Review of Che: Part One (2008) by Blind P — 10 Nov 2009

I had long wondered what the fascination was with Che Guevara, and while I feel the film adequately expresses a romantic vision of revolutionary spirit I still am left wondering at its end, though not enough to do any research it seems.

It is difficult to talk of one half without reference to the other, but as I saw the parts some weeks apart (and many viewers would end up with the same experience due to its length), it is what it is.

Here I found the story interesting and the portrayals of its characters to feel authentic. The pace was slow but thoughtful, and did a good job conveying a perspective on the historical events that gave rise to legend.

Perhaps it is the very attention to detail that made it seem stifling to me however. It isn't easy to watch at times.

Using an example of last statement I'd say There Will Be Blood can also be stifling and hard to view, that film worked excellently with me where here I find I can't even quite put my finger on why I find it average.

I'd only recommend it to patient viewers that are interested in the subject matter going in. Perhaps those with a proper learned perspective would see more.