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Che (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Che (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
by Steven Soderbergh

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Actor: Benicio del Toro
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Brand: Image Entertainment
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); Spanish (Original Language)
Format: Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 261 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2010-01-19
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT

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Movie Review: Che
Summary: 5 Stars

As I am writing this review, I am on my 4th viewing of Che. It is a rare delight to see a film of this caliber. Both part 1 and part 2 are a refreshing and eye-opening experience. It's unfortunate that many people brush these films to the side simply because it tackles a historical figure who is extremely controversial and violent.
Do not believe all the reviews you read. Ernesto Guevara is no "glorified" or in any way worshipped in these films. He is represented here in his most complete form: as a revolutionary who died fighting for what he believed in. Though his ideals and his beliefs may have been misguided, it is his will to fight what he believed to be oppression that is at the fore front of these films. He is not presented as a hero or as a savior. In fact many times he is clearly represented as a hard and ruthless soldier. Steven Soderbergh simply presents facts without taking sides. He presents his most succesful campaign in part 1 and his fatal error in part 2. The films are like two sides of a coin in almost every aspect. Though they both relate to Che Guevara, they are almost complete opposites.
The directorial work done is simply astounding. Steven Soderbergh captures with stunning clarity the day to day life of a guerrilla soldier. What is even more astounding is the fact that you never once get the impression that these revolutionaries recognize that they are making history. These men and women are simply fighting to take control of their homeland, nothing more, nothing less. These films are completely in spanish. A desicion that I think was not only smart, but necessary. Benicio Del Toro gives an amazing performance as Che. The way he talks, the way he walks, even his mannerisms are quite brilliant. You can see him turn into the revolutionary. You can see him turn into the tough-as-nails comandante.
The special features included in this Criterion Collection set are very insightful. You get to see some of the surviving revolutionaries talk about their role in the events that unfolded. And also included is a documentary on the amazing RED camera that was used to film these movies.
Part 1 is filmed almost completely as a Hollywood action film. In anamorphic widescreen and in sweeping shots of the action. Part 2 is claustrophobic. Every scene the camera moves closer and closer. You feel the tense atmosphere and the sense of dread clinging to the soldiers.
I highly recommend these films to anyone who enjoys epic movies. A word to the wise though; watch them in quick succesion. Do not wait a day or two between the movies. If they are watched one after the other, they are even more powerful.

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Che (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]