Che (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
Criterion announces DVD and Blu-ray releases of the Steven Soderbergh film
Title: Che (IMDb: 1, 2)
Starring: Benicio del Toro
Released: 19th January 2010
SRP: $49.95
Further Details:
Criterion has announced DVD ($49.95) and Blu-ray ($49.95) releases of Che for the 19th January. Originally released in two parts, Che is presented here in its complete form. Extras will include audio commentaries on both films, featuring Jon Lee Anderson (author of Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life), a Making “Che” documentary about the film’s production. new interviews with Cuban historians as well as participants in the 1958 Cuban Revolution and Che’s 1967 Bolivian campaign, deleted scenes, theatrical trailers, a booklet featuring an essay by critic Amy Taubin, and more. We've attached the official artwork below:
Quote: Far from a conventional biopic, Steven Soderbergh’s film about Che Guevara is a fascinating exploration of the revolutionary as icon. Daring in its refusal to make the socialist leader into an easy martyr or hero, Che paints a vivid, naturalistic portrait of the man himself (with a stunning, Cannes-award-winning performance by Benicio
del Toro), from his overthrow of the Batista dictatorship to his 1964 United Nations trip to the end of his short life. Originally released in two parts, the first a kaleido-scopic view of the Cuban revolution and the second an all-action dramatization of Che’s failed campaign in Bolivia, Che is presented here in its complete form.
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Benicio del Toro
Released: 19th January 2010
SRP: $49.95
Further Details:
Criterion has announced DVD ($49.95) and Blu-ray ($49.95) releases of Che for the 19th January. Originally released in two parts, Che is presented here in its complete form. Extras will include audio commentaries on both films, featuring Jon Lee Anderson (author of Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life), a Making “Che” documentary about the film’s production. new interviews with Cuban historians as well as participants in the 1958 Cuban Revolution and Che’s 1967 Bolivian campaign, deleted scenes, theatrical trailers, a booklet featuring an essay by critic Amy Taubin, and more. We've attached the official artwork below:
Synopsis
Quote: Far from a conventional biopic, Steven Soderbergh’s film about Che Guevara is a fascinating exploration of the revolutionary as icon. Daring in its refusal to make the socialist leader into an easy martyr or hero, Che paints a vivid, naturalistic portrait of the man himself (with a stunning, Cannes-award-winning performance by Benicio
del Toro), from his overthrow of the Batista dictatorship to his 1964 United Nations trip to the end of his short life. Originally released in two parts, the first a kaleido-scopic view of the Cuban revolution and the second an all-action dramatization of Che’s failed campaign in Bolivia, Che is presented here in its complete form.
News by Tom Woodward
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really wanted to see this...but really didn't want to sit in the theater. can't wait.
Was very intrigued by this. Love the cover and I'm glad Criterion is putting it out.
3 hours of communism. Holyyyyy.....s#!t !
However, from its director and fantastic performance this earns a blind buy on Blu-ray.
However, from its director and fantastic performance this earns a blind buy on Blu-ray.
Did this even get anything besides an extremely limited theatrical release?? Well, anywho, I'm game for the Blu-ray.
Criterion.com: NOTE: Che: Part One appears in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Che: Part Two appears in 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
was there a reason for this? not complaining, just curious.
was there a reason for this? not complaining, just curious.
I will defintely check this out given the talent involved.
does this include both verisons of che in one?
This, 8 1/2 and Paris, Texas are mine come January!
sweet! Hope it comes to Canada, so far we have the lackluster IFC dvd versions which are the two separate films. Criterion always does a great job on their films and I've been dying to see this in it's proper form, day one by for me.
blackbird wrote: Criterion.com: NOTE: Che: Part One appears in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Che: Part Two appears in 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
was there a reason for this? not complaining, just curious.
It was the way the director shot the film, using two different aspect ratios for each part. There is an aesthetic and thematic reason why, but I can't recall what it was, anyways Criterion is releasing both films in the correct ratio.
blackbird wrote: Criterion.com: NOTE: Che: Part One appears in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Che: Part Two appears in 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
was there a reason for this? not complaining, just curious.
It was the way the director shot the film, using two different aspect ratios for each part. There is an aesthetic and thematic reason why, but I can't recall what it was, anyways Criterion is releasing both films in the correct ratio.
Gotta love Critireon.
stevepulaski wrote: Gotta love Critireon.
I'd love it more if you actually spelled it correctly, sheesh
I'd love it more if you actually spelled it correctly, sheesh
I cant wait for this! Will be buying on blu FOR SURE. Loved this.
I didn't get a chance to see this at the theater since it recieved limited release. Looks pretty good to me given the talent involved, so I am in for a blind buy on DVD.
theshape13 wrote: Anyways Criterion is releasing both films in the correct ratio.
??? Were they not shown with the correct aspect ratio at the theater to begin with? If the director shot part one in a 2.35:1 letterbox format and then part two in 1.78:1 matted format what makes Criterion release it in a "correct ratio" if the director had already chosen and filmed it with that specific ratio?
I didn't get your statement.
??? Were they not shown with the correct aspect ratio at the theater to begin with? If the director shot part one in a 2.35:1 letterbox format and then part two in 1.78:1 matted format what makes Criterion release it in a "correct ratio" if the director had already chosen and filmed it with that specific ratio?
I didn't get your statement.
I wanted to see this. Great cover art. Just 3 hrs seemed to me, too dang long for a biopic. May pick this up. Criterion owns all. They really need to release more Samurai/Ninja films from the 1960's though... not saying they haven't released a lot of this genre, because they have. I simply want more!
Commentaries as well?
Guess it's better I didn't buy the UK blu ray, might import this far superior package.
Guess it's better I didn't buy the UK blu ray, might import this far superior package.
Might pick this up on sale... or maybe at the flea market...
Woah, Del Toro really looks like Che on that cover!!
King wrote: stevepulaski wrote: Gotta love Critireon.
I'd love it more if you actually spelled it correctly, sheesh
easy, dick.
I'd love it more if you actually spelled it correctly, sheesh
easy, dick.
EthanRunt wrote: Commentaries as well?
Guess it's better I didn't buy the UK blu ray, might import this far superior package.
Thanks for the confirmation Ethan. I thought this sounded a superior package to what we got over here but I wasn't sure. Never got a chance to see this so I am definitely looking forward to owning both films. As there are two commentaries it seems its still split up, though the cover is slightly misleading on that point.
Guess it's better I didn't buy the UK blu ray, might import this far superior package.
Thanks for the confirmation Ethan. I thought this sounded a superior package to what we got over here but I wasn't sure. Never got a chance to see this so I am definitely looking forward to owning both films. As there are two commentaries it seems its still split up, though the cover is slightly misleading on that point.
Wanted to see this, nice to see that Criterion got a hold of it.
Andy wrote: King wrote: stevepulaski wrote: Gotta love Critireon.
I'd love it more if you actually spelled it correctly, sheesh
easy, dick.
Uncalled for, blandcakes
I'd love it more if you actually spelled it correctly, sheesh
easy, dick.
Uncalled for, blandcakes
blackbird wrote: Criterion.com: NOTE: Che: Part One appears in 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Che: Part Two appears in 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
was there a reason for this? not complaining, just curious.one was shot in HD and the other 16mm.
was there a reason for this? not complaining, just curious.one was shot in HD and the other 16mm.
lee09 wrote: ??? Were they not shown with the correct aspect ratio at the theater to begin with? If the director shot part one in a 2.35:1 letterbox format and then part two in 1.78:1 matted format what makes Criterion release it in a "correct ratio" if the director had already chosen and filmed it with that specific ratio?
Yes they were shown in cinemas this way. theshape13 meant, Criterion are releasing it in the correct ratio "again".
Criterion:
2 Disc Set
I imagine the Criterion will be Region A
Spanish DTS-HD MA 5.1
English subtitles
* Audio commentaries on both films featuring: Jon Lee Anderson (Author of Che Guerva: A Revolutionary Life)
* Making “Che,” a new documentary about the film's production, featuring interviews with Soderbergh, producer Laura Bickford, actor-producer Benicio del Toro, writers Peter Buchman and Ben van der Veen
* New interviews with Cuban historians as well as participants in the 1958 Cuban Revolution and Che's 1967 Bolivian campaign
* Deleted scenes
* Trailers
* A booklet featuring an essay by critic Amy Taubin
The UK Optimum BD has:
Sold as a 2 Disc Set or 1 Disc separate releases
Region B
Spanish DTS-HD MA 5.1
English subtitles
* Exclusive Interview with Steven Soderbergh
* Exclusive Interview with Benico Del Toro
* Interview with Jon Lee Anderson (Author of Che Guerva: A Revolutionary Life)
* Interview with Alberto Iglesias (Composer)
* Behind the Scenes Featurette
* Trailers
Commentaries aside, they stack up well against each other. Especially given the higher Criterion price-point.
Yes they were shown in cinemas this way. theshape13 meant, Criterion are releasing it in the correct ratio "again".
Criterion:
2 Disc Set
I imagine the Criterion will be Region A
Spanish DTS-HD MA 5.1
English subtitles
* Audio commentaries on both films featuring: Jon Lee Anderson (Author of Che Guerva: A Revolutionary Life)
* Making “Che,” a new documentary about the film's production, featuring interviews with Soderbergh, producer Laura Bickford, actor-producer Benicio del Toro, writers Peter Buchman and Ben van der Veen
* New interviews with Cuban historians as well as participants in the 1958 Cuban Revolution and Che's 1967 Bolivian campaign
* Deleted scenes
* Trailers
* A booklet featuring an essay by critic Amy Taubin
The UK Optimum BD has:
Sold as a 2 Disc Set or 1 Disc separate releases
Region B
Spanish DTS-HD MA 5.1
English subtitles
* Exclusive Interview with Steven Soderbergh
* Exclusive Interview with Benico Del Toro
* Interview with Jon Lee Anderson (Author of Che Guerva: A Revolutionary Life)
* Interview with Alberto Iglesias (Composer)
* Behind the Scenes Featurette
* Trailers
Commentaries aside, they stack up well against each other. Especially given the higher Criterion price-point.
why region coding criterion, why ? I understand on new titles (barely) but criterion releases titles that are already out, so why ...?! irritating. maybe I should buy this on dvd then. damn.
Didn't Blockbuster already release bot parts separately months ago?
Wouldn't the contracts be signed months ago, before other countries have released it.
Wow. Cool cover, Criterion does it again! Why can all good movies be Criterion releases? 
I hope this film didn't portray this mass-murdering Marxist thug as a hero.
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