The Motorcycle Diaries

Production year: 2004

Drama R   Running time: 2:07 

IMDB rating:   7.8     Aspect: Wide;  Languages: French, Spanish;  Subtitles: English, French;  Audio: DD 5.1

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.

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Features

Deleted/extended scenes
Featurettes/Behind-The-Scenes/Documentaries
Interviews
Trailers/TV spots

Special features

A Moment with Alberto Granado (Share a moment with Alberto Granado as he reflects on his adventure with Ernesto "Che" Guevara)
The Making of The Motorcycle Diaries (Interviews with cast and crew explore the creation of this revolutionary film)
A Moment with Gael Garcia Bernal (An intimate conversation with Gael Garcia Bernal on Telemundo)
"Toma Uno" ("Take One") with Gael Garcia Bernal (Gael shares his personal philosophy as an actor - brought to you by mun2 television)
Music of the Road (an interview with composer Gustavo Santaolalla)
The Motorcycle Diaries