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  • Actors: Gael Garcia Bernal, Rodrigo De La Serna, Mia Maestro, Mercedes Moran, Jorge Chiarella
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language Spanish
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 7 Feb 2005
  • Run Time: 120 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0002W118G
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,462 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The beauty of the South American landscape and of Gael Garcia Bernal (Y Tu Mama Tambien, Bad Education) gives The Motorcycle Diaries a charisma that is decidedly apolitical. But this portrait of the young Che Guevara (later to become a militant revolutionary) is half buddy-movie, half social commentary--and while that may seem an unholy hybrid, under the guidance of Brazillian director Walter Salles (Central Station) the movie is quietly passionate. Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna, a lusty and engaging actor) set off from Buenos Aires, hoping to circumnavigate the continent on a leaky motorcycle. They end up travelling more by foot, hitchhiking, and raft, but their experience of the land and the people affects them profoundly. No movie could affect an audience the same way, but The Motorcycle Diaries gives a soulful glimpse of an awakening social conscience, and that's worth experiencing. --Bret Fetzer

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Let the world change you... and you can change the world

Based on the journals of both Alberto Granado (Rodrigo De la Serna) and Ernesto Guevara (Gael Garcia Bernal), the man who would later become 'Che', The Motorcycle Diaries follows a journey of self-discovery, tracing the origins of a revolutionary heart.

With a highly romantic sense of adventure, the two friends leave their familiar surrounding in Buenos Aires on 'The Mighty One' - a rickety 1939 Norton 500. Although the bike breaks down in the course of their eight month journey, they press onward, hitching rides along the way. As they start to see a different Latin America in the people they meet on the road, the diverse geography they encounter begins to reflect their own shifting perspectives. They continue to the heights of Machu Picchu, where the majestic ruins and the extraordinary significance of the Inca heritage have a profound impact on the young men. When they arrive at a leper colony deep in the Peruvian Amazon, the two are beginning to question the value of progress as defined by economic systems that leave so many people beyond their reach. Their experiences at the colony awaken within them the men they will later become.

Directed by Walter Salles, The Motorcycle Diaries is a beautiful and tender insight into the life of Che Guevara, one of the most memorable and iconic figures of the 20th Century.

Spanish with English Subtitles.

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars "So much injustice", 27 Feb 2005
By Sebastian Fernandez (Tampa, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
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Let me start by stating in clear terms that those that are looking for the story of El Che as a revolutionary will be disappointed, since the film does not stretch into this area of his life. This is what happened to my wife, who was expecting a lot more than the movie delivered, but luckily I was aware of what the topic was, and found it extremely interesting. The reason being that it depicts extremely well how Ernesto Guevara grasped the reality of the Latin American and its people, and how these facts affected and changed him into what he later became.

At the beginning, we find two friends, Ernesto "Che" Guevara and Alberto Granado, who have an urge to really get to know South America, to get away from civilization and to get closer to the land. That is why they decide to go on a road trip that will take them throughout the continent, exploring areas that they only know about through books. They leave Buenos Aires with the goal of reaching Venezuela in four months; their equipment is an old motorcycle, "The Mighty One", and the method to reach their goal is improvisation.

The two friends show striking similarities in their way of looking at the world, but also considerable differences in their behavior. Alberto is more gregarious and can convince other people of almost anything through the use of his wit and talents as a kind of "con artist". Ernesto, a student of medicine, who is close to getting his degree, is more introverted and takes things a lot more seriously. And even though the movie does not go deeply into his ideology, it still shows how vigorously he reacts to injustice and need.

In my opinion, the director Walter Salles tried to provide the viewers with a morsel of the experiences of El Che in this trip, but without going too deeply into an ideology that would make some people uncomfortable. I understand that in this way, Salles is trying to attract a wider audience; those that are interested in going deeper, will have to do it using additional sources. What the movie does do, is provide the viewers with spectacular images of an amazing continent. The breathtaking scene in Machu Pichu is one of the highest points in this area, and the reflections about how the Spanish exterminated the amazing Inca civilization filled me with sorrow and regret.

Gael Garcia Bernal proves that he has all the qualities that make a successful actor, presenting a polished performance. He even delivers a very believable Argentinean accent, and the only department in which he comes short is the physical differences with El Che, but of course, there is not much he can do regarding this. Rodrigo De la Serna holds his end of the bargain pretty well, especially through his spontaneity, adding a humorous tone that helps move things along.

The extras include a couple of deleted scenes that I would not have excluded, and an interview with the real Alberto Granado, who has been living in Cuba for a long time. There is also a brief interview with Santaolla, who did an outstanding work with the music in this film, by incorporating the sounds of South America. The music includes an inspiring song that has been nominated for an Oscar: "Al Otro Lado del Rio" by Jorge Drexler.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The Motorcycle Diaries, 31 Mar 2006
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Don't be mislead by the title - it is more than Motorcycle Diaries. It is a life diary. The motorcycle is an essential part of the plan, but then the care for people and their environment takes over. The scenery and settings are fantastic. The autobiography is excellent, along with the education/information that goes on subconsciously as you are entertained by this life changing journey.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!, 19 Jun 2006
I watched this film when I was in a miserable mood and it really uplifted me! It's an interesting and beautiful film with just enough detail to get you keen to learn more about Che's life.
I would recommend this film to anyone who needs reassurance that there are people out there who can make such a difference and inspire others!
It also makes you want to fly over to Peru- what wonderful landscape!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Motorcycle diaries
This is a great look at Che's travels around South America on a ponderous, unstable old bike with his friend and fellow traveller, Alberto. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Spider Monkey

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wothwhile Journey
I have to admit there are so many pictures of Che Guvara plastered over t-shirts, bags and even stationary that i took little interest in who he actually was. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Stefi C.

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
Its was a slow start but soon had me laughing out loud and feeling great emotion for the peoples of Latin American... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2007 by Perpetua

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth watching
I enjoyed this film in the end though I must admit the only reason I initially stuck with it is because it was about Che (Ernesto) Guevera and I wanted to find out more about him... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2007 by Nikki

5.0 out of 5 stars Watch it twice
I rented this film from Amazon, having caught the second half of it on Film4.
It's the sort of film that makes you feel like quitting work, selling your posessions and... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2007 by S. Gray

5.0 out of 5 stars A sheer pleasure to watch
I came about watching Motorcycle Diaries purley by chance, i had not read the synopsis beforehand and like others when i seen that it had subtitles i was ready to switch it off... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2006 by Mr. L. Badham

4.0 out of 5 stars A skeptic's lovely surprise
Wow. I expected this semi-documentary style film to be a complete and utter bore. Nevermind the fact its subtitled. I nearly sent it back without watching it. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2006 by dick harden

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful...
This is a wonderful film, funny and touching. It could be about any young man finding his way in the world and developing his own ideas and views, but the fact that it is about... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2006 by D. Fortier

3.0 out of 5 stars The Cleansing
Those of you that come to "The Motorcycle Diaries" looking for a new Millennium easy living/ heavy drinking cycle road movie will be very disappointed, for "The Motorcycle... Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2006 by MICHAEL ACUNA

5.0 out of 5 stars An uplifting look and journey
A beautiful beautiful film. I saw the subtitles and thought "oh no!" as I don't usually like subtitled films but I thought I would give it a few minutes and I was hooked. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2006 by Andrew C. Madden

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