I really don't get it. Why was this movie so badly received? I admit I don't know much about movie-making, I'm just a plain movie lover. But all the reason given here by other users seem to me untrue.
First, the historical facts. There is not much of it that I notice to be false. There is, of course, a personal viewpoint by the director, but isn't that why Oliver Stone (for example) is regarded a great director?
Then, the acting. Omar Sharif was, in my opinion, better in this role than in most of the others. And Jack Palance was really a great actor, capable of a great variety of roles. He may be doing some impersonating here, but why wouldn't he?
Some people say that the movie is idolizing Che. What? Considering he is a legend, even nowadays, this is a very objective view on his life. Castro's role in the revolution is probably understated, but I suppose it had to be done or otherwise the film would never pass the censors.
It seems to me that most of the reviewers saw what the critics said, and then formed their own opinions before even giving the movie a chance. It is certainly not perfect, but I find it definitely worth a watch.
First, the historical facts. There is not much of it that I notice to be false. There is, of course, a personal viewpoint by the director, but isn't that why Oliver Stone (for example) is regarded a great director?
Then, the acting. Omar Sharif was, in my opinion, better in this role than in most of the others. And Jack Palance was really a great actor, capable of a great variety of roles. He may be doing some impersonating here, but why wouldn't he?
Some people say that the movie is idolizing Che. What? Considering he is a legend, even nowadays, this is a very objective view on his life. Castro's role in the revolution is probably understated, but I suppose it had to be done or otherwise the film would never pass the censors.
It seems to me that most of the reviewers saw what the critics said, and then formed their own opinions before even giving the movie a chance. It is certainly not perfect, but I find it definitely worth a watch.