Steven Soderbergh’s Che

Screens : Tue Oct 7: 6

For now, a list of Che thoughts, a review will follow this afternoon:

1. Benicio Del Toro is great and finally got a role that showcases how talented he is.
2. Che is actually 2 films, one if the story of Che in Cuba and one is the story of Che is Bolivia. While they can stand on their own, it is best if they are viewed together in the “roadshow version.”  The films become more interesting and compelling when they are viewed in the context of the other.
3. I like the second film’s (Bolivia) style better. it is shot handheld and at an aspect ratio of 1:85.  Then again I tend to be a pessimist.
4. Again, Benicio Del Toro is really good.
5. Soderbergh is probably right and at the end of day it really is all about engagement (and lack of).
6. I liked the lack of exposition.   How amazing that the only real set-up is focused on geography.
7. It looks good and sounds good - but this is a film by Steven Soderbergh, so it should.
8. The rich like to keep the poor down.   True then, true today.
9. Matt Damon is one of my favorite people.
10. Che was pretty amazing - his willpower I wish I had.

And while you wait my review on Che, takepart today to read up on Bolivia today and to see the complexity of the country.

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