The Motorcycle Diaries

Ardent

Saw this in the Screen cinema on D'Olier St in Dublin last night. Had my reservations going in but coming out I was very impressed. Possibly one of the best films I've seen this year, a breath of fresh air from the mundane Hollywood conveyor belt of crap.

Beautifully shot with some incredible acting, this amazing film portrays Che Guevera as an innocent 24 year old embarking on a road trip around South America with this close friend Alberto. There's lots of laughs, tension and excitement as you follow their adventures and, as the story progresses, you get an insight into what made Guevera the man he was to later become in life.

I can't recommend this film highly enough. If you're looking for a captivating, down-to-earth story with lots of charisma and fine acting, this is a must see.

Ardent

aodh_rua

Same goes for me - excellent film, beautifully shot with compelling performances.

Wacker

An absolute must see. Has toppled Eternal Sunshine as my favourite film of 2004. Made even better for me by the fact that I knew nothing about it going in, and I gradually realised who it as about.

jArgHA

Saw the movie in Cork on Saturday, fantastic story with no heroic hollywood strings attached. Plus you get to see a lot of beautiful South America including Machu Pichu without thousands of tourists.

Loved the soccer match in the leper colony!

mise

Saw it last night and loved it. Especially liked the way some parts of it were shot like a documentary with Ernesto and Alberto are talking to locals. Would definitely recommend it.

Thought I'd bring up this thread instead of starting a new one..


An absolutely brilliant movie. I've been meaning to watch it for a few months now and finally got around to it this evening.. There's something about movies set it south america that makes them great to watch.