Bob Marley: One Love Movie Review (A JAMAICAN PERSPECTIVE)

[@Jojodone]

They need to do a tv series for Bob, because his story is too extensive to just leave it at a movie.

[@abdulaliakbar1175]

I couldn’t agree with you more!

[@KingUSVI]

I don't understand why they couldn't just make the movie longer like Malcolm X, which was like 3 hours?

[@abawndeh]

This I'll agree. Cause the average person that don't know Bob life didn't get why he punch down his friend. Next I wanted to see when Bob went to see the white marleys for a loan.

[@abawndeh]

Breda we need to stop bow to those who only speak English while the world have to try learn English. I get that the message get lost but it's their fault. Stop bow. Authenticity couldn't not have been Bob speaking in English.. stop bow

[@abawndeh]

Nectar. Because of bob uno can make this scene by pool side.. how come no body been to the ghetto and ask the people how they feel about it.. listen to uno self.. listen to uno self.. humanity sees and still doesn't.. tell them who feel it know it.. listen to what I about to say.. most peeps don't know Rita has two daughter that not for Bob. But they only see his kids with other woman. While he never left his wife and was there for all the kids even those not his. So let's be real. People missing the message. The three here need to check themselves. They where they are because of bob. Bob was touchable.. this touching him. The youth of today lost. Uno no go through shit doing a interview pretty pool side.. people ungrateful. It's being human. How many people today would give their life for others bob did. None of these 3.

[@Peaces-og6vc]

The movie was about the circumstances of Bob creating his greatest album, EXODUS. The story was told from Ziggy's perspective. He can’t very well talk about Bob and Rita's extra-marital affairs without insulting or hurting his siblings who were born outside of the marriage.

[@718Snoopy]

Neville (Bob's Best Friend) was a part of it, so was Rita along with Family man. So there were ppl close to tell a particular story

[@marcofacen9564]

@@718Snoopy No offense, but around the European Tour experience there is "Miss World" Cindy Breakspeare on screen for 1 SECOND! So... Take your choice to leave all of the "extended family" out, or include the whole story, but 1 Second to explain a relationship is plain hipocrite!

[@KenpoKid77]

​@@718Snoopy It's very possible that Rita just didn't want to go there. Two things about old school Caribbeans: 1) They are VERY particular about how much of their personal life they want to share, and 2) they don't care one bit how the world feels about it. So coming from a big Jamaican family, once I heard the family was spearheading the project, I already knew.

[@diamondogilvie4211]

This was a specific time piece bio-pic. We Jamaicans who know a lot more about Bob Marley expected and wanted more but again not a full biography ❤️💛💚

[@kenandy2608]

The crazy part about it is that the woman that played Rita is of Jamaican descent. Kingsley is of Trinidadian descent and he sounded closer to a real Jamaican.

[@Appleboo222]

EXACTLY!!!! I’m glad you saying it!!!

[@Lord_Fried]

Ever heard of Desus and Mero? Mero from DR and does a better J/can accent than Desus who has Jamaican parents 😂

[@OXHAMMERSTONE_NYC]

I've heard a lot of people say this

[@devonperry]

Having Jamaican parents doesn't necessarily mean they grew up learning to speak Jamaican.

[@alexanderblake3569]

@@devonperryI know the Rita actress. She was in James Bond too. Nice lady. Very English tho. We went to one of the best schools in London. Would have loved to see some authentic J.A. Talent. I love the home accent.

[@elgranjero2284]

Kingsley Ben-Adir did an excellent job in his protrayal of Bob Marley.

[@blulion7834]

I agree! I just watched and he did an excellent job. Lashauna as Rita too.

[@kellyclark7517]

Those were big boots to fill!

[@stellabrown909]

Strongly agree!!! He is a very good actor…remember when he played Obama

[@elgranjero2284]

@@kellyclark7517 And those boots were absolutely filled!

[@AviMarie21]

I agree they did a great job!!!

[@reggaeville]

BIG UP THE FIX 🔥 FYI, it's always Bob singing.. not young Bob or Bensley King-Adir... the only exception is the ring scene.. SELASSIE IS THE CHAPEL.. thats sung by Stephen Marley.

[@editorkmanikhemmusicprod]

Are you sure? its not Always Bob Singing cause The Actors are recorded Singing. yes they. did use Bob... but him sing to!

[@reggaeville]

@@editorkmanikhemmusicprod what we hear in the movie…

[@editorkmanikhemmusicprod]

Yea I get you totally but i believe he Sung!@@reggaeville

[@kyakindu3407]

In a interview Ziggy & Ben Adir said he encouraged him to sing in some scenes. I heard it in scenes where they were creating songs.

[@pastense]

I’m not Jamaican, but I can’t tell you how many times I cried throughout the movie. Sometimes in Hollywood, there’s a lot of sacrifice in authenticity when dealing with reality based stories in or order to communicate to the masses. Which is ultimately more than what Bob Marley would have wanted. There’s plenty of documentaries on him to get the real deal. But Hollywood, with significant help from Ziggy and Rita, found all the right people to deliver Bob’s message not just to the beautiful land of Jamaica, but also to the rest of the world!

[@phoenix5388]

Not sure why some viewers are projecting their assumptions about what the movie should have been about versus what it was INTENDED to be. It deliberately covers only 2 years of his life. How you all wanted all his affairs, records and concerts etc to rammed into that is beyond me. Also if anyone thinks Bob was defined by being carefree, you may likely be one of those fake foreign fans who probably has "Three Little Birds" on repeat and thinks that represents who Bob was in totality. Bob, as many who were actually close to him have confirmed as well as video and voice recordings in his own words have articulated, was very introspective and often somber because he felt a weight to find and live his purpose. People like to think he was a happy little Jamaican here to skip around in a joyful weed-induced high forever on stage for their entertainment. When he found out he has cancer, he sat in the studio for hours alone strumming and singing "I'm Hurting Inside", a song many false fans don't even know because it wasn't all happy and boppy. Just like "Cornerstone" which he wrote about the rejection he experienced by his father. So. All the griping about the movie not being about how great of a superstar he was, or giving us deep details about all his love affairs... if y'all want that, then go Google the hundreds of articles and videos that cover those aspects of his life to the point of exhaustion. THIS film was about what happened to cause his music to evolve and become what was on the Exodus album and him accepting his purpose as well as his mortality and addressing the fact that his connection to Rita went past the romantic phase of their relationship. His affairs were acknowledged in the argument scene, as were her own infidelities. And Cindy was represented in the film but keep it real, it was Rita and her kids who led this production so, if they want to focus on the complex but genuine ties between Rita and Bob, what's the issue? Also, Rita has said, many times, that over the years as they got more mature, the romantic side of their dynamic faded but the LOVE stayed. That scene between them in England when they argued, it was more about her holding him accountable for losing his anchor and getting caught up to the point that he couldn't see the kind of devious characters surrounding him. It wasn't about two lovers in some petty tiff. It was two best friends venting and speaking their acid truths to each other. To one of the presenters, Bob did cry in the scene where he was upstairs alone. He was in the shadows but he did in fact cry. Anyone who wants a deep dive into baby mama drama land needs to leave this amazing biopic alone and go watch Love & Hip Hop or Paternity Court. If you wanted to see a movie that makes you feel all light and bubbly inside, I think My Little Ponies may be up your alley cuz you SURE aren't ready for Bob Marley's journey. GREAT Movie!! Be prepared for the CONTEXT it was made in and you will have an amazing viewing experience. Full Stop. Jamaica, you produced an amazing legend of a man. So proud that your nation is being represented on a global scale in this way. Much genuine love and respect from 🇹🇹

[@steppa_production]

100% Well said!!!

[@chellox68]

What stood out to me is that they represented Rastafari so well, as well as Bobs militancy and dedication to the message. We often get lost in the more gentrified version on him and I’m glad that the director and producer didn’t go that route. To see an aspect of our culture that was (and still is) rejected by society forming a major part of a Hollywood film is just amazing to me

[@kimberlyborosa5097]

Well articulated and I fully agree. One must seek to understand the creators' purpose of the movie in order to have a better understanding and appreciation for what it is.

[@chellox68]

@@kimberlyborosa5097 going in I watched a few interviews from Ziggy, Kingsley and Lahauna and that helped me so much in connecting with the movie. There is only one storyline that’s missing that I think would have helped things come together especially for those who are only familiar with Bob Marley and the Wailers in a surface level

[@sunshinecampbell4530]

They told story how they wanted it to be told . This was not no mix up bout his philandering ways. Someone else can do that movie.

[@DeliciaTrini]

Instead of calling it “One Love,” they should have called the movie, “Exodus.”

[@Legend1984Marley]

That was actually the original name for the movie

[@rosediamond7044]

I think Bob Marley is the most talked about, as a deceased person in the entertainment world. The greatest icon ever grace the earth. We're all bless with his music legacy he left behind. Thank you Bob! (RIP)

[@chard2534]

I’m American and I had to put on subtitles but after 30 minutes I got used to the accent and turned the subtitles off

[@michelleoconnor6860]

It was an amazing movie the writing was on point. The message was well represented and one should watch the movie before listening to the negative commentary.

[@tashajones4430]

I think that the film is so good that you can listen to the negative commentary and be like "I can get the criticism, but damn, they did the best for this little glimpse."

[@AnnaMaylove20]

Cindy was seen for like 3 seconds

[@RealestGuyInTheRoom-]

8.5/10 for me as a Jamaican/Canadian. I was surprised how they really said some things in there that even the white ppl in the movie theatre was uncomfortable lol like saying fi dem God is not no white mon. The movie was good, accents were good surprising on Kingsley’s part. Storytelling was good but couldve been better. Just like Tupac, Bob Marley has way too many things in his life to unpack in less than 2hrs. If you wanted to see how much BUN Bob did ah give Rita den you would of had ppl complain same weh dat dem ah try fi tarnish di mon legacy.

[@nasimaali9646]

Ari doesn’t read or something? This movie isn’t a beginning to death story. It focuses only on two years (1976-78) with some flash backs to his younger years from some context. I liked the movie for what it was but to tell Bob full story he’d need a 8 part series.

[@ctj2534]

The movie was good period.

[@asimpson5916]

Perhaps "One Love" is a movie about Rita's love for Bob as well as things from her perspective and experiences. It may not be a Biopic .

[@dineochaka309]

The movie was part of his wholeness, I loved the movie. There is a lot to write but they choose to focus on One Love. It is inspirational and enjoyable as well as touching to me. Regards Dineo Jeanette Chaka Kutumela with Thato Mpho Jamilla Kutumela with Tebogo Mpholo Kutumela ZA

[@yendysg1]

An Exceptional job was done by EVERYONE!!! To The Marley family... Job well Done. I know Bob Marley is Proudest 👏🏾 ❤❤❤

[@willieluncheonette5843]

For all those criticizing what was left out of this film. They chose to concentrate on just a very few years. Rather than criticize the filmmakers for what they left out of Bob's life (which probably would have resulted in a much much longer film that would have severely taxed the viewers attention span if they had gone into detail) I think it's better to critique exactly what was on the screen. Some find the results wonderful, others not so great.

[@abdulaliakbar1175]

The movie felt rushed, as there were many important moments in Bob Marley's life that couldn't be covered in just an hour and a half. It missed a golden opportunity, similar to the Tupac movie.

[@michellerowe-smith5803]

It’s really interesting because the British black actors have taken over. They seem to get the American accent better than the Jamaican patio. The Lady that played Rita accent wasn’t top notched but she embodied the the person and evoked the emotions.

[@ultimateblader3658]

Definitely agree with your take Naro.. I agree the ending is what kills me… but I think Rita also played her part well. Overall it was a good movie but I wanted more of Bob Marley life.

[@dannyadams7076]

The bob character is not good from the scene I seen bob is unique in his personality and this actor doesn’t have the style to make bob character come out in the movie in my opinion

[@chellox68]

What we need to bear in mind is that a lot of people who were involved in the film process were with both during that time in his life and know exactly how things transpired so I didn’t make sense they add things for dramatic flair that just didn’t happen irl

[@saeedojo]

I wish you would include some people from the Jamaican film industry more in these type of convos. Jafta is a good place to start

[@fruitiliciousvibes5865]

Like who

[@kiingbeann]

7:45 best way to put it I am a born and raised in Puerto Rico but my father was a huge Bob Marley fan so growing up the English was pretty simple to understand but watching the movie in some Dialogues I was easily lost but then fall back into it but definitely loved the film truly felt the love he was trying to put out

[@nguzoloveinlofi3832]

I liked the movie- except how they resolved the gun man situation. Also, I realize it was smart to focus on this part of Bob's life and not give too much- can't give Babylon too much. But they really troll Cindy with this movie, her character is barely in it and then her song "Turn The Lights..." is implied that Bob wrote it for Rita- LOL! I liked the movie though- if people want more there are many documentaries they can check. One Love!

[@KSPTVMedia]

People forgot why Bob Marley was called, "TUFF GONG." Also, Don Taylor was from Jamaica...but traveled in and out of Jamaica for years

[@TheBessthing]

A great film overall 💯💯💯... Another version of the movie will showcase Bob Marley... They will show the militant side of Bob for the next movie... This is just the exposure piece... It has done well in Box office internationally, and the funds will be there for the next ones...

[@grandy]

Sounds like they need to do a Netflix limited series to fully capture everything....its a lot to cram into 1hr and 43mins

[@Virgingirl607]

After all. Something on KZbin I can watch. Don't let anyone get to you. Always look forward to your postings

[@juanroman2036]

Told from family point of view they wanted to make it smooth rest in peace bob thank u mannn

[@MsDarkie93]

Everyone missing the main issue which is the fact there are no big Jamaican authentic actors that have a big enough name that will pull in the crowd for Paramount. If Rita and Ziggy like it, everyone needs to shut dem mouth

[@staceyboo4753]

Exactly, it’s Ziggy’s project and he said he wanted to focus on specific timeline 1976-1978 It is a biopic , not going to capture his entire life in two hours … This project of course Ziggy and all the top Hollywood producers want to ensure that the movie gets as much recognition, a lot of money went into this movie and so they want to ensure that they find a very good actor that can capture the audience on screen

[@MarianneSunshine]

This was a perfect opportunity to create one. How does Jamaica get international big name actors if they can’t even get cast in stories about their own people?

[@AnnaMaylove20]

Brilliant review guys!!! You guys weren't biased. You touched on the key points without giving away too much to those who don't see the movie yet 👏👏👏

[@andrewsymons9082]

Not really. It sounds like these guys was expecting a Marvel super hero movie. They kept it real and the British audience appreciates that and that's why they're watching the movie in record numbers in Europe. The cinema industry has been on a downward spiral but this movie has revived it when alot of jobs were at risk. Brad Pitt's production company Plan B did a great job on this. I'm expecting multiple oscars.

[@NobleGlobalTraveller]

Need a Marcus Garvey movie!

[@JessyJamerican]

What’s the name of the 2012 documentary❓❓❓

[@BudzBunny95]

Marley

[@nickrussell2348]

That’s the the best movie about Bob ever created

[@AnnaMaylove20]

I agree they could capitalized more on the pathos side of Bob's life. I did feel emotional a few times however I think they missed out a tear jerking moment by not showing his life up to his time of death.

[@artworkshop586]

Well regardless of what Jamaicans think good or bad its a very big look and always been watching but under the microscope now the world is focused on Jamaica very big look lets all be proud we come such a small powerful and mega influencial culture to the world🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥🔥🔥

[@MarianneSunshine]

Yes you’re correct. There will be more interest in telling Jamaican stories and they know Jamaicans will spend millions to watch without any of the main actors being from the country.

[@fruitiliciousvibes5865]

Who they wanted in it Oliver Samuel's & Johnny or String Bean & Mass Gussie. The actors were good.

[@janinemclaren]

😂😂😂

[@chessmack]

Great review and I agree with most of what was said! 👏👏👏

[@AnnaMaylove20]

I think they humanized his reaction to his illness to me. I secluded himself Rita had to come to his rescue. When he was talking to Chris Blackwell he was obviously broken to the point where he told Chris to leave him. So I don't agree with Ari on that point.

[@NophiMitchell]

I agree knowing someone who had a similar experience of dealing with sudden illness into facing death that part was on point. The denial, the positivity, withdrawing from people; the lack of public tears… that’s way more authentic to me than what she was describing here.

[@rrowell4163]

Funny how all the armchair revisionist historians on bob come out of the woodwork as if they know the life & times of bob Marley .Bob died in 1981 suddenly folk born after he died are experts based on what ? Newspaper clippings ,Marley interviews and the occasional documentary It reminds me of the glory hunters who support a football team only when it's on the rise but struggle to name past players or the manager Discern all 10 cents artist & selectors that claim that bob inspired them but not so as to stop them from perpetuating profanity & slackness music that is now forced fed to the current generation Folk say bob would turn in his grave about the movie ,I hazard a guess he would turn in his grave into how sleazy the music has become with folk demanding more & more explicit talk because it's claimed to be our " culture"

[@nigeltaylor926]

I enjoyed it thoroughly

[@KINGDOMDAUGHTER]

A series should have produced, rather a movie as to integrate other aspects too such as the children and other children who has never come forward to claimed him as daddy, the wife and only wife, the mistresses & babies mother's; the friends and family, more studio sessions and music with the wailers and other artist who was there and a intricate voice in the marley legacy. No one can disagree with the love that Bob & Rita has, plus when the music and PR publicity came into fame, the gatekeepers of the gatekeepers told him to limit the talk about marriage and bringing cindy around him moreso to give off the international appeal and acceptance. For if Rita was to be in the limelight, the Bob Marley legacy would not be like it is today. Many people sacrifice their lives and souls to apease and sell out.

[@andrewsymons9082]

No, this is Bob Marley we're talking about. The movie is breaking records around the world and rightly so. Now people are reading just how big Bob Marley was. He's up there with Elvis, 2 Pac and John Lennon.

[@Danteforeverrich]

Good critique Naro 👍 one of the best interviewer

[@davidphinn9646]

Accent Authenticity: Unnu right bout world appeal, but me also know seh di argument nuh new; Latin, Eastern European, Asian, even UK people get vex when Hollywood nuh gwan right. Di I dem cyaan gwan like seh subtitle nuh exist🤔😂. As simple as Belly was as a movie, me did love how dem run authentic patwa wid subtitle🤷🏾‍♂️

[@TariqAmazin]

the best review of the movie i've seen. salute!

[@yendysg1]

Plenty, nuff, nuff Bob Marley documentaries already out there! Di story already been told! Run, Go watch di NEW ONE LOVE movie and give Tanks.

[@DahliaABSKD]

It was a different type of love as they got older. They were not in a romantic relationship as they got older and that was clear in the movie.

[@All.Natural.]

Incredible movie! #1 in America!!!!

[@CeliaTulloch]

I saw the movie last night in NYC and completely agree with your review. After listening to Ziggy promoting the film, I had expected more. Anyway, it was still enjoyable.

[@kixionary]

The movie will definitely have an extended version when released on stream

[@BudzBunny95]

I hope so because the theatrical version felt rushed

[@dannyparker363]

How many people need to know that whenever you sell a Biography to a Major Label, they can do whatever they want with the movie, as history has shown time and time again

[@karmag2841]

Good review guys!!

[@marqcollins1792]

Big up the fix! Great topic discussion

[@a.t3659]

When sistren seh "Mi wonda if him (Bob) da Jesus inna reggae form" she was right! Bob Marley is the fulfillment of the Biblical Messiah which Jesus, whom never existed, was said to be. However, since the tales of the Bible was grated from much older scripts from the Kushite Civilizations (Mesopotamian Empires, Egypt, Nubia, India, Levant etc.) we can say that Bob was actually the embodiment of King Asar (Osiris) and Heru-pa-hered (Horus the child). The Messiah or Christ (Jesus) of the bible was never supposed to have been an orator like a Pastor. The Old Testament stated the Messiah was to come as a Musician. In biblical days they were no such words for a "Poet" so they label them as "Prophet". Mythologies across the world including the Bible teaches us that the deities carried musical instruments and Israel priests and prophets were also musicians. Therefore, in the NT Both Joseph (Jesus' earthly father) and Jesus were called 'Tekton'. Interestingly, in modern Greek tekton also meant “the art of poetry, as a maker of songs" i.e. a Musical Poet, not Carpenter. The Messiah is from the seed of King David and he was a player of the harp/lyre symbolizing the string instrument, i.e. GUITAR. Ezekiel 33:32-33 "And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. And when this cometh to pass, (lo, it will come,) then shall they know that a prophet hath been among them" Habakkuk 3:4&19 "And his brightness was as the light (Berhane=Light in Amharic); he had horns (Hb. Keren=musical instrument=sound/music) coming out of his hand (guitar): and there was the hiding of his power. The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet (touring the world), and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments." 1 Chronicles 25:3 "Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah, and Mattithiah, Six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD." Romans 10:18, Psa 19:4, Luke 6:69 The 13 Disciples (including Mary Magdalene) followed the Christ wherever he goes because they are his bandmates! The Wailers is also consist of 13 bandmates that follows Bob: lineup: Marley on rhythm guitar and vocals, brothers Aston (1) and Carlton Barrett (2) on bass and drums, Junior Marvin (3) and Al Anderson (4) on lead guitar, Tyrone Downie (5) and Earl “Wya” Lindo (6) on keyboards, Devon Evans (7) and Alvin “Seeco” Patterson (8) on percussion, Glen DaCosta (9) on saxophone, Dave Madden (10) on trumpet and the “I Threes” - Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths and Marley’s wife Rita (13) on backing vocals. Mark.3:14 "And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach" Luke.8:1 "And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village (touring), preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him." Psa.19:4 "Their line (music) is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world." The word "line" in this passage is the hebrew 'Qav' meaning cord or chord; the string of a musical instrument i.e. guitar-string, hence music. Whosoever composed the gospels did it by intentionally leaving out key predictions and unfulfilled prophecies. All throughout the Bible we see contradictions and errors. Like for example, Matthew wrote about Jesus fulfilling one of the prophecies in the Psalms but did not went into it fully. Matt:13:34-35 "All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them. That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will UTTER things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world." Matthew is referring to Psalm 78:2 but he did not explained to the reader that the word "Utter" in Hebrew is 'Naba' meaning "to prophesy, which is to speak or sing by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)". In Thomas Paine 'Age of Reason - Prophets and Prophesying', he stated, "A prophet in biblical times was a musical poet and to prophesy is the art of making or playing poetry to a tune upon any instrument of music." This is Matthews fulfillment of Jesus Psalm 78:2 "I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter (naba=sing by inspiration) dark sayings of old" Yet in another Psalms having the same connotations of Psalm 78 "He" is using a musical instrument to bring forth his parables just like the "Proverbial Bob Marley". Psa. 49:4 "I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp (guitar)."

[@claudettewright9654]

Ari the part about Bob and Rita not connecting in england...that's what it was in fact. From what you were saying that was intrictly Bob at least from what I know of him. He is not that emotional thevway you wanted him to be...like most Jamaican ghetto youth actually. He was a gallist more involved and emotes by the music. He would not be anything like Ray. As java say 104 mins that what you were looking for would be difficult to capture. Just like most ja man with multiply kids they just pop up with the father at various occasions without the baby mothers. That you will not see ...he was not that into the many kids on a day to day basis. I know want to watch the movie.

[@gooold-starrmedia2628]

At least one of the leading stars should have been Jamaican. Spice could have played Rita Marley. Ideally both leading roles should have been Jamaican actors, which would have given 100% authenticity, the global audience would have loved it because, there would have been a good language balance between Jamaican and English; but above all, this would have created two global superstar Jamaican actors, which hadn't happened since Jimmy Cliff in "the harder they come". The makers of the movie wanted to make the movie without positively impacting the Jamaican movie industry. There needs to be another Bob Marley movie in a few years, this time doing the right thing.

[@hanksmiththemusicman5006]

Yeah, one WITHOUT the Marley family being involved...

[@shannamclean2170]

But I guess that’s what she’s saying. There’s not really that many Jamaican actors that are super huge or whose name would actually DRAW big audiences to a movie.

[@MarianneSunshine]

A missed opportunity to propel Jamaican actors and films globally

[@bougiebohemian5393]

I disagree Spice should have played Rita.

[@devonebanks4871]

I just went and watched the movie it was great the first part of the movie make me cry big up ziggy he make the right choice by making kingly ack the flim he was very good will Don to all the actors.

[@andra8367]

A lot of symbolisms laced the movie. Earthly father gone on horse. Spirit Father on horse took over inspired Bob's message of peace love unity in a world of power hungry desparate for status people mongst glimpses of tenderness heartache pain music constant cindy standing outside in the cold rita constant even when physically absent country pickney become magnet to millions worldwide through the aura of his message carried on great rhythm blues pop reggae rock steady melodies...on and on... Actors delivered lya. Touched l soul in a real way.

[@sheemrobinson]

I agree, Quan-Dajai who played young Bob did an amazing job. He stole the movie IMO

[@nadiareid9135]

I watch it here in Canada and a lot of people were complaining to us that they didn’t understand some of the words. But they love it just the same

[@kayecarp5481]

Read the book “catch a fire”…study Jamaica in the years he was living there. Study Rastafarian beliefs… Why we always want everything laid at our feet? We get to study. I like how the spirit of Jah dominated in what the movie gave. No Hollywood BS. Contemplating, devotion, faith and action. Love dominates. Rita reminds him of Jah’s power in him and to continue to carry the message. No world mind. Jah mind. In human experience. 🔥

[@burke4k]

Ari u just wah see the man bawl but that wasn't him. He was different and very militant so therefore holding onto a mask of being militant it's gonna be hard to see his emotional side. Therefore his militancy will be what is magnified.

[@Sewellrandal]

See the movie for yourself. Everyone has their individual tastes & perspective. I can't understand how anyone can allow someone to watch a movie for them.

[@NophiMitchell]

As a non Jamaican I appreciate this perspective a lot. I loved the film but it’s great that so many Jamaican’s felt well enough represented. I can assume that since I could understand all of the dialogue as an American that the patois had to be toned down.

[@ruddiato]

I wondered if some independent film makers can come together and do a bob marley fan movie ( and touch on things that this movie did not)

[@meskelsounds]

⚠️ #fixuplife THIS MOVIE GIVES ROOM FOR MORE OF THE STORY TO BE TOLD EVEN IN THIS TIME. THIS TIME PERIOD HAD SO MUCH LAYERS TO IT BUT ZIGGY JUST WANTED TO BRING OUT HIS HUMAN SIDE.

[@Porquemicafe]

They didn’t hit the target imo but they hit the board. The family will always avoid certain things when it comes to their father, I think due to the awkwardness and not wanting to shit on the brand. They did well.

[@markosrose1411]

I guess you all missed the part when he was weeping by his bedside when he accepted his mortality.

[@sly4lyphe]

They had the opportunity to make a great biopic just like Walk The Line, the Johnny Cash biopic that touched his entire life with his wife and June Carter, Johnny's mistress 💯... How Johnny Cash started music and how it grew as an artiste

[@gmbJar]

I feel like it needed to be a trilogy. Early life, rise to fame then the latter part of his life. The problem with the film is that you really need to be educated in bobs life and the Rastafarian lifestyle and beliefs for things to make sense or at least before people go to watch this movie watch the film “Marley” 2012. For instance. Growing up I watched every single interview and documentary on bob marley over a ten year span. So when the “man” on the horse caught up with bob in the film. I felt overwhelmed coz I understand the significance of who is was (sorry trying not to give spoilers away lol). It brought tears to me eyes. Not one other person I know understood. I think they needed to cast bob perfect regardless of where the actor from. If they best man to play him live in uk, Germany, America or Jamaica they needed to choose who fit the role perfectly. I think the casting of bob and young bob was phenomenal. I think they tried to make the actors easier to understand. I seen lots of people say it needed subtitles because they couldn’t understand the actors. I think a lot of of people in the uk could understand because Jamaica is so rooted in our culture. When Jamaicans came to work the docks along side the working class white boys they brung with them their style, music, slang and culture. The result of that was multiple subcultures through out the uk. The two tone, skinhead, rude boy era came about. Resulting in Englands love for reggae and ska music. Young Rita’s accent sounded to me not to good but that’s just my opinion. There’s so much more I wanted to see. I wasn’t disappointed but I would of definitely loved more and for things not to been skimmed over. Over all I think it did something that was needed. It made bob more then just women and marijuana. About 8 years ago I came to Jamaica and went to the museum, that’s all our tour guard spoke about. Was how he loved women and weed. It disappointed me. I’m stood there thinking this is the only man to ever live that stopped a war though music and love and here this man is stood in bobs mothers tomb talking about her sons “strong member”. I’m glad the world will now see this man for what he is. Regardless of multiple women and burning herb. Which is a real life legend. A simple and wonderful man that walked this earth trying to achieve 4 things. Equality, freedom, unity and peace. Great reviews from all 3 of you. enjoyed this video and your opinions ❤

[@morningdrivecoffeebreak]

We need a mini-series.

[@puertadoor8738]

Thanks for this review!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ctj2534]

SHOULD A cuban play Rita Marley who was not born in Jamaica as well. We can argue

[@TotalOneEighty]

Love di new setting ❤

[@Appleboo222]

Good review, very good review. I haven’t watched it yet but based on the trailer and the professional reviews what you guys are saying is true! Good job The Fix 👏🏾

[@puertadoor8738]

Guys, wouldn't it be interesting to see a documentary film from Cindy's perspective? Not for the drama...just because.

[@KallusGarnet]

Bob Marley verse 😂😂😂

[@758gaza]

#FreeUp Worl Boss #FreeUp de Loyal Boss much love and respect to everybody out there let's make 2024 a positive year please. 🙏🏾💯

[@kellyclark7517]

That was mostly Bob singing……….. Kingsley learned a few chords,but mostly Bob❤️

[@christopher2944]

A few things, the girls seem conflicted, they want the movie the way they think it should be , they kept comparing to Ray Charles but they are two different stories, two different characters, but as a huge fan of Bob it captured who he was. A man strong in faith, belief and feared no one.... and another thing, that was how Don T spoke, he was born in Ja but went away at a young age before coming back to Ja for a while.. A good book to read to understand Bob as a father is "Dear Dad" by Ky-mani Marley, you'll probably understand why other kids weren't in the movie. Great movie!!!

[@nhuts3000]

I wish that Plan B Entertainment, State Street Pictures, and Tuff Gong Pictures would've went all out with coverage of the premier of this movie. Why wasn’t there a red carpet event at any of Jamaica’s 21 movie theaters? Imagine how much excitement you would have had if we were to have your Prime Minister, Lady Saw, Usain Bolt, Bounty Killer, or who's who at a special screening? We shouldve been there to support our our own and to set a precedent for the world to see that this man came from this tiny place.

[@d.r.brooksi3253]

It seems like if miss up and certain negativity no surround something Jamaicans don’t like it. Most people comment is that they didn’t include Bob other ladies.

[@KevinWilliams-s1c]

They would have to make a part two, or the movie 🍿🎥 would have been longer. Ziggy was a part of making this movie and he probably was uncomfortable to share that part of his dad with the world 🌍 Bob Marley was a married man to his mother Rita who also seen the movie.

[@Bigfifty572]

Lets remember if Bob full story is told Rita full story has to be told.

[@andrewsymons9082]

Hi from the UK, the movie was perfect. It was a oscar winning performances from Ben and Lashana. The cinemagraphy was exceptional and reflected 60's and 70's Jamaica well. I think Brad Pitt and his Production team Plan B did a great job with this movie. The movie didn't go deep into Bob's life which is what I wanted and they played all the hits. They displayed his journey with spirituality which reflected his morality there wasn't sex scenes etc. Great movie very happy with it and it's breaking box office records around the world. It's woken up the movie industry and the cinema's.

[@user-vk4po6rm7m]

They could have cast a Jamaican actress as Rita and added subtitles. You are correct, many viewers will not watch due to the inauthentic accent.

[@bottlefeild8667]

The movie was great they can't tell you exactly everything in is life .u want the movie for 4 hours

[@sshaw1015]

The actor said he shot about 4 hours of content… they need a directors cut

[@CallowXayne]

Yeah I was thinking of mentioning this too. When one of the reviewers was saying he wasn't human enough. Charlemagne on The Breakfast Club said something similar to Kingsley. And Kingsley said they edited out a lot of his performance.

[@JayfkProductions876]

Lower your expectations when going to see this film

[@bxlegenddeemoney6056]

Excellent breakdown

[@lexilex1430]

Who is this young lady? Bob was not an emotional man. Why are you imposing your expectations on the finished product. The family put out the production that they wanted us to see and it was a great work of art! Dat a dat!

[@edsmith4821]

I think you would only get a gritty biopic of Bob if the film was an unofficial take on him . This movie was almost a promotion of his positive aspects not wart and all the film could be longer too

[@raspeckus]

Good review you 3👍

[@eppierussell1183]

Big up Kingsley for a job well done also Chris Blackwell. The Marleys and Paramount Pictures. They have so much things to say. They must remember is Jamaicans almost took Bobs life. We give thanks for a job well done. Ever heard of a man who buy rum and others get drunk off it instead of the buyer.

[@mrbailey1]

I agree with them in wanting more of his story. I disagree that the actress Jamaican accent was terrible

[@gevento1]

After watching the movie I realize how strong his the hate for the Marley Family. They did an excellent job in terms of acting the guy that play Bob Marley did an amazing job as well I just wish the movie was longer to detail much more of his life. One love

[@andreamiller135]

I am going to see the movie tomorrow…but I think the movie probably didn’t dive into certain topics because of which Marley children were leading the project. In order to parse out Bob the man who had all these extramarital affairs - it would require them include info that they may feel would hurt or disrespect their mother. But I agree that (based on what I have heard) if these topics had been examined it would have made a movie with real depth. I agree with Ari and Naro - the family’s involvement probably gave authenticity to his mannerisms but sanitized him as a person. But the unadulterated truth is what makes a movie great and authentic. On another note: I disagree that we need to soften accents for global ears. There are award winning movies that highlight other cultures where the actors are from the country of origin and they cut no corners with language. To the point where there are subtitles. People love Bob - they would have and could have adjusted. And the truth is global ears would have been fine with authentic accents. They were trying to appeal to American ears smh…

[@noralewis9052]

did they no what the movie is all about and what it was suppose to portray

[@burke4k]

Ari just can't believe how great Bob was. Only the wise talks in parables because u will never convict them of saying yes or no so your comparison with Jesus is correct.

[@realdizzy9560]

Jav you're a beautiful girl and I understand you want to keep your sexy groove despite being a mom nothing wrong with that but please wear clothes that make you feel confident and suit your now body type not pre baby. You were definitely self conscious by sign of you closing your hands to hide your loose skin. You can be sexy but stop wearing those tight up clothes looking a size down. Wear clothes that are flattering to your body and cover the areas you feel self conscious about. Where push up bras and stop letting those babies out so freely it's distracting. My body is not where I want it right now but I learn to adjust my wardrobe according to what's happening with my body. Not a diss just a fan giving constructive criticism❤❤❤

[@richardservice2452]

I watch the 8:30 showing where I live,not a full movie room buy movie was good for what it was n is......

[@bottlefeild8667]

Plus the movie is not a make up story is stuff that truly happened things that Rita say

[@kyakindu3407]

Bob's story is way more than extramarital affairs. There is no eccuse for not creating a GREAT movie abt him. There are so.many mysteries and great stories of his childhood and coming up they could have put in the movie. He was such a beautiful person and they wasted a great opportunity to tell the man story. Wasted all that cinematography and money, to preserve what?