Che Belew 2
Che Belew 2

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Che Belew 2

2007
Movie
80 min
English

Esayas is a forty something first born guy who still lives with his mother. His younger siblings do everything they can to get him to marry and finally move out of the house.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes66%
Metacritic67/100
Google Users75%
Director: Steven SoderberghGenres: Biography, Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

Following his defeat in Bolivia, Che Guevara is captured and executed. The film then flashes back to his time in Cuba, where he played a crucial role in the revolution, and his subsequent efforts to spark a global communist uprising. It details his struggles to maintain support and navigate the complexities of revolutionary warfare in post-revolutionary Cuba and later in the Congo and Bolivia.

Critical Reception

Steven Soderbergh's 'Che: Part Two' received generally positive reviews, with many critics praising its realistic and unglamorized portrayal of Che Guevara's later revolutionary efforts. Benicio del Toro's performance was widely lauded as powerful and nuanced. However, some found the film's epic scope and deliberate pacing to be challenging, leading to divided opinions on its overall effectiveness as a biopic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and unvarnished depiction of revolutionary struggle.

  • Benicio del Toro's committed performance is a significant highlight.

  • Some found the film's lengthy runtime and episodic structure demanding.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's historical depth and Benicio del Toro's portrayal of Che Guevara. Many felt it offered a realistic look at the challenges of revolution, though some commented that it was a dense and sometimes slow-moving experience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in Spanish with a focus on authenticity, including detailed historical accuracy in costumes, weapons, and settings, aiming to immerse the audience in Guevara's guerilla campaigns.

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