Che: Part Two (Guerrilla) (2008)
77%RT Audience Score: 66%
Awards & Nominations: 2 wins & 7 nominations
The second part of Soderbergh’s biopic is a dark, hypnotic and sometimes frustrating portrait of a warrior in decline, with a terrific central performance from Del Toro
If you’re looking for a movie that will make you feel like you’re part of the revolution, then Che: Part Two is the film for you. Steven Soderbergh’s direction is flawless, and Del Toro’s performance as Che is immersive and of the highest class. Sure, some critics might say it’s plodding and one-paced, but who needs pace when you’re fighting for a cause? And if you’re worried about the trees, don’t be – they’re still there, and they’re still important. So grab some popcorn, settle in, and get ready to join the fight. Viva la revolución!
Production Company(ies)
Svensk Filmindustri
Distributor
IFC Films
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Huelva, Andalucía, Spain
MPAA / Certificate
Not Rated
Year of Release
2009
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:DTS Dolby Digital SDDS
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:2h 8m
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Language(s):Spanish, English
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Country of origin:United States, France, Spain
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Jan 9, 2009 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 4, 2009
Genre(s)
Biography/Drama
Keyword(s)
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Worldwide gross: $8,638,163
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $11,938,898
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,903
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 1,301,952
US/Canada gross: $748,555
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,034,586
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,186
US/Canada opening weekend: $61,070
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $84,406
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,004
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $40,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $55,284,429
Production budget ranking: 725
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $29,770,665
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): -$73,116,196
ROI to date (est.): -86%
ROI ranking: 1,930
Demián Bichir – Fidel Castro
Santiago Cabrera – Camillo Cienfuegos
Elvira Mínguez – Celia Sanchez
Franka Potente – Tania
Jorge Perugorría – Joaquin
Director(s)
Steven Soderbergh
Writer(s)
Peter Buchman, Benjamin A. Van der Veen, Ernesto “Che” Guevara
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
2 wins & 7 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (53) | Top Critics (16) | Fresh (42) | Rotten (11)
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 5/5
Hank Sartin
Time Out
TOP CRITIC
September 14, 2010 | Rating: 3/4
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
TOP CRITIC
August 23, 2010 | Rating: 3/5
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
Che Two is deeply impressive: austerely confident, coherent and mysterious.
February 20, 2009 | Rating: 4/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
This plodding, one-paced, dramatically inert movie is almost entirely surface description.
February 20, 2009 | Rating: 2/5
Anthony Quinn
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
The result, a second story-less mumble in the jungle, is so exhaustingly over-researched it can’t see the wood for the trees – and, believe me, one thing you’ll not feel short-changed over is trees.
February 20, 2009 | Rating: 3/5
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Metro Newspaper (UK)
TOP CRITIC
[Soderbergh’s] direction is flawless; choppy editing, a muddy pallet and a camera that gets up close and personal with every facet of the fight, however small, effectively making the viewer part of the revolution.
November 4, 2019 | Rating: 5/5
Nikki Baughan
Roll Credits
It seems the most important point the director wanted to make was that Mr. Guevara accomplished all he did while fighting terrible asthma attacks.
December 11, 2018 | Rating: 2/4
Kelly Jane Torrance
Washington Times
Soderbergh’s austere narration and intent to wilfully frustrate a conventional, hagiographical account of Che will alienate, but the steadfastness of this approach bears fruit
December 2, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
PJ Nabarro
Patrick Nabarro
At times it is beguiling, but Soderbergh is no Malick, and trying to copy him is a bad move.
November 1, 2018
Kaleem Aftab
The National (UAE)
Superbly filmed by director Steven Soderbergh, and Del Toro’s immersive performance in the title role is of the highest class.
June 29, 2018 | Rating: 4/5
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
Ultimately, whatever the eventual shape this movie comes in, it is bravura, ambitious film-making and a welcome, post-Ocean’s 11 return to serious form from this talented director.
May 14, 2018
Kaleem Aftab
IGN Movies…
Plot
Che: Part Two follows the revolutionary Che Guevara as he attempts to ignite a revolution in Bolivia, facing defeat after defeat and ultimately meeting his end in the village of La Higuera.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Benicio Del Toro gives a “terrific central performance” as Che Guevara in the film.
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