Do the users who give this film a "10" have any criteria to judge this film on this level. It was dull, pointless, all eye-candy and little depth. If this pretension deserves a "10" what is there really left to acknowledge quality in other films?

As i watched the movie and saw my family in it, the Ferreyrs's and my aunt Chichina i disagreed on how they were protrayed, however, the rest of the movie describes exactly how CHichina (my aunt) remmebred el "Che" and how importatn he was to her. The actors do an amazing job in the movie and many of you will not know and do not know, or hhave never known what el "che" is and was all about. Dont rate the movie because of its landscapes and acting, rate it for its emotinal content and its serious significance behind the journey of transformation. … Expand

A ludicrously rosy portrait of a future mass murderer. "Motorcycle Diaries" is as little in touch with reality as Che's blinkered devotees.

A beautiful, visceral movie, not about a revolutionary, but just about two young men exploring South America and their own hearts. It captured that feather-in-the-wind feeling of youth, when everything seems equally possible, but one does eventually land somewhere. The cinematography was incredible, not so much for the grand vistas as for the close-ups of human faces. And this seems true to Ernesto's gift -- at least during this time in his life, he really sees the people around him.… Expand

Why do you misguided fools find so much heroism in a Communist genocidal maniac? Please folks, open your eyese and realize that Ernesto Guevara has done nothing to deserve your respect, let alone you love. He has erned my disgust and hatred. He should recieve more. This man is nothing but a Communist pig and men who made the film are Commy bastards too.

Beautiful life journey of a hero, good and bad.

This is just a movie about the life of a man who had a dream, but sadly because of the ignorance on the human race, the indigenous, the hispanics, blacks, and the less fortunate have been divided by virtual borders, and it's not fair. I do hope that one day all of humanity just unites and not fighs for ideals, but for the right to live in a world of peace, and thats what Ernesto Guevara wanted, but unfortunately the Imperialist government wouldn't allow him, which cost him his life. I do recommend this movie to all age groups, and all types of people.… Collapse

Possibly Gael Garcia's best performance till date. The film is seamless and very heartening at times. Also to be praised is Gustavo Santaolalla's impeccable compositions for the move.

Absolutley breathtaking view of South America. The acting is absolutely first class and just superb. You can see and feel the pain in the eyes of the people in that region. It is not difficult to understand where the seeds of revolution are born? Sometimes in life we have very little choice and are destined to become the men we truly are. This is an outstanding piece of cinema magic.

This movie is a gem and must be seen by all! If this movie does not win an oscar, it will be a travesty. Thank you Robert Redford for being a part of such projects! You are a true hero. Bravo Garcia Bernal for your choice of roles. You are now officially an International Superstar!

One of the most ponderous films to come down the road in a long time, from one of the most overestimated foreign directors. Little happens, Bernal sleepwalks through his role, and the film is way too long!

Go see it! Go rent it!

This movie belongs on your top 10 of 2004 list. Excellent buddy movie.

Superb film - excellent acting -true picture of the great human being that was Che Guevara.

For any one who is south american and knows the customs and history of the place. This movie is excellent. We also see the awakening of a boy into the ideals of a man that would change the world. The sound track is incredibly beautiful as well as the cinematography . The script is a triumphed as well as the performances of these fine actors. This movie should win an Oscar. I am buying the DVD! The ratings should go upto '11'!… Expand

At best, something to watch with your travel agent freinds- nice scenery or So. Am. The reality is that "Che", later in life, becomes the great advodate of genocide, dicatatorship and communism. Those giving the film a 10 surely do not undersand the scale. 10 =best. 0= worst.

Great Latin American Movie, from rising star Walter Salles.

The point is not about who Che Guevara eventually became, but that he was once as young and idealistic as the rest of us should hope to be. This movie should inspire thoughtful discussion, as to what sort of injustice (and convoluted Marxism) could turn someone who began with the best of ideals into a killer. And be careful where you point your finger--our great "liberal democracies" are surely not the towers of high-minded ideals either. See the humanity in everyone, even a radical who ultimately did good as well as evil. And please, comments about "commies" only bely bigotry and ignorance. And of course, the acting, music, cinematography was superb. See it with a slightly open mind and enjoy. :)… Expand

Absolutely brilliant. An execellent betreyal of Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Beautiful cinematography and superb acting all across the board. A very moving picture that should spark some kind of thought for viewers. Wonderful!!

It takes more than a nice landscape and a famous hero to make a good movie. reactions to the movie would be a bit more tame, if it was not about che.

Overrated!

Excessively long, yet still fails to make a point. Avoid at all costs.

Stunning visual style and reminiscient of Jack Kerouac on the road. Those who rate this film poorly are probably just critics of el Che, and their opinions of the man and legend is reflected in the scores, rather than the content of the film itself.

This is an enojoyable film, but not one of great depth. The lead performers are not engaging, nor is the writing or direction. It is perhaps the subject matter and the exquisite vistas that kept me engrossed at all. It is worth renting though not worth getting excited about.

This is a wonderfully sensitive and politically nuanced movie I've seen for a long time. Reviewers who question the polemics of the piece miss the point - it is NOT about the color of the revolution, it IS about the world education of a young man, who comes to terms with himself and his relationship with the world. Gael Bernal Garcia gave a Oscar-worthy performance, and this movie won't be so quickly forgotten. Thank you, Walter Salles.… Expand

Fantastic! Mr. Selles directed this amazig movie with wondeful breaktrough performances and an excellent cinematography! Bravo Gael Garcia Bernal!

Beautiful, enjoyable,, thought-provoking. Even better if you've actually READ the memoir. There's a person in all history, always is, and whatever you end up thinking about it all in the end, the movie makes you grapple with the complexity that recognizing other people's humanity fully always brings. Excellent movie.

My girlfriend dragged me to this, but it turned out to be way better than I thought it was gonna be. Funny in parts, thought-provoking in others.