The Debarge Family Deserved Better Than This Bobby Debarge Movie 😒

My take on the TV one movie: The Bobby Debarge Story.
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[@babeblue1000]

the actor that played chico actually looks like a real DeBarge

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

He reminded me more of James than the one that played him lol

[@Inthemozone]

Right, he was the only one. The other ones looked like the were light skinned Indians or Chinese or something. There are too many light skinned black people that could have done these roles.

[@heat0252]

Honestly none of them look alike Aside from the logistics of skin hue to fill the roles of light skin people by way of a black mother. The typical white pedo father 😂this can be made up

[@curtessascott2261]

Ashley say so did the best ever two part biography on the debarge family.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I agree

[@Truesong922]

I saw. Ashly she did hoof

[@jewelofaries]

I agree with you whole heartedly. The acting by the actor playing Bobby, I felt was very good. But the storyline, wigs and wardrobe, wasn't up to par. This family had a lot of demons, but they have a huge impact black music. They have a fascinating story to tell. I don't know why no major black director has showed interest in making their story. Bobby and the entire family deserve to be on the big screen. I feel personally that they should go old school and do a tv miniseries, like the Tempatations.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Exactly. With the right director all of the things like wardrobe, story and even the music would’ve been better. Hopefully we get a remake.

[@jewelofaries]

@@Rewindwithrekenya Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Roshon Fegan is the actor who played Bobby. He is the son of Roy Fegan, (Bird from The Five Heartbeats).

[@AnitaMariaWhite]

@@Rewindwithrekenya - I'm a little confused. What, exactly, was the problem with the music? Was it not DeBarge music? As far as wigs and wardrobe are concerned, the story was told which is what an intelligent viewer would appreciate. What was wrong with what these people wore? They got Etterlene's dusty blonde wig right. I am not certain what you were looking for in this movie. There are scenes in this movie that can move one to tears due to the authenticity of the emotion...the scene with Etterlene and Bobby discussing Daddy DeBarge's evil nature was top-shelf. This movie is going to become a cult classic. Just watch. By the way, I' 'm 71 and I enjoyed the hell out of this movie. These folk acted their butt off.

[@niccole3542]

​@@AnitaMariaWhite No disrespect maam but the comment is giving delusional.There are biopics of famous black artists and bands that were way more accurate and better than this.They made Bobby Debarge look weird both in looks and personality.

[@BeaMode1990]

It's badly acted. & They honestly skimmed over A LOT of the shit the Debarges had to go through at the hands of their damn so called father.

[@ammastarr6277]

I truly hope they redo this movie!

[@LeeLee19901]

It was an okay biopic. It should've been about the entire debarge family. They definitely have a story to tell although it's sad and depressing. 😣😣

[@heat0252]

Every biopic is sad and depressing if you believe it’s sad and depressing He sang he did drugs he got infected this storyline is the only of a few storylines those people yaul call celebrities

[@queene6892]

I thought the movie sucked respectfully, if you don’t know the The Debarge story, you would be like whose little brother made this PLAY… not movie but PLAY!

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

A play 😂😂

[@coleetatate7038]

Badd Movie! A Waste Of Time. The DeBarge Familly Deserves To Have Their Real Story Played Out In A Mini Series.

[@queene6892]

@@coleetatate7038 oh absolutely!

[@queene6892]

@@Rewindwithrekenya 😆😆🤣🤣

[@emontrewaters3530]

I would love to see y’all direct a movie then since y’all complaining about it like y’all didn’t have to watch

[@karenmarie61437]

That's what I am sayin THE DABARGE NEEDS TO DO a mini series based on Bunny book

[@queene6892]

You are correct the wigs and the poor acting. Over acting.

[@blunca22]

Couple of the wigs was on point.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Someone said it looked like someone dyed a mop black & threw it on Bobby’s head.

[@nkotbsouth]

@@therealmarlonbellamy 😂😂😂

[@latoshaadams3828]

Her son telling her about the molestation going on and she don't even cry just stand their stupid

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Awful

[@ritajackson6360]

Need a new DeBarge movie longer and better

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I hope so. It needs to include the entire family’s story.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

They need to follow the Jacksons An American Dream storyline.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

@@therealmarlonbellamy yes, that or even New Edition. They did a good job.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@Rewindwithrekenya The New Edition story is one of the greatest music bios of all time. It’s in the same category as the Five Heartbeats, The Jacksons An American Dream, What’s Love Got To Do It, Why Do Fools Fall In Love, Little Richard, The Temptations, Ray, Notorious, Crazy, Sexy, Cool, Get On Up & Straight Outta Compton.

[@neal6473]

And they also forgot to add Bobby DeBarge first r&b band group that he was in before Switch which is White Heat and his original second group Smash before they changed there name to Switch when they had just sign the contract to Motown records back in 1977.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Thank you for that. I knew about White Heat but not Smash. This movie just jumped right into him already being in LA. They glossed over a lot. Their unsung tells ways more.

[@RD-zj6vc]

It looked like a Chappelle Show parody of the Bobby DeBarge.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

😂😂😂

[@michaelsolanke6362]

Thank you lol that’s exactly how the kid was portraying Bobby smh

[@williammickle3421]

I totally agree with you. This movie was so terrible. Bad writing. Even worse acting. He deserved better.

[@jentamal567]

I looove AshleySayso!! She tells this story and numerous others better than Unsung or any others. Thx for your thorough review! I won't be watching it. I'll stick to Ashleysaysso and you!

[@krazykaye8843]

OMG! I love Ashley! I can listen to her for hours! 🤩

[@latoria1981]

Heyyyy saysso squad!!

[@nancynelson8484]

I agree they did an injustice to Bobby DeBarge the movie was just thrown together. I don't know which one is worse this one or the Bobbi Kristina story. Like Miki Howard story is probably the best one for me because they went into detail from beginning to end. But for me this is such a delicate situation with the debarges and how they grew up and how they came to be that I think bet should have picked it up and did a miniseries on them because it's well needed. They never even talked about Bobby DeBarge being bisexual how that came to be. And for Christ's sake, they didn't even talk about how their parents met up and how they got married and had all those kids. This movie skipped over a lot of important key points hopefully bet will have the mindset and the opportunity to talk to the debarges and get a movie and do it right

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Thanks for watching! They missed so much in this movie but I’m going to have to talk about both of those!

[@renj6531]

I wish it were more detailed like the one on Selena which on netflix ,+The movie back in the 90s and the jacksons 5 amer dream showed their parents meeting.

[@memyself4ever1]

James wasn't with the group DeBarge for their first album because he was still in high school at the time.

[@queene6892]

That guy who played Chico looked nothing like them… James looked like a Debarge but not that Chico kid.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

They just found people who were lighter and called it a day lol

[@queene6892]

@@Rewindwithrekenya you are absolutely correct… I am disgusted 🎃

[@fullcircleessentials]

@@Rewindwithrekenya 😂🤣omg👏🏾 #rushed

[@calebdouglas7622]

The switch member played by Lloyd is Greg Williams. They don’t even mention that Bobby joined DeBarge in 1986 after El and Bunny left.

[@mr.madmanswiss1235]

In 2017 They were gonna do, All This Love: The Debarge story But it never took off in Production.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

That’s terrible. I wonder what happened with production?

[@TheRnBTalkShow]

My cousin Paul Higgins he was Switch hairstylist from 1979-1981 he told me a lot of stories but he said that movie was trash and misleading

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I’d love to hear you those real stories!

[@TheRnBTalkShow]

@@Rewindwithrekenya I've be honored to 💪🏽💯 let me know

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

@@TheRnBTalkShow thank you!!

[@braveheart9097]

I heard the movie was told by no one in the actual group which is sad. The group should come together and put the real movie out but they aren’t interested in it even though it could lead to a good pay day. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

@@braveheart9097 that’s unfortunate. Based on the unsung and what I’ve read about Switch & Debarge they have a really compelling story to tell.

[@missk3429]

The wigs, the makeup🤦. The guy that played Bobby didn't look right for the part.🤦

[@fullcircleessentials]

I recall Tyler Perry did the same in one of his movies when it came to the wigs. #terrible 😂🤣

[@Inthemozone]

Right, I didn't think any of them were casted right.

[@Truesong922]

Bro u guys go act then they tried there best be happy there is a movie about him

[@nygurlmorris422]

Totally agree, that thing that played Bobby, was unbelievably ugly 🤣!!

[@AnitaMariaWhite]

No, he didn't have Bobby's Roman nose, but he told the story and he gave it all he had ... who would you have recommended?

[@queene6892]

And the dude who played TOMMY.. REALLY? he was to old. Odd

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I really don’t get how they had someone older than the oldest brother playing a way younger sibling 😂

[@kimberlymcgee7954]

Ashley says so has a 2part video on the Debarge family. Everyone check it out

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Yes I shouted her out. Love her channel!

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@Rewindwithrekenya Her channel is one of my favorites along with struggle review, check it out, celebrity underrated & gulley boy.

[@mashondaknight9132]

I agree 💯the movie should have went more into detail and never gave the full story just a disgrace

[@LuvScorpio]

The movie was trash. The movie was only about Bobby because Teri, his wife spearheaded the movie. She was one of the executive producers. I agree, I don't care for their mom either, she's at fault for how they turned out as well. She didn't protect her children. I really want Debarge to get their flowers before another one of them dies ❤️

[@blaquebeauti2u]

Yes I agree that movie was all over the place it wasn’t casted well and the story line could’ve been more organize.

[@Asia9898]

Bobby debarge was gorgeous they should have had an actor that look similar to him and the actor that played el looked crazy the actor that played Chico was a hot mess Chico was gorgeous too. All I really liked in the movie was the song Bobby was singing to Terri it was beautiful I found the track and added to my Playlist and yes Ashley says so did a phenomenal job telling their story. I liked her video so much I watched it twice.

[@glencro]

It took me a year to watch it because of the wigs

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

No lie it took me months 😂😂

[@leeshepherd5669]

You do know the wings were spot on ? Its how the Debarge family really looked in real life They had long hair that wasn't styled much nor neat ,,,The hair was about the only part of the actors that were spot on..

[@thankthelord4536]

The thumbnail says it all lol.

[@yolandatreadwell9667]

I hated the movie. It just wasn't Bobby. I never knew him personally, but the feeling I got and by being a fan since I was 12, now 51. It just wasn't him. They showed him in an asshole light. His mother, bunny, his sibling should have told the real story. I would have preferred a documentary. I need a redo. Bobby was very talented and his story needed to be told respectfully. Watch the Unsung on Switch and the Unsung on Debarge. The siblings may have had their differences, but they Loved each other. I love the Debarge family. Bobby was the most talented of them all and his siblings will tell you that. They all have pushed through and have there on stories to tell as they should, but the story of Bobby was disappointing and needs to be done again and may be they should cast their own family members because they all have children that are talented too.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I agree with you. I thought their unsung was really good. Also watch Ashley Says So here on KZbin. She has a video about them that gives a lot insight into their lives as well.

[@emontrewaters3530]

I mean drugs do make you an asswhole he wasn’t an asswhole until he started fucking with drugs

[@cutflower36]

It was real bootleg, those wigs!

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

The wigs were the worst!

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

This is not one of the best music bios nor one of the worst music bios. I put it right above Man In The Mirror & The Aaliyah Story. Russ Parr directed this. He said it was originally about the Debarge family. He changed it to the Bobby Debarge story because people didn’t know Bobby was the one who put the family on. The story was produced by Bobby’s widow & son. The Debarge family had no input. The story focused more on his struggles than his talent & made him out to be another Eddie Kane & David Ruffin.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Thank you for watching. I agree it isn’t the absolute worst but still bad lol. The family has a really interesting story. Hopefully we get to see it on screen one day.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@Rewindwithrekenya You’re welcome. Their story will be hard to watch. It’s so sad & heartbreaking.

[@Regreviews]

Should have been on Debarge itself

[@emontrewaters3530]

I mean if they told y’all their real story y’all be way more sad

[@nicoleg1188]

Right I read Bunny’s books and the way her dad use to do her had me in tears reading it, that man was so sick!!

[@donnaroyster2812]

The WIGS, noooooo

[@richcharvel7162]

This movie was horrible and it should have been shelved. The script, acting and terrible wigs made this film look like a two hour "In Living Color" skit from 1990. Hopefully (one day) the DeBarge family can write and film a much better movie. TV One really blew it airing this one.

[@mocancer8485]

Facts..😂😂@ILC

[@sunyweanicholsun6220]

Bobby's widow helped produce this messy project she gave her perspective on Bobby's life to tv one even she should've left that alone. I like the group switch unsung because they were so raw & real in regards to the group , Bobby & his brother Tommy.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I wish she would’ve talked to the family or something but I agree, Unsung gets it right.

[@mspinkytee]

@@Rewindwithrekenya She as a wife gave her perspective on her husband. Why does she need to speak with his family?

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

@@mspinkytee because she’s discussing his childhood that she wasn’t there for as well as the very challenging experience of his siblings. Their time together was relatively short.

[@nygurlmorris422]

​@@mspinkyteeShe used his family as characters in the movie so she should have gotten their permissions and input. She wasn't there when things started in the family or the group when they were all young. She should've made it about her and Bobby, even though no one would probably be interested in their relationship. We want info on Debarge and Bobby. It comes off that she loves money more than Bobby. To put out this very disrespectful movie about him, she may as well had urinated on his grave.

[@monicadavis2188]

GREGORY WILLIAMS PLAYED BY LLOYD.

[@donnaroyster2812]

Girl yes I thought the Debarge family deserved better then that. Smh

[@JessiJessiica]

It would've been better if the siblings were involved. As well as the members of Switch. They're all still with us minus Tommy (RIP). TBH! I wish Bobby was here to tell of his story instead. They all have a story to tell. The cheap wigs were cringey. They just got any lightskins to play in this film and the acting was mid. They definitely could've done better with this biopic. I recommend reading Bunny's books. They are good. Also, Tommy's book. I also would recommend the UnSung episodes (DeBarge & Switch). RIP Bobby & Tommy DeBarge. 💛

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

The Unsung episodes were really good. Hopefully the siblings get to tell their story. Thanks for watching!

[@capcitymediagroup831]

The same thing with the Aaliyah movie acting sucked most of the actors dont look like the real ppl shit was horrible

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

That one was sooo bad I could barely watch. Might talk about that one soon 😂

[@cynergywellnessmagazine3408]

😂😂😂It’s the wig for me!!!

[@waylor3029]

I love Ashley says so

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

So do I. One of my favorite channels.

[@cinnamonspice4389]

The story should've been told by themselves. Horrible!!!

[@ivyscott4893]

I agree that the show should have not opened up with a flash back. Mama D did verify that Bobby did not pass away until he spoke with his father. But this show could have done a much better job. It did not say, "Dad was a pedophile, abusers, and cheater." The writer of this story did not make the connections. For example, I heard from the Switch memeber, Ingram, who is the brother of James Ingram say, "Without Bobby, Switch would not have gotten the deal with Motown. In addition, Mr. Ingram knew Bobby got high, but they believed he could stop." A lot of people don't understand the physical addiction of herion, or in the 70s heroin was a cheap high. The problem with all of these shorts is that the budgets are low, and they don't put the viewers in the context of the times when the event(s) occurred. This show is no better. I agree putting actors in bad wigs and having actors to play these roles that lack depth to play the roles, exude the emotions, and emote feelings to carry the story to a level that make the viewer look past the bad costumes is what made this short Debarge story never take off. It should have never begun with Bobby dying in the beginning without explanation.

[@lizascandles]

ashleysaysso is great. This movie sucked. Those wigs were horrible. I love chico lolol

[@Rakeemgrant]

I was waiting for a good Debarge documentary but I guess They'll Never Be

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

😂 Maybe one day! But Ashley Says So does a great breakdown of their life and struggles.

[@kattabercrumbie2704]

Ha! I see what you did there. 🙂

[@Rakeemgrant]

@@kattabercrumbie2704 💙❤💙❤

[@Kinikia95]

I listen to Switch and DeBarge every weekday on my favorites list. Love Bobby for real! I could not get over that wig flopping every time this man moved. Reminded me of my old Aunties telling me what's what.

[@mariajones9102]

Why do they have Bobby wearing Big Momma’s picture hair?

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

😂😂😂

[@karenmarie61437]

EXACLY I don't believe that was Bobby Personality coming off cocky and crazy Because I tried to look for interviews with Bobby to try to match the personalities ..because the family is soft spoken not brassy

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

That’s my thought also. They always seemed very low key. This was over the top. Thanks for watching!

[@surgedidit]

Worst biopic I have ever seen 😕

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

😂 it was awful

[@shemarthefreshest]

@@Rewindwithrekenya be the Tupac Movie was better than this shit!

[@Cedrclovesutube]

I actually loved the movie 🎥🍿 I enjoyed it very well. Is there something I'd like to add yeah but overall good movie epic lines entertaining.

[@renj6531]

The movie was a crash course and left out important details.they should put a biop on Netflix like they did with Selena and years back when they did jacksons 5 american dream.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I totally left out Selena but yes it needs a redo. Thanks for watching!

[@hip-hopfan9153]

The movie seemed rushed and unfinished. Its like a collection of random scenes directed by someone who swore they knew Bobby, but had no connection whatsoever. The biggest problem with this movie by far is the main actor’s voice. They are complete opposites, when Bobby spoke it was soft and sounded like falsetto. The actor speaks raspy, unclear at times, and doesnt even try to raise his pitch. 3.5/10.

[@bariatasudan]

Ashley says so did an amazing job covering this family. I never knew this deep about this family never paid too much attention to them but after watching Ashley I started deep diving. Their life is tragic….

[@latoria1981]

Heyy sayysso squad!!!

[@DollarTree259]

So this movie didn't really speak on Bobby and his voice.. it was more to this man than homosexual and drugs .. he was 1st he brought us Debarge if not for Bobby would the Debarge name be known .. so they don't do him any justice in the movie.. mean they didn't get real and show the abuse they showed Bobby in a dress ok .. and the mean Bobby nobody saw the baobby that sent for his family to ce to California. Ect.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Thank you! They didn’t show really any of his personality or his true talent. It’s unfortunate and I hope the entire family gets a real movie about their lives.

[@DollarTree259]

@@Rewindwithrekenya I'm still puzzled as to y they don't have a star on Hollywood theyade an impact on music ..

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

@@DollarTree259 a huge impact. Not sure how their relationships are in the industry though.

[@DollarTree259]

@@Rewindwithrekenya it shouldn't matter shit pedos and rapist in the industry got stars. I seen Bill Cosby had 1 r Kelly I think they took his up woody Allen..ect..

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

@@DollarTree259 you’re absolutely right smh

[@SARISS80]

I love Unsong stories

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

They’re so good

[@AnonymousLioness_97]

Okay I saw this movie and the acting was terrible! Then they had the audacity to put Lloyd in there 😂... Anyway yes I am a sub of Ashley said so and she had to do 2 PARTS on their story cause it was that deep!! Lastly the Jackson's do I have Indian, not native American, ancestors in their family... just like many of us do but don't know it... THAT'S A WHOLE NOTHER CONVERSATION THOUGH.

[@davidhinkson8856]

If these costumes are anything to go by, I'm not surprised the movie is a disappointment! Those wigs and outfits look cheap and tacky to the max!

[@TheFelishagay]

I think this movie was cheaply made and not made with love. As it was thrown together just to tell a story.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Same! There wasn’t a lot of storytelling and that’s important for a bio.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I agree

[@brandonsterling1490]

That movie might have ruined some young careers.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I hope not but it was bad lol

[@giarhymes4461]

Bobby was the first that's why he introduced them to Motown

[@AMWTSCAM82]

The movie is rushed and bad casting didn't do the movie no justice.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I was like is this it? Just rush past the years like this lol

[@bunnysb2587]

The movie they tried. The make up and the acting was bad and the wig was bad. But I will gave them credit the cast try there best.

[@kimclark1352]

I said the same thing when the movie came out. I was really disappointed

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Very disappointed! Thanks for watching!

[@honorbluelovelyful]

The caption made me laugh so hard! Who let this happen!? 😂😂😂 the movie wasn't too bad ...I use it for comedy lol. .the wigs alone are enough to split my sides 😂😂😂

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

😂😂😂

[@blackamericatelevisionnews7842]

M6 question was why their father was never prosecuted and put in prison. He was a monster!!!

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

That’s a great question! It seems at though they forgave him but he should’ve been punished for what he did to them.

[@blackamericatelevisionnews7842]

@@Rewindwithrekenya Yes I never understood why the Debarge famile never punished their father. He needs to be in prison for life for what he did.

[@mocancer8485]

@@blackamericatelevisionnews7842 just quickly realized MIX,(M6)

[@kattabercrumbie2704]

Mom never acknowledged the abuse and my guess is the siblings were too afraid to prosecute.

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

16:14 Their uncle beat up their father. @@blackamericatelevisionnews7842 16:06 Their uncl

[@tra.7612]

They are highlights of the bad things. Nothing good

[@maliah812]

They deserved a series like the New Edition story. This lil low budget movie didn’t do this family justice

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

My sentiments exactly. Thanks for watching!

[@deltacrowne3441]

I am not fond of the mom either especially after watching their unsung episode multiple times and hearing what she said, how she spoke (pretty much in a dismissive tone) and her attitude when she spoke

[@TheBobelly628]

I enjoyed that movie! Mind you the hair on Bobbie was hilarious 😂 but once you get past that it’s a pretty good movie imo.

[@bautista29]

I Loved It! It Was Really Good... To Each His Own🎬

[@trac4961]

I saw the movie the actor that played El doesn't look like El he was not that short. I don't know why the family didn't see the movie . I love the group debarge but the movie was not that good.

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

Well, it kept my attention the whole time but the guy starring as Bobby Debarge looked nothing like him. The acting was believable to me.

[@emontrewaters3530]

I mean he didn’t have to look like him did Angela basset look like Tina turner Did chadwick Bowen look like James brown did larenz tate look like Frankie lymon

[@a426108]

The movie was horrible. 👎

[@CMHism]

The mikki Howard biopic was really good

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I didn’t know much about her but I did enjoy that one and hearing about her and Gerald Levert

[@maxinetaylor1611]

It really sucked. But I watched it.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

😂 it was hard not to watch it.

[@TTBaby999]

This was horrible. It was a mockery of an extremely talented man. I hope we get something MUCH better than that. It was a hot mess.

[@mssmith225]

I agree with you. Tacky movie. Poor acting.

[@israeliteswithattitude4950]

So-called native Americans

[@bobbybeautiful]

The movie was trash the look was trash

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Awful. I’m not sure how they let this get released lol

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@Rewindwithrekenya It was produced by Bobby’s widow & son.

[@ericapatillo6355]

That movie was horrible. I’m a fan of DeBarge and Switch. Bobby DeBarge deserved a better biopic than this foolishness. Him and Aaliyah both.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

I’m going to all of the Aaliyah one finally so I can do a video lol

[@blunca22]

Definitely wasnt long enough.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Not at all. They skipped so many details.

[@SWANIE-D]

The casting is off. I'm sorry nobody looked like who they was supposed to be. Throws me off! I'm not seeing the artists that I love in the acting or the resemblance!!! Absolutely Not!!

[@ammastarr6277]

Yoooo I'm DYING 😂😂😂😂, I didn't realize how garbage 🗑️ this movie was til you said something!!! I'm only laughing so hard cause I actually liked this ish!!! 😂😂 Oh and that's how you know nobody eff with Jermaine, they changed my brother's whole race!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😭

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

😂😂 you got me laughing now cause they did Jermaine dirty 😂😂

[@RS-dm4yo]

It's common knowledge in the industry that you don't have to put much production value into black TV projects as we'll watch them regardless--even if it's to say how bad it was. The producer doesn't care why you watch, as long as you do, as they get paid from advertisers trying to reach YOU!! It's all about $$$. If a project like this typically required 12 million to make and they can make it for 6 million and advertisers will pay 17 million--you do the math. However, we're so stupid, we keep watching so we can get on social media to be the first to clown how bad it was. STOP DOING THIS!!!!

[@NewGibraltarPictures]

Daaamn what all do u want in the damn movie???😂😂😂 They didn't show them being born either 😂🤣

[@kathyjenkins4067]

They needed to hire tall mixed actors cause they didn't look like the family!

[@kimberlyjordan9023]

I think they should've picked someone else to play Bobby; this guy just doesn't fit the part to me

[@earlrodgers8124]

WTF with the dusty wigs?! Lol

[@nkotbsouth]

I'm glad I never bothered watching this foolery. This commentary confirms my suspicions that this movie was destined to be a hot ass ghetto mess! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

It was so bad but you will laugh from some of the scenes unfortunately 😂 thanks for watching!

[@jasminehill6312]

I didn't watch the movie when it aired. I just watched it. I was soooo disappointed. They didn't even focus on Switch for real. Like people don't realize that Lloyd played Phillip Ingram who was James Ingram's brother 🤔. They really ruined this movie.

[@SuncearScretchen]

Actually Lloyd played the band leader, Greg Williams. And I agree this was a total disappointment.

[@jasminehill6312]

@@SuncearScretchen That's right!!! He was Greg Williams!! Thanks for the correction 😊

[@latoshaadams3828]

The mom was terrible

[@CCI320]

ironically if you look at actual pictures of the Debarges with their dad they always look happy as hell with him, even Bobby. Maybe it was stockholm syndrome.

[@garrygivens1680]

Compared to some not even films but TV movies shown, I would group it in the same category of the Aaliyah lifetime movie or the Wendy Williams lifetime movie which by the way was both produced by Wendy Williams. The only good that came out of this movie was the song he sang at the end in which I thought was good and I believe Bobby really did write that song. It was a tear jerker, other than that, yes the movie was poorly done.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Lol I actually did a video on the Wendy Williams movie. A bit more believable to me

[@cynthialivers3162]

It's horrible...most importantly It's a bunch of lies

[@Jay7thsign]

Totally agreed

[@ElainaWilliams994]

When I started watching the movie, right off I could tell it was low budget. Once i got over that fact, it wasn't too bad considering what they had to work with. I actually saw some good acting from the Bobby character, especially the dramatic scene between him & his mother. Other than that, there were little mistakes such as the terrible wigs that the DeBarge boys wore. Also they didn't work enough to make the scenery & clothing look like the late 70s/early 80s.

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

That was the best scene and I wish it was more of that. Thank you for watching!

[@melissamurphy7163]

The Bobby Debarge story would have been a good movie had it not been about a real person. The fact that it was a real person seems like they only portrayed his bad characteristics and not his true self. We all would be the villain if you only pick out our bad traits to display. You have to watch Ashley Says So 2-part Debarge series to learn about the entire family and why they did the things they did. You'll see Bobby was hurting and his only outlet was his music as well as the rest of the family. He was a musical genius and he was and I feel still is the G.O.A.T. in the falsetto game with El being a close second. Other members of Switch have said he was funny and liked to joke. I wish someone would do a Debarge family story like the Jacksons American Dream. And someone please redo the Bobby Debarge story. Rest in peace Bobby and Tommy ❤🙏🏽🕊

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

You made a really good point. If we weren’t looking for the facts it would’ve been decent. Still terrible wigs though lol

[@user-zq4yl3sg3l]

Well I LOVED THE MOVIE AND ALL THE ACTORS. IT'S NOT PERFECT BUT IT'S A GOOD MOVIE😊

[@evettebonner5444]

Yes it was a lot they left out and I believe they did it on purpose the moms to believe they will do another story but only after their mom has passed away because it is so much deeper and they don't want to hurt her but they'll do another movie will get to see it one day hopefully

[@Rewindwithrekenya]

Absolutely. They still loved and respected their parents a lot.