Che: The Movie
 

I will be watching this movie at The Robinson Film Center in Shreveport, LA. Thought I would post it...should be interesting.

Che is a 2008 biopic about Marxist revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Benicio del Toro as Che. The film is actually a merged version of two films by Soderbergh: The Argentine and Guerrilla. The first part focuses on the Cuban revolution, from the moment Fidel Castro, Guevara and other revolutionaries landed on the Caribbean island, until they toppled the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista two years later. The second part focuses on Che's attempted revolution and eventual demise in Bolivia.

Che was screened on May 21 at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival reportedly running over four hours.[1] Del Toro won the Best Actor Award at the festival for his portrayal of Guevara in the film. IFC Films has acquired all North American rights to Che and will release it for one week in New York City and Los Angeles in December in order to qualify for the Academy Awards. The Argentine will be released first in January, followed by Guerrilla after the Academy Award nominations are announced.

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I saw part one last night and I must say it was very interesting. While I obviously despise Che Guevara, the story itself is interesting. Definitely worth the watch if you are interested in Cuban history...also there are many cigars smoked in the movie! :) I will watch part 2 next week.

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seen the first part. thought it was really good.

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I saw part 1 on the internet. Very interesting movie. However, watching it made me wish I had paid closer attention in Spanish class. I'm really looking forward to part 2, and seeing how it wraps up. :D

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It has a very happy ending. :tu:D

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The embargo is lifted? ;)

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"Don't shoot! I'm Che! I'm worth more to you alive than dead!"

This, after Fidel had secretly pronounced to the Bolivian Communist Party the extent of support they were to offer Che and his followers:

"Not even an aspirin."

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I would be interested in seeing it. The motorcycle diaries was another interesting movie, based on a young Che.

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have been wanting to see this

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I'm always interested in movies where communists get offed in the end.