DVD Review: The Motorcycle Diaries

Depicts the journey of Argentinians Ernesto Guevarra dela Serna and his Alberto Granado across South America. Based on the travel diary of Che Gueverra the movie is picturesque, poignant and self-discerning revealing the transformation of Ernesto the nascent medical student to Fidel Castro's Che, Cuban revolutionary and Communist icon.
Particulary insightful are the ruminations of Ernesto while he was in Machu Picchu and his conversation with Alberto after visiting the pr-Columbian stronghold. The cinematography and musical direction strengthened the story bringing to life the different vistas visited by the two Argentinians. Cut in the similar vein from the more earthy "Y Tu Mama Tambien" by Alfonso Cuaron. It is a nice watch. Extra features includes several interviews with Gael Garcia Bernal and Rodrigo dela Serna, Director Walter Salles and the other people responsible for the film. Most noteworthy special feature is the short interview of Alberto Granado, who is still lucid and living in Havana, Cuba.