probably say that most of what I know comes from watching this film today.
As such, I have no opinions on his politics or judgements to make as to whether this film glorifies him in any way.
What I can say, is that this is a nice little story that's been put together in a charming way and acted very well. The two leads are superb and Gael Garcia Bernal has made it to my daily crush list with that cute little choochy face.
It's full of subtle humour and adventure alongside some darker sides and nuggets of romance.
I particularly liked the elements that made it seem that they were making a documentary film (Something like Michael Palin or Joanna Lumley might make). They talk to locals along their journey, mostly trying to find a place to stay or some food, but sometimes just establishing what is wrong in the world, which I can only assume is what lead Che to his revolution?
There are times when it seems a tad long and in need of editing, but not so badly that I felt I wouldn't watch it to the end.
It would be interesting to see the same story put together with the deeds of the rest of his life in a TV series in the style of 'The Godfather' or some such thing. As I have said, I know nothing about him, but I would be happy to watch a serial that gives all of the information in neat segments.
Beautifully filmed and worth a watch.
As such, I have no opinions on his politics or judgements to make as to whether this film glorifies him in any way.
What I can say, is that this is a nice little story that's been put together in a charming way and acted very well. The two leads are superb and Gael Garcia Bernal has made it to my daily crush list with that cute little choochy face.
It's full of subtle humour and adventure alongside some darker sides and nuggets of romance.
I particularly liked the elements that made it seem that they were making a documentary film (Something like Michael Palin or Joanna Lumley might make). They talk to locals along their journey, mostly trying to find a place to stay or some food, but sometimes just establishing what is wrong in the world, which I can only assume is what lead Che to his revolution?
There are times when it seems a tad long and in need of editing, but not so badly that I felt I wouldn't watch it to the end.
It would be interesting to see the same story put together with the deeds of the rest of his life in a TV series in the style of 'The Godfather' or some such thing. As I have said, I know nothing about him, but I would be happy to watch a serial that gives all of the information in neat segments.
Beautifully filmed and worth a watch.