Poetic Film Review: Che (2008)

A figure monumental, a life so grand,
Ernesto "Che" Guevara, a name etched in the land,
A revolutionary icon, a martyr to some,
His story complex, a narrative to be undone.

A film, "Che", a attempt to capture his might,
Directed by Soderbergh, with del Toro in sight,
A two-part epic, nearly four and a half hours long,
A journey through Cuba, and a doomed Bolivian song.

The Argentine, a segment of fire and strife,
Che's rise to prominence, a leader in life,
Fidel Castro by his side, a revolution to claim,
The Battle of Santa Clara, a pivotal moment in the game.

Guerrilla, a second part, a secret arrival in night,
A band of volunteers, a uprising to ignite,
But disaster strikes, and Che's fate is sealed,
A capture, an execution, a life revealed.

A passion project, for del Toro, a co-producer's dream,
A film that experiments, with cinematography's scheme,
Non-linear narrative, a style that may confuse,
A bifurcated structure, that may leave some to muse.

Soderbergh's ambition, a double-edged sword,
A unified narrative, or a chaotic, bleak chord,
The first part, conventional, accessible to all,
The second, a reflection, of Che's isolation, and his final fall.

Critics praised, but box office success, did not follow,
A challenging film, for mainstream audiences to swallow,
Political bias, a scrutiny, that the film did face,
A heroic portrayal, of Che, in a complex, troubled place.

A flawed film, but still, an intriguing work of art,
A valuable introduction, to a life that's torn apart,
Che, a figure, that's hard to encapsulate,
A film, that's a starting point, for those who seek to participate.

In the annals of history, Che's name will forever stand,
A symbol of revolution, a martyr, in a troubled land,
The film, "Che", a attempt to capture his essence,
A complex, flawed, but still, a worthy, cinematic presence.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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