Review of The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) by Asif K — 16 Jun 2010
A marvelous road picture and boys-become-men adventure, full of the best kind of idealism. Well-acted, beautifully shot and broad and personal, The Motorcycle Diaries is nonetheless undermined in the end by a clunky search for meaning and depth that seems forced.
Quietly exhilarating, soulful and sincerely romantic. The Motorcycle Diaries is a beautiful film shot against the stunning visual backdrop of the South American continent. It is not only a story about the young Che Guevara on a motorcycle adventure with his friend, Alberto Granado; it is also about the social awakening of the famous revolutionary as he travels from Argentina, into Chile and up into Peru and Colombia.
To say that it is shot and directed beautifully is only half the deal.
This review of The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) was written by Asif K on 16 Jun 2010.
The Motorcycle Diaries has generally received very positive reviews.
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