This is the best and most heartfelt, funny, down to earth and honest review I have watched about the biopic. The opening made me laugh so much. You raise a number of thought provoking and pertinent points about it which most of the newspaper reviews failed to mention. I like the fact that you highlihgted the culture significance of it. In my opinion you have done a better job in addressing the successes and flaws in it. Thank you
Being up at 2am right now editing another video, with the alarm set to go off at 7:30am, it’s reading comments like this that keep me going. Very very much appreciated. THANK YOU.
i went to see the movie today expecting the worst based on the comments about the guy who played Bob. but i was silenced. Kingsley did a great job. He was on point in every way
My dad passed away two years ago at the age of 56. He looked up to bob Marley he would have loved to watch this movie. He himself was a musician dedicated to peace and love he had thousands of friends and followers he made a friend with every new face he met. He based half his life on this great man. I’m very excited to watch this movie I’ve always wanted to get his message out. This movie makes me feel good in a way.
Kingsley NAILED it!! Both him and Lashana were magic on screen. They did an incredible job. The movie was so well done. You couldn’t watch this movie and not feel something. Made me so proud to be a Caribbean woman. 💜
I'm a die hard fan, born in 85, grew up.in a poor neighborhood in Brazil, and Bob, his message and history is well known, appreciated and celebrated to this day. I'm happy with the casting, just hoping for a good time. I wish I was back home so I could go to watch it with my brothers ❤
Camp 1 Caribbean person here 😅 just seen it today ! And I loved the movie there was an authenticity with the production and dialogue - to me Kingsly did a great job, he had the vibz, the look, accent was pretty good ! ❤
11:19 I absolutely agree! That was my main gripe with the film is that they didn’t really show his influence and delve deeper in the political stakes and why he was so important. They definitely needed another 20 mins at least.
I agree as well but my hopes are that the film kinda of gives a little more insight into things that were actually happening and being said during some of the critical moments in the documentary. For example, the part when he got shot and leading up to the show. The doc tells us what was kinda going on and mentions the conversations being had during that time but getting to see those moments depicted in a scene and watching how it actually played out should be pretty initiating.. imo. 🤷🏾♂️
When talking about his legacy and influence, you also have to consider all of the incredible music and influence from his children and now grandchildren. Incredible.
There is actually a 4th Camp. Those of us who grew up with his music and the evolution of it, and are aware of aspects of his journey and his beliefs. The movie, for what it was INTENDED to be was amazing. It deliberately only looks at 2 years of his life, aside from occasional flashbacks. The family's intent was to show the human aspect of Bob mainly. We can research him as a superstar anywhere. However this movie exposes corners of his personal journey. One such example is the fact is, he never replaced Rita because their connection. Though not perfect, their relationship ran deep. There is enough focus on his extramarital affairs and children out their for public consumption, but not enough about Rita and Bob's actual connection. I truly loved the movie as a Caribbean person. I encourage everyone to give it a chance and enter into the experience appreciating what the actual intention of the film was.
This comment. 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m a Caribbean woman and I loved it. It was such a palpable experience to watch. I’m with you on the intent of the film - I think that’s what some people are really missing, and as such, the movie seemingly doesn’t land well for them. Understanding the intent behind the film paired with the execution - 10/10.
As a Jamaican, I cant wait to see this film!! People often forget that Jamaica is just a small island Caribbean (approx. 3 mil. population) because the country has had a HUGE global impact! Personally, I have no problem with a non Jamaican portraying Bob Marley as long as their intentions are good. I have heard interviews with Kingsley and it seems like he truly respected the legend of Bob Marley and took the time to get it right. The family was heavily involved in the production of the movie and they hand-picked him so if they don't have a problem, we shouldn't either. hopefully this movie does well so we can have more caribbean inspired films! Love the video! ❤💛💚 In other news... Where did you get your sweatshirt?
The family definitely omitted some history from the movie to save face. Cindy Breakspeare (Damian’s mom) is now a proud sidepiece. She has been making her presence known as the release date approaches & throwing shade at the Marley’s in recent interviews. The nerve. Loved the intro! Great accent lol 🇯🇲
Bob and Rita was not divorced but truth be told they both were in relationships with other people, Cindy was in a relationship with Bob while Rita was in a relationship and had 2 children that's not Bob's one of which Bob adopted
I've seen the film and my first thought is that it's full of references. But if you don't know Bob Marley well, then you might miss some important characters or things from his biography that are there. However sometimes not clearly mentioned! It's true that the young Bob Marley really looks like him. As for the rest, I'm not sure I recognize the Bob Marley I love. I saw the film in French, and I don't know if that detracts from his global impact. But in this case, I find that Tuff Gong's rough edge doesn't come through at all! They look like friendly hippies who smoke. Of course, they have the Rasta faith, but if you don't know anything about it, you're a bit lost when you see the film! My favorite scene is in London when Bob went to a Punk Concert and was placed in Police custody aftewards! What I did appreciate was the fact that the song lyrics were transcribed in French. For those who don't understand! I thought the scenes in Jamaica were pretty good, and I have no problems at all with the actors. I do regret, however, that even during the good scenes at the concerts scenes, there's Bob Marley's voice, but these are re-recordings for the film (except for the live version of No Woman No Cry in London, which is the original track). There are some nice moments that would have deserved to be explored further! For example, Bob Marley at jet-set parties etc. The only time I thought I recognized Marley was when he's arguing with his wife Rita. There are also some anachrosinms slipped into the film which are chronologically wrong, but which happened in Bob Marley's life... I found the scene where the gunmen who shot Bob Marley comes to be absolved and forgiven by Bob Marley directly at his home ridiculous! And also when Bob rides a horse as a child with Selassie, it's just something you've seen over and over again in biopics like "Ray", with the childhood memories, etc.... I understand those who say it looks like a TV movie. But I was moved many times, and wanted to cry ... Not because of the film itself. But because I was thinking of Bob Marley ... Finally, I'm a musician, and the work involved in composing music seems just like simple a bit of fun between friends ... it doesn't really convey the impact of Bob and the Wailers, even if it's very well filmed! Secondly, I find the fact that so many scenes have been cut, especially those with Cindy Breakspeare, who lived next door to Bob in England .... It's a scandal! czcams.com/video/DOV9hPavU6E/video.htmlfeature=shared I don’t understand why these songs aren’t in the movie?! It’s fire ! I'm no director, but this film is a little too happy for me. We understand the historical context etc. But frankly, the figure of Bob and his colleagues is far more complex than the approximate 1 hour 45 minutes of the film. Finally, I'm white. And I think this is "a movie for white people (Don’t get me wrong, I’m just saying it’s made by Jamaicans, however as usual it’s a typical Hollywood movie "! Jamaicans, don't complain too much. Because there are plenty of Jamaicans in the film,and the film will benefit the island economically and culturally (at least I hope so) ! I enjoyed the movie I don’t know if you can feel it in my review … However, you got to know Bob Marley a lot! Otherwise, it’s not very coherent, and it looks like a basic biopic … As we don’t learn about Marley much as a person … I don’t understand why we see some scenes in the trailers and not in the movie! The editing is rushed and the story is too clean. (Just like in Bohemian Rhapsody) …. Oliver Stone or Martin Scorsese were supposed to make the movie : Man, it could have been a masterpiece ! I don’t blame the family …. However you can clearly see their agenda …. Eventually the main actor seems so genuine when he talks about Marley, I’m sure he did his best ! I’m hoping for an extended version : The characters who are there doesn’t add value to Bob in the movie except for his wife and his children. Eventually, we don’t see his personal breakthrough. I enjoyed the movie I don’t know if you can feel it in my review … However, you got to know Bob Marley a lot, otherwise it’s not very coherent and looks like a basic biopic : as we don’t learn about him much as a person … I don’t understand why we see some scenes in the trailers and not in the movie! The editing is rushed and the story is too clean. (Just like in Bohemian Rhapsody) 😞 Oliver Stone or Martin Scorsese were supposed to make the movie : Man, it could have been a masterpiece ! I don’t blame the family …. However you can clearly see their agenda …. Eventually the main actor seems so genuine when he talks about Marley, I’m sure he did his best ! I’m hoping for an extended version : The characters who are there doesn’t add value to Bob in the movie except for wife and his children. Eventually, we don’t see his personal breakthrough. I was happy to see it at the cinema. And I don't regret it. But I was constantly thiking what if this and that. What if Martin Scorcese was directing ? etc. But this is what it is. And now i'll try to watch it again in English when the Bluray 4K will be out or something. 🙂 Another interesting review here: www.markreviewsmovies.com/reviews/B/bobmarley-onelove.htm #OneLoveMovie #onelove #BobMarley
Im camp 1 - die hard Bob Marley fan. I was on vacation in Jamaica the first time I heard Bob Marley sing and I have been in love with Bob and his music ever since.
Absolutely love your take on it. Great point in bring up that Bob's father was indeed a British citizen. I absolutely love and look forward to your reviews!
Great review! The history and jokes as always are top tier. Absolutely love your channel! ♥️ I heard also that the movie feels more like a rushed documentary than a biopic. Going to see it later today!
I agree with your views. This 100% should have been a limited series. In saying that, I did enjoy the movie. I found the first half to be rushed and the second half slowed down and was deeper so I liked the second half better. Kingsley and Lashawna were amazing and I hope they get the recognition they deserve. I hope it does well!
I wish they would’ve gone more into his childhood and built him more of an identity. Felt like we were just thrown into the mix and told to figure it out
Fantastic review, you made a lot of great points. I was/am hopeful for this movie. As someone from the Caribbean not Jamacia, and a superfan of Bob Marley I have to see it. However I can't believe how short the movie is oh well its a start maybe someone else will do an HBO special on Bobins. As for you. You look good man.
Tait, love your insights but loved, loved your humor, as in the form of side comments. As a member of group 2, having been on the fence in seeing it at the theatre, you've convinced me to see One Love in the theater. That opening chat with a friend is loved, loved: thank you much.
Bad News: I'm stuck in the hospital during Mardi Gras :( Good news: I have Tait's Take to keep me entertained :) Can't wait till you review Love is Blind!!! Much Love from Baton Rouge!💜💛💚
I would have given it 4 stars, but wholeheartedly agree that we needed more! Great comparison to all the other biopics. We LOVE a bohemian rhapsody and of course STAN Selena… both so perfectly done. I really enjoyed the movie and felt like damn, he was such a great human. Shame to see him go so soon! But what a life lived in a mere 36 years.
My wife knew Marley but didn’t understand the impact of his music and the individual. She loved it because it was positive. I disliked it because it was a Wikipedia movie and the actor didn’t actually sing. It is what it is 😂 the acting was great and Lashana Lynch… what an actress.
I just kind of wondered into the movie with no expectation. The movie didn’t impress me but it did a good enough job informing me of the AMAZING soul that was Bob Marley. The movie needs to be seen by all because it is good enough to inform you about this important man.
I’m checking it out today. I’m in camp two, but I know a bit more than most. His father was a big deal in Jamaica. The Marley name now being known for the child he… wow! Bless up!
My Mom loved Bob Marley. I might have to go see it for her. That was the soundtrack of my childhood. Bob and Tina Turner. But it is hard getting time to go see a Movie that is not a cartoon when you have kids
Likkle but we tallawah! The intro was so funny! The accent was not bad at all lol. I have mixed feelings about the film. I haven't watched it just yet so I don't have a true opinion but I've heard that its a bit surface level - more about spreading the feel-good stuff and preserving his reputation rather than telling the raw story (good and bad).
Hi there! Now that I've seen your review, I will definitely go see it. I'm not a massive reggae fan, and I only listen to it when I'm on vacation in the Caribbean, so I guess I'm in the *I Don't Know Much So I Can Appreciate This Movie* camp. 😁
I loved the acting, I love Lashanda and Kinslee was great as well to me. I just struggled with the writing and storytelling but I agree with everything you said pertaining to supporting more Caribbean film and I still supported and happy I did
Hey Tait, I love your review. It's fair and nuanced. I'll watch it on Tuesday and circle back. Love the "Tallawah" shirt; which part you get it from? :-)
That was the same reaction when Jlo played Selena but the movie was a success. I am Jamaican and I was initially mortified that the Actor was not Jamaican but I decided to put that behind me and support my Culture. The backup singers are Jamaican Lashana has Jamaican roots. I also understand they would want to hire Famous Actors to make it more marketable. Bob Marley has a lot of Caucasian fans and a lot o fans in Britain.
The irony of that Brad Pitt clip seeing he also was an EP on this film. Lol. Saw it last night and I did enjoy it. The music is undeniable. Interesting how much they glossed over his other women. Especially Damien’s mom bc she too was there as well. Nevertheless it was a cool watch
Once again Tait - this was a fantastic review , funny so funny when you broke out the pepper seed 😂😂😂😂 I think the movie could have been fuller - I don’t mind the fact that they spent time on the making of the film Exodus ( Time magazine named it the number 1 most important album of all time ) but I felt that the movie skimmed past two many things at time and I was like ooh slow down a bit - I appreciated the Rasta religion be shared but some folks left the theater not understanding that was Halle Salesi - I am in camp 2 I know some Bob Marley facts but I didn’t know that Rita was shot that night - so I did learn something’s but should have been longer . Ben Kingsley is a wonderful actor - he was great in one night in Miami - playing Malcolm X he made the role his own because DenZel is the Good standard But my criticism of the film is that it needed to have some more depth Some more needed to be explored . I loved Rita costumes it made me want to look up Rasta women fashions on Pinterest and look at vintage looks . I would recommend folks see it . But to be honest it could be streamed too Keep the reviews coming through Perhaps on your channel you can do a live review of movies with folks or tv shows because you are funny Aiight peace
Thank you for a really fun review. You look to your right too often, where I suppose you have your notes. Put the notes somewhere closer to the camera. Incidentally, I am in the die-hard Bob fan group, and all we care about is that they play the original music. Otherwise, not worried about a thing.
I am still planning to see One Love for Kingsley and Lashana even though this is the second not so great review I have seen or read. But I was curious why you didn’t mention the latest Whitney Houston movie in your list of music biopics even if to only mention the length. I enjoyed that film despite mixed reviews, which is another reason I will give this one a chance
I want the movie to do well so I’m gonna check it out, but I’m a fan of the man and I say the best way to get his story is watch the documentary from 10 yrs ago.
As someone who only knew the name Bob Marley I thought this movie was great, I walked out super impressed with both of the lead actors performances 9/10
super well told part of Rita and Bobs life. loved the thick real accents and resisting sub titles. super tasteful and loved it. I grew up in Belfast through the same years... so similar the gifts of the Empire have been to all former colonies..... also a former leukemia sufferer so felt it hard :) but I thought an excellent snap shot into as far as i is concerned one of the many messengers the Creator sends every now and then..... we are so thick us humans..... Jah will be pleased I reckon. Peace Out My Friends
I was so disappointed by this film that I saw yesterday in France. No soul, no transcendence. They just used Bob's name in vain to make a quick buck. Ziggy Marley has definitely no talent. They were supposed to be talking about a radical artist, a militant, a rebel, a genius... You don't see that in the film. We don't get into the complexity of the man he must have been, everything is smooth and doesn't have the accent of truth. And we certainly don't see how the CIA murdered Bob by offering him poisoned sneakers! The trailer has more emotion than the whole movie! They mustn't get away with taking the public for fools and believing they can make money so easily. They're hiding the whole truth about Bob!
@@mstyah It’s not even a 2h film. That's because 1h30 was enough to finish the job, i.e. to kill the myth and the anti-system message after having physically killed Bob. Everything he really stood for has been diluted in this insipid stuff produced by Jewlywood.Babylon finally got rid of this troublesome man. His family, and Ziggy in particular, are sellouts.
This was the first time watching your channel, and I have to say I fuljoy it (no enjoy around here lol) for the most parts. Listening to you was very interesting indeed. Clearly you did ur research that you communicated very well. I also agreed with a lot. The one issue I had is you constantly looking to your right. Dat really trow mi off king. However, I will def view again to see some more. “Yu have a vibes!”.
Watch the movie twice. The actors did very well . Oscar nomination worthy! Good review but would have given it 4 stars! That accent though, you could have played Bob 😁 Bob was and is the GOAT! He needs to be a hero. We definatelynedd more main stream Caribbean stories
As a Jamaican I am always concerned when a non Jamaican gets the role to play a role of a Jamaican. However, if the actor is able to research and understand the culture and the accent cause I am still mad at taye diggs in Stella finds her groove movie lol. But from what I heard Kingsley did good. Plus the family was involved so gotta trust them to tell their story lol
Sore the movie yesterday I'm in London I loved the film but I think the film should of been longer, I got into reggae as fan of punk band the clash and there songs that were reggae sounding that is how I got into reggae what I am trying to say is that I love Bob's music and that of Peter Tosh but would like to know more about them and other reggae singers
Agreed he did a great job in the lead and with the accent, however, i did google while watching the movie because i felt like the lead was not Jamaican. Cant lie, i struggled with that as i continued to watch (and the locks wig, but i know im nit picking and i struggle to watch anything based on true life). Overall, the accents were good. I feel im in group 2 of your one love audience classification too, however i did struggle to get over him not being Jamaican. I was happy he was at least carribean. Disagree his accent was better than tge actress playing Rita. Nice to learn her parents are Jamaican, so makes sense. I agree they downplayed the complexity of their real life love story...Finally, yure Jamaican accent is on point❤💚💛
Just saw it last night and I LOVED 👏 IT 👏 But I’m also the person who watches videos at 1.5 its speed bc I think the person is talking too slowly 😂😑 so I didn’t mind the speed of the story 😃 But in the end I definitely felt like I wanted more… especially the explanations of the Rastafarian faith! (That “I and I” revelation 🤯 way more profound significance than I could have ever imagined!) And didn’t want to leave the theater when it ended bc I was lost in the nostalgia of Bob songs… my mom used to sing “Three Little Birds” while making cornmeal porridge for me for breakfast on the weekends 🥰 My Dad used to sing “I Shot the Sherif” and as a little girl I would ask him “who’s the deputy and why didn’t we shoot him?” 😂Thanks for the review! New subscriber 🇯🇲❤
Bob Marley’s British dad never raised him. He didnt even know the guy and a lot of people didnt even know he was biracial. Bob Marley was as Jamaican as they come. So what you are saying holds no weight. I am not Jamaican but I do get why they feel slighted by the actor playing the Great Bob Marley, jamaican icon!
His dad may not have raised him but he definitely knew him. I was half kidding of course he doesn’t identify as British but this is Hollywood. If a non-Jamaican earns the part he earns the part, it happens every day. Does the studio want to sacrifice the acting for the accent? It’s a business.
Boss, the reason he is not a hero is a time and place thing. You see when I was growing up in Jamaica most adults, specifically the upper crust of Jamaica called him “that dutty Rastaman” and that upper crust now sucking on the Marley milk still have a hard time making that so called “Dutty Rastaman” a hero. Full stop.
This is the best and most heartfelt, funny, down to earth and honest review I have watched about the biopic. The opening made me laugh so much. You raise a number of thought provoking and pertinent points about it which most of the newspaper reviews failed to mention. I like the fact that you highlihgted the culture significance of it. In my opinion you have done a better job in addressing the successes and flaws in it. Thank you
Being up at 2am right now editing another video, with the alarm set to go off at 7:30am, it’s reading comments like this that keep me going. Very very much appreciated. THANK YOU.
i went to see the movie today expecting the worst based on the comments about the guy who played Bob. but i was silenced. Kingsley did a great job. He was on point in every way
My dad passed away two years ago at the age of 56. He looked up to bob Marley he would have loved to watch this movie. He himself was a musician dedicated to peace and love he had thousands of friends and followers he made a friend with every new face he met. He based half his life on this great man. I’m very excited to watch this movie I’ve always wanted to get his message out. This movie makes me feel good in a way.
Kingsley NAILED it!! Both him and Lashana were magic on screen. They did an incredible job. The movie was so well done. You couldn’t watch this movie and not feel something. Made me so proud to be a Caribbean woman. 💜
I'm a die hard fan, born in 85, grew up.in a poor neighborhood in Brazil, and Bob, his message and history is well known, appreciated and celebrated to this day. I'm happy with the casting, just hoping for a good time. I wish I was back home so I could go to watch it with my brothers ❤
That would be a real nice time at the movies for you and your bros.
not us both laughing and shaking our heads at the lauryn hill joke 😂
Lmao you feel me tho!
Who else remember being so angry that Flex played Michael jackson 😂
We don’t talk about that.
@@TaitsTake 😂😭
LMFAOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! YESSSS!!
I remember being a young teen when that came out, I’m 31 now and I’m still outraged bout it
Throw that whole movie away.
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Camp 1 Caribbean person here 😅 just seen it today ! And I loved the movie there was an authenticity with the production and dialogue - to me Kingsly did a great job, he had the vibz, the look, accent was pretty good ! ❤
Saw it and loved it as well!
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Haha thank you! Send me an email so I can connect you with the designer.
11:19 I absolutely agree! That was my main gripe with the film is that they didn’t really show his influence and delve deeper in the political stakes and why he was so important. They definitely needed another 20 mins at least.
Honestly I don’t have high hopes for this movie, I don’t think anything can top the “Marley” doc but will be supporting regardless. Awesome review ⭐️
I agree
I agree as well but my hopes are that the film kinda of gives a little more insight into things that were actually happening and being said during some of the critical moments in the documentary.
For example, the part when he got shot and leading up to the show. The doc tells us what was kinda going on and mentions the conversations being had during that time but getting to see those moments depicted in a scene and watching how it actually played out should be pretty initiating.. imo. 🤷🏾♂️
youre right, that would be dope to get more insight into those critical moments. im looking forward to the film either way 🦋@@lewiep.3953
Shout out to the actor that plays Bob Marley as a teenager he looks so much like him in the flashback !
Tait!!!! You did that!! From a Yardie. Mad respect!
BLESSSSSS, STAR!! Haha thank you!
Yeah Bob Marley was a movement in himself and is the face of reggae and Jamaica so I'm gonna need more than this movie to watch a biopic about him!
When talking about his legacy and influence, you also have to consider all of the incredible music and influence from his children and now grandchildren. Incredible.
There is actually a 4th Camp.
Those of us who grew up with his music and the evolution of it, and are aware of aspects of his journey and his beliefs. The movie, for what it was INTENDED to be was amazing.
It deliberately only looks at 2 years of his life, aside from occasional flashbacks. The family's intent was to show the human aspect of Bob mainly. We can research him as a superstar anywhere. However this movie exposes corners of his personal journey.
One such example is the fact is, he never replaced Rita because their connection. Though not perfect, their relationship ran deep. There is enough focus on his extramarital affairs and children out their for public consumption, but not enough about Rita and Bob's actual connection.
I truly loved the movie as a Caribbean person. I encourage everyone to give it a chance and enter into the experience appreciating what the actual intention of the film was.
This comment. 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m a Caribbean woman and I loved it. It was such a palpable experience to watch. I’m with you on the intent of the film - I think that’s what some people are really missing, and as such, the movie seemingly doesn’t land well for them. Understanding the intent behind the film paired with the execution - 10/10.
As a Jamaican, I cant wait to see this film!! People often forget that Jamaica is just a small island Caribbean (approx. 3 mil. population) because the country has had a HUGE global impact! Personally, I have no problem with a non Jamaican portraying Bob Marley as long as their intentions are good. I have heard interviews with Kingsley and it seems like he truly respected the legend of Bob Marley and took the time to get it right. The family was heavily involved in the production of the movie and they hand-picked him so if they don't have a problem, we shouldn't either. hopefully this movie does well so we can have more caribbean inspired films! Love the video! ❤💛💚
In other news... Where did you get your sweatshirt?
Thanks for this note!! And for the sweater love. My frat brother designed it. Send me an email if you’re interested :)
This weekend, I’ll be watching. Thanks for the review. 👏🏽
Thanks for watching!!
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Aw, you're so sweet. Thank you for responding. Yep, smiling again.@@TaitsTake
Keep smiling :) we need that Deb joy
I feel like this movie was more about the music and message than it was about bob, and how times are now Im kinda happy they did that.
The family definitely omitted some history from the movie to save face. Cindy Breakspeare (Damian’s mom) is now a proud sidepiece. She has been making her presence known as the release date approaches & throwing shade at the Marley’s in recent interviews. The nerve.
Loved the intro! Great accent lol 🇯🇲
Lol Cindy had a blink and you missed it cameo in the movie! Glad we got to see this one together!
Bob and Rita was not divorced but truth be told they both were in relationships with other people, Cindy was in a relationship with Bob while Rita was in a relationship and had 2 children that's not Bob's one of which Bob adopted
Forget her. She’s nobody. What about Peter Tosh and Bunny!
I've seen the film and my first thought is that it's full of references. But if you don't know Bob Marley well, then you might miss some important characters or things from his biography that are there. However sometimes not clearly mentioned! It's true that the young Bob Marley really looks like him. As for the rest, I'm not sure I recognize the Bob Marley I love. I saw the film in French, and I don't know if that detracts from his global impact. But in this case, I find that Tuff Gong's rough edge doesn't come through at all! They look like friendly hippies who smoke. Of course, they have the Rasta faith, but if you don't know anything about it, you're a bit lost when you see the film! My favorite scene is in London when Bob went to a Punk Concert and was placed in Police custody aftewards! What I did appreciate was the fact that the song lyrics were transcribed in French. For those who don't understand! I thought the scenes in Jamaica were pretty good, and I have no problems at all with the actors. I do regret, however, that even during the good scenes at the concerts scenes, there's Bob Marley's voice, but these are re-recordings for the film (except for the live version of No Woman No Cry in London, which is the original track).
There are some nice moments that would have deserved to be explored further! For example, Bob Marley at jet-set parties etc. The only time I thought I recognized Marley was when he's arguing with his wife Rita. There are also some anachrosinms slipped into the film which are chronologically wrong, but which happened in Bob Marley's life... I found the scene where the gunmen who shot Bob Marley comes to be absolved and forgiven by Bob Marley directly at his home ridiculous! And also when Bob rides a horse as a child with Selassie, it's just something you've seen over and over again in biopics like "Ray", with the childhood memories, etc.... I understand those who say it looks like a TV movie. But I was moved many times, and wanted to cry ... Not because of the film itself. But because I was thinking of Bob Marley ... Finally, I'm a musician, and the work involved in composing music seems just like simple a bit of fun between friends ... it doesn't really convey the impact of Bob and the Wailers, even if it's very well filmed! Secondly, I find the fact that so many scenes have been cut, especially those with Cindy Breakspeare, who lived next door to Bob in England .... It's a scandal!
czcams.com/video/DOV9hPavU6E/video.htmlfeature=shared I don’t understand why these songs aren’t in the movie?! It’s fire ! I'm no director, but this film is a little too happy for me. We understand the historical context etc.
But frankly, the figure of Bob and his colleagues is far more complex than the approximate 1 hour 45 minutes of the film. Finally, I'm white. And I think this is "a movie for white people (Don’t get me wrong, I’m just saying it’s made by Jamaicans, however as usual it’s a typical Hollywood movie "! Jamaicans, don't complain too much. Because there are plenty of Jamaicans in the film,and the film will benefit the island economically and culturally (at least I hope so) !
I enjoyed the movie I don’t know if you can feel it in my review … However, you got to know Bob Marley a lot! Otherwise, it’s not very coherent, and it looks like a basic biopic … As we don’t learn about Marley much as a person … I don’t understand why we see some scenes in the trailers and not in the movie! The editing is rushed and the story is too clean. (Just like in Bohemian Rhapsody) ….
Oliver Stone or Martin Scorsese were supposed to make the movie : Man, it could have been a masterpiece ! I don’t blame the family …. However you can clearly see their agenda …. Eventually the main actor seems so genuine when he talks about Marley, I’m sure he did his best ! I’m hoping for an extended version : The characters who are there doesn’t add value to Bob in the movie except for his wife and his children. Eventually, we don’t see his personal breakthrough. I enjoyed the movie I don’t know if you can feel it in my review … However, you got to know Bob Marley a lot, otherwise it’s not very coherent and looks like a basic biopic : as we don’t learn about him much as a person … I don’t understand why we see some scenes in the trailers and not in the movie! The editing is rushed and the story is too clean. (Just like in Bohemian Rhapsody) 😞
Oliver Stone or Martin Scorsese were supposed to make the movie : Man, it could have been a masterpiece ! I don’t blame the family …. However you can clearly see their agenda …. Eventually the main actor seems so genuine when he talks about Marley, I’m sure he did his best ! I’m hoping for an extended version : The characters who are there doesn’t add value to Bob in the movie except for wife and his children. Eventually, we don’t see his personal breakthrough.
I was happy to see it at the cinema. And I don't regret it. But I was constantly thiking what if this and that. What if Martin Scorcese was directing ? etc. But this is what it is. And now i'll try to watch it again in English when the Bluray 4K will be out or something. 🙂
Another interesting review here: www.markreviewsmovies.com/reviews/B/bobmarley-onelove.htm
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This is a great channel. U have a new sub.
I wasn’t planning on seeing this, unlike you I didn’t buy the actor as Bob but I’ll be open minded and give it a try. You are so good at this!
This is a very very nice comment. Thank you so much!!!
Im camp 1 - die hard Bob Marley fan. I was on vacation in Jamaica the first time I heard Bob Marley sing and I have been in love with Bob and his music ever since.
Absolutely love your take on it. Great point in bring up that Bob's father was indeed a British citizen. I absolutely love and look forward to your reviews!
Thank you, Neicey!!!
As a jamaican I agree with your take ,and yes it was too short and I'd have loved for them to deep dive into his life and upbringing in jamaica 🇯🇲
Great review! The history and jokes as always are top tier. Absolutely love your channel! ♥️
I heard also that the movie feels more like a rushed documentary than a biopic. Going to see it later today!
Thank you for leaving such a nice note!!
I agree with your views. This 100% should have been a limited series. In saying that, I did enjoy the movie. I found the first half to be rushed and the second half slowed down and was deeper so I liked the second half better. Kingsley and Lashawna were amazing and I hope they get the recognition they deserve. I hope it does well!
Totally feel this comment!
Bob Marley was a legend , I’m from the Caribbean grew up listening to Bob loves his music .
Kingsley did an amazing job. I saw it myself hence I can say this. A whole lot more could be included but it would be too long.
Respect to you Tait 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Bless 🙏
I wish they would’ve gone more into his childhood and built him more of an identity. Felt like we were just thrown into the mix and told to figure it out
Its cool introducing Bob to the new generations is enough. The rest will come in its own time.
One Love
It’s the flashback reggae dancing for me 😂😂😂
I was in the zone 🤭
Great review and channel, King! Shout out from Brooklyn!
Brooklyn massive!!!
Fantastic review, you made a lot of great points. I was/am hopeful for this movie. As someone from the Caribbean not Jamacia, and a superfan of Bob Marley I have to see it. However I can't believe how short the movie is oh well its a start maybe someone else will do an HBO special on Bobins. As for you. You look good man.
I appreciate you watching the review! Caribbean Massive!! Thank you thank you!
Tait, love your insights but loved, loved your humor, as in the form of side comments. As a member of group 2, having been on the fence in seeing it at the theatre, you've convinced me to see One Love in the theater. That opening chat with a friend is loved, loved: thank you much.
Bad News: I'm stuck in the hospital during Mardi Gras :(
Good news: I have Tait's Take to keep me entertained :)
Can't wait till you review Love is Blind!!! Much Love from Baton Rouge!💜💛💚
Awwww get well soon!! Video loading now just for you! Let us know when you’re free from the hospital :)
Big up my lord. Bless. Bob is a hero. Time for the bald heads to give Bob is crown
Respect!
That opening took me tf out 😂😂
We working hard out here lol
I would have given it 4 stars, but wholeheartedly agree that we needed more! Great comparison to all the other biopics. We LOVE a bohemian rhapsody and of course STAN Selena… both so perfectly done. I really enjoyed the movie and felt like damn, he was such a great human. Shame to see him go so soon! But what a life lived in a mere 36 years.
I knew you was coming for that extra star! Meh guh haffi watch again and see wha me see. 😏
Tupac, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston are the most influential artists of all time.
Should have been a netflix series, at least 10 episodes.
nerflix series look cheap. AMC or HBO
My wife knew Marley but didn’t understand the impact of his music and the individual. She loved it because it was positive. I disliked it because it was a Wikipedia movie and the actor didn’t actually sing. It is what it is 😂 the acting was great and Lashana Lynch… what an actress.
Nah lie, mi impressed by yuh patios.
Lmao weh deh ya! 🇯🇲🇯🇲
Patio (n) an area usually paved, adjoining a house. I love a good patio. Somebody fire up the BBQ!
Sorry. Couldn't resist :-)
I just kind of wondered into the movie with no expectation. The movie didn’t impress me but it did a good enough job informing me of the AMAZING soul that was Bob Marley. The movie needs to be seen by all because it is good enough to inform you about this important man.
I’m checking it out today. I’m in camp two, but I know a bit more than most. His father was a big deal in Jamaica. The Marley name now being known for the child he… wow! Bless up!
Hey queen!!!
My Mom loved Bob Marley. I might have to go see it for her. That was the soundtrack of my childhood. Bob and Tina Turner. But it is hard getting time to go see a Movie that is not a cartoon when you have kids
Gotta find a sitter!
Take em kids! Right? Or is it R rated?
@@mathieublake1670 no no not R rated. No cursing or nudity or anything
@TaitsTake In that case, the suggestion stands! Spread reggae to the next generation. :)
Likkle but we tallawah! The intro was so funny! The accent was not bad at all lol.
I have mixed feelings about the film. I haven't watched it just yet so I don't have a true opinion but I've heard that its a bit surface level - more about spreading the feel-good stuff and preserving his reputation rather than telling the raw story (good and bad).
This is just my opinion but Kingsley comes off as corny and not convincing. But I appreciate your review.
Top notch review! 👌🏾
Much appreciated!
Hi there! Now that I've seen your review, I will definitely go see it. I'm not a massive reggae fan, and I only listen to it when I'm on vacation in the Caribbean, so I guess I'm in the *I Don't Know Much So I Can Appreciate This Movie* camp. 😁
You must report back then when you see it!
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I loved the acting, I love Lashanda and Kinslee was great as well to me. I just struggled with the writing and storytelling but I agree with everything you said pertaining to supporting more Caribbean film and I still supported and happy I did
Great comment here! Thank you for that!!
Hey Tait, I love your review. It's fair and nuanced. I'll watch it on Tuesday and circle back. Love the "Tallawah" shirt; which part you get it from? :-)
Thank you!! My friend makes the shirts actually :) you can shoot me an email if you want more info on them.
That was the same reaction when Jlo played Selena but the movie was a success. I am Jamaican and I was initially mortified that the Actor was not Jamaican but I decided to put that behind me and support my Culture. The backup singers are Jamaican Lashana has Jamaican roots. I also understand they would want to hire Famous Actors to make it more marketable. Bob Marley has a lot of Caucasian fans and a lot o fans in Britain.
GREAT GREAT example with Selena here! I wish I mentioned that.
3:47 so funny you picked that clip of Brad Pitt and was an EP on this movie!!
Lol he sure was. Super random producer too.
As a fellow Jamaican you have a pretty good accent.
The irony of that Brad Pitt clip seeing he also was an EP on this film. Lol. Saw it last night and I did enjoy it. The music is undeniable. Interesting how much they glossed over his other women. Especially Damien’s mom bc she too was there as well. Nevertheless it was a cool watch
Once again Tait - this was a fantastic review , funny so funny when you broke out the pepper seed 😂😂😂😂
I think the movie could have been fuller - I don’t mind the fact that they spent time on the making of the film Exodus ( Time magazine named it the number 1 most important album of all time ) but I felt that the movie skimmed past two many things at time and I was like ooh slow down a bit - I appreciated the Rasta religion be shared but some folks left the theater not understanding that was Halle Salesi -
I am in camp 2 I know some Bob Marley facts but I didn’t know that Rita was shot that night - so I did learn something’s but should have been longer .
Ben Kingsley is a wonderful actor - he was great in one night in Miami - playing Malcolm X he made the role his own because DenZel is the Good standard
But my criticism of the film is that it needed to have some more depth
Some more needed to be explored .
I loved Rita costumes it made me want to look up Rasta women fashions on Pinterest and look at vintage looks .
I would recommend folks see it . But to be honest it could be streamed too
Keep the reviews coming through
Perhaps on your channel you can do a live review of movies with folks or tv shows because you are funny
Aiight peace
Dwl u crack mi up! U got a new subbie!
Hiiiii welcome!!!
Great commentary
Just to add he not only brought reggae global, but he did it as his true 'authentic self'. Not one loc loss🇯🇲
Thank you for a really fun review. You look to your right too often, where I suppose you have your notes. Put the notes somewhere closer to the camera. Incidentally, I am in the die-hard Bob fan group, and all we care about is that they play the original music. Otherwise, not worried about a thing.
Honestly I have zero notes over there. I think I just be looking off into the sunset for inspiration. I’ll have to try and reel it in 😩
Perfect review just as I was thinking about the different groups watching I am in the first group, also I attended the smile iJamaica
Concert…..
Whoa! That’s major. Big ups to you!!
I am still planning to see One Love for Kingsley and Lashana even though this is the second not so great review I have seen or read. But I was curious why you didn’t mention the latest Whitney Houston movie in your list of music biopics even if to only mention the length. I enjoyed that film despite mixed reviews, which is another reason I will give this one a chance
Yea good point about Whitney. I was just thinking of the movies that came to mind the fastest. Whitney is over 2 hours as well it seems.
New subbie, I thoroughly enjoyed your review, leaving to go see it now.
HIII NEW SUBBIE!!!
I’m camp 2. 🤣🤣
Great review. I also noticed a lot of Jamaican actors from the movie “Yardi” in One Love. 💯💯 🦁🦁
TALLAWAH!
I want the movie to do well so I’m gonna check it out, but I’m a fan of the man and I say the best way to get his story is watch the documentary from 10 yrs ago.
Tait you have Jamaican or Trini heritage ? Your accent was actually pretty good for a non Jamaican lol so mi very curious.
Okay just got to the part where you seem to claim Barbados. Nice 💃🏾
Haha thank you! I’m telling all my Jamaican friends you said it. I’m from the U.S. - first born and yes, family from Barbados. 🇧🇧🇺🇸❤️
Good, honest review. What Jamaican don't get about accents is that once the movie hits non-English countries, it will be dubbed...smh.
That’s a good point. Thanks for the note!
As someone who only knew the name Bob Marley I thought this movie was great, I walked out super impressed with both of the lead actors performances 9/10
super well told part of Rita and Bobs life. loved the thick real accents and resisting sub titles. super tasteful and loved it. I grew up in Belfast through the same years... so similar the gifts of the Empire have been to all former colonies..... also a former leukemia sufferer so felt it hard :) but I thought an excellent snap shot into as far as i is concerned one of the many messengers the Creator sends every now and then..... we are so thick us humans..... Jah will be pleased I reckon. Peace Out My Friends
Just watch the movie ending was a let down overall the actor did his thing sounded like bob marley no cap enjoyed the movie
I was so disappointed by this film that I saw yesterday in France. No soul, no transcendence. They just used Bob's name in vain to make a quick buck. Ziggy Marley has definitely no talent. They were supposed to be talking about a radical artist, a militant, a rebel, a genius... You don't see that in the film. We don't get into the complexity of the man he must have been, everything is smooth and doesn't have the accent of truth. And we certainly don't see how the CIA murdered Bob by offering him poisoned sneakers! The trailer has more emotion than the whole movie! They mustn't get away with taking the public for fools and believing they can make money so easily. They're hiding the whole truth about Bob!
It’s a two hour film. They can’t fit everything
@@mstyah It’s not even a 2h film. That's because 1h30 was enough to finish the job, i.e. to kill the myth and the anti-system message after having physically killed Bob. Everything he really stood for has been diluted in this insipid stuff produced by Jewlywood.Babylon finally got rid of this troublesome man. His family, and Ziggy in particular, are sellouts.
Even if it was 4 hours they wouldn’t have disclosed his real way of dying . We know that
I wish the movie was 3 hours long but even that isn’t enough time. One love.
This was the first time watching your channel, and I have to say I fuljoy it (no enjoy around here lol) for the most parts. Listening to you was very interesting indeed. Clearly you did ur research that you communicated very well. I also agreed with a lot. The one issue I had is you constantly looking to your right. Dat really trow mi off king. However, I will def view again to see some more. “Yu have a vibes!”.
Watch the movie twice. The actors did very well . Oscar nomination worthy! Good review but would have given it 4 stars! That accent though, you could have played Bob 😁 Bob was and is the GOAT! He needs to be a hero. We definatelynedd more main stream Caribbean stories
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Respect!!!
As a Jamaican I am always concerned when a non Jamaican gets the role to play a role of a Jamaican. However, if the actor is able to research and understand the culture and the accent cause I am still mad at taye diggs in Stella finds her groove movie lol. But from what I heard Kingsley did good. Plus the family was involved so gotta trust them to tell their story lol
Clicked like for the Meet Joe Black clip alone 😂 but loved the movie and lol’ed at this review
Haha thank you!!! What a time that was.
Love your honesty happy first week the movie did well in Canada.
Sore the movie yesterday I'm in London I loved the film but I think the film should of been longer, I got into reggae as fan of punk band the clash and there songs that were reggae sounding that is how I got into reggae what I am trying to say is that I love Bob's music and that of Peter Tosh but would like to know more about them and other reggae singers
I saw the trailer & was cringing hard😵😒then I heard the family was involved in the movie..thats even worse..they should have made a documentary..
Agreed he did a great job in the lead and with the accent, however, i did google while watching the movie because i felt like the lead was not Jamaican. Cant lie, i struggled with that as i continued to watch (and the locks wig, but i know im nit picking and i struggle to watch anything based on true life). Overall, the accents were good. I feel im in group 2 of your one love audience classification too, however i did struggle to get over him not being Jamaican. I was happy he was at least carribean.
Disagree his accent was better than tge actress playing Rita. Nice to learn her parents are Jamaican, so makes sense.
I agree they downplayed the complexity of their real life love story...Finally, yure Jamaican accent is on point❤💚💛
Thank you this comment too! All valid points you made here. I think I need to watch the movie again.
Also his mom was 16 when she met his dad and he was in his 60s… his Aunt Amy mentions it in the documentary.
Rasheed , they didn't "meet". she was a chile . even back then it would have been terribly creepy . He basically SAe'd her.
The Zimbabwe trip and concert, monumental
Just saw it last night and I LOVED 👏 IT 👏 But I’m also the person who watches videos at 1.5 its speed bc I think the person is talking too slowly 😂😑 so I didn’t mind the speed of the story 😃 But in the end I definitely felt like I wanted more… especially the explanations of the Rastafarian faith! (That “I and I” revelation 🤯 way more profound significance than I could have ever imagined!) And didn’t want to leave the theater when it ended bc I was lost in the nostalgia of Bob songs… my mom used to sing “Three Little Birds” while making cornmeal porridge for me for breakfast on the weekends 🥰 My Dad used to sing “I Shot the Sherif” and as a little girl I would ask him “who’s the deputy and why didn’t we shoot him?” 😂Thanks for the review! New subscriber 🇯🇲❤
The stage play was so amazing ❤
Can you please review Mea Culpa? I am dying to hear your take on it.
Lmaoooo uh oh!
Bob Marley’s British dad never raised him. He didnt even know the guy and a lot of people didnt even know he was biracial. Bob Marley was as Jamaican as they come. So what you are saying holds no weight. I am not Jamaican but I do get why they feel slighted by the actor playing the Great Bob Marley, jamaican icon!
His dad may not have raised him but he definitely knew him. I was half kidding of course he doesn’t identify as British but this is Hollywood. If a non-Jamaican earns the part he earns the part, it happens every day. Does the studio want to sacrifice the acting for the accent? It’s a business.
9:03 ok, but what’s the song Tait was listening to growing up? So fire
Cool running, yup
I thought so 😞
I’m an old lady but I like you 👍🏽 yuh full ah vibes ✌🏾
Tanks, Queen!!!
One part you get wrong was that only Jamaica knew reggae before it became worldwide. It was Caribbean wide, not just Jamaica
You are 100% correct of course.
Grear review, and on point!
THANK YOU
Great review and I agree Kingsley was too tall and didn’t really look like Marley in the face either
Love that Tallawah shirt, im definitely gonna watch this movie, i hope the will release a directors cut.
Boss, the reason he is not a hero is a time and place thing. You see when I was growing up in Jamaica most adults, specifically the upper crust of Jamaica called him “that dutty Rastaman” and that upper crust now sucking on the Marley milk still have a hard time making that so called “Dutty Rastaman” a hero. Full stop.
Can you spoil a Biopic?
It’s a question I asked myself.
As a Jamaican 🇯🇲 I have so much expectations for this movie. After I watch it I’m gonna watch this review FYI commenting while this video is muted 😊