Che: Part One (2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021. A review by Jamie Robert Ward (http://www.invocus.net). With its black and white politics and vibrantly colored guerilla warfare, part one of Steven Sodebergh's epic depiction of Che Guevara and his rise and fall in power is a thorough and thrilling biopic that tells me more than I ever wanted to know about the man. At first he’s a grunt hiking through the hills of southern Cuba which eventually makes him an international superstar. A jailed drug baron's wife attempts to carry on the family business. Yet it doesn't matter how or why you know of Guevara before you view Che because Peter Buchman does a fine job of introducing you to him here. Rather than follow a standard chronological order, the films offer an oblique series of interspersed moments along the overall timeline. Sep. 05, 2008 France 134 Min. Benicio Del Toro portrays the mature Che as the uncompromising and intelligent revolutionary some of us may have gleaned from between the lines of the official and commercial recycling machine. The Argentine, begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro) reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. Pursued by an elite ranger unit of the army led by a determined CIA agent, Che is eventually trapped and his men are killed. Name Last modified Size; Go to parent directory: Che.Part.One.2008.thumbs/ 23-Aug-2014 01:32-Che.Part.One.2008.avi: 22-Aug-2014 23:20: 843.1M: Che.Part.One.2008.gif There are no real moments of personal insight here, no cathartic revelations or studies of psyche. Original title Che: Part One Boring. Within two years, they mobilized popular support and an army and toppled the U.S.-friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista. The Argentine, begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro) reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. I haven't gotten the impression that there was ANY ATTEMPT TO EXAGGERATE or give a "heroic" version of Che. Ernesto "Che" Guevara (Benicio Del Toro) transforms from intellectual, asthmatic doctor to one of Latin America's legendary revolutionaries. It is stated as part of the recruitment and beginning of the forces to defeat Batista. Part One, which details the initial struggle of the revolution of Cuba, is less about Guevara and more about his cause under the leadership of Fidel Castro. After joining Fidel Castro’s rebels and journeying to Cuba in 1956, he quickly grasps the art of guerrilla warfare, ultimately toppling Batista’s dictatorship. Part One sets up Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara as a man that is very concerned about discipline and loyality, but does not portray his character in a positive or a negative light. Che is a 2008 biopic about Marxist revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Benicio del Toro as Che. Good photography, acting was OK. Producer Laura Bickford says that part two is more of a thriller, while part one is more of an action film with big battle scenes. Kinda like a CHE T Shirt. Instead, I can only recommend this to those who are interested in the revolution and don't mind slow paced, attention-demanding material that does entertain from time to time, but only as a natural result of its historical importance. Two DEA agents protect an informant. Thu 1 Jan 2009 19.01 EST. Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2019. The movie flips back and forth between the 1960s after the Cuban revolution and when it first started in the 1950s. This film part one and two are based on Che's book. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century. This is a film about what happened, how it happened, but as a reflection of one person's memories. Che: Part Two appears in 1.78:1 aspect ratio. Che: Part One (2008) "The revolution made him a legend." Watch Che: Part One Server; Che: Part One. The story follows Che from his first meeting with Castro, to the climactic battle in Santa Clara, where Batista's army makes its last stand against the revolutionaries. It's simply a study based on Che's report of his memories. View production, box office, & company info. The first film in this two-part Che Guevara epic tracks Che’s rise in the Cuban Revolution, from doctor to commander to revolutionary hero. Amazon Prime Video Unveils Slate Of French Originals, Including ‘L’Auberge Espagnole’ Sequel, 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Roberto Urbina, Natalie Erika James’ Relic Coming to Drive-In Theaters This July 4th Weekend. … Within two years, they mobilized popular support and an army and toppled the U.S.-friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista. Edit Report This. Che is a Double Feature film directed by Steven Soderbergh, so I will be reviewing each part after I see it and afterwards a final summary of the experience as a whole.. Part One. The Argentine, begins as Che and a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro) reach the Cuban shore from Mexico in 1956. It looks at how he developed as a revolutionary and how Castro gave him more and more responsibility as his talents grew. 7.2 41,731. Too gruff? TMDb Score. I am trusting Steve Sodderburg's research. Che: Part One (2008) External Reviews (170) rogerebert.com [Roger Ebert] ReelViews [James Berardinelli] Rolling Stone [Peter Travers] Salon.com [Andrew O'Hehir] San Francisco Chronicle [Mick LaSalle] USA Today [Claudia Puig] The Village Voice [J. Hoberman] FlickFilosopher.com [MaryAnn Johanson] EEEeeeehhhh........OK............sort of?? Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Composed of two parts, the first a kaleidoscopic view of the Cuban Revolution and the second an all-action dramatization of Che’s failed campaign in Bolivia, Che is Soderbergh's most epic vision. The director wanted to shoot the first part of The Argentine in Cuba, but was prevented from travelling there by the U.S. government's embargo. Within two years, they mobilized popular support and an army and toppled the U.S.-friendly regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista. Part One: The Argentine, Part Two: Guerilla Ernesto "Che" Guevara was the Marxist, physician and guerilla fighter from Argentina who played a major role in the Cuban revolution in the late 1950s. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Che, which comes in the shadow of a recent but very different cousin W., is such a movie that exists not to entertain or provide the viewer with any personal gratification outside of historical and biographical information on its central figure and topic. "Che" and the Digital Cinema Revolution, an original video piece looking at the RED camera and its effect on modern film production; Deleted scenes; Theatrical trailer; PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Amy Taubin; NOTE: Che: Part One appears in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Che Part One is a thoughtful, well-executed and - let's be honest - exciting depiction of a period in 20th Century history that deserves this unprecedented and extended treatment. Part One sets up Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara as a man that is very concerned about discipline and loyality, but does not portray his character in a positive or a negative light. Directed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh (Ocean's Eleven, Traffic ), Che: Part One stars Benicio Del Toro (The Usual Suspects, 21 Grams) in a career-defining role that won him the Best Actor award at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. 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