Bob Marley: One Love

This movie was fantastic. As a fan of reggae and biopics, there is no shock hearing me say that. This film, however, is a beautiful example of why I love biopics in particular. For people who don’t listen to reggae, it is understandable for them to meet the expectation of not knowing the the rich historical culture behind reggae music. There is a percentage of people, however, who do enjoy reggae, but know nothing of what the music represents or speaks to. Movies like this are important.

For one, EVERYONE knows Bob Marley. There is definitely a target demographic, but that man is no stranger to any dinner table conversation. Bob Marley: One Love is made by his family and supported through people who wanted to tell Bob’s story. The trailer really does not reveal a lot, either. It tells you all you need to know. You are going to learn the story of Bob Marley and how he became the legend he is. Outside of the brilliant performance, this film was pretty standard in conception. As usual, I don’t find a lot to be upset about when I am enjoying film in the space it is meant to be taken in. This theater was moved, though. The energy shifted watching this man face complexities and continue to choose peace through hardship. No one is perfect and people make mistakes, but you see Bob’s connection to the message and how he only means to spread love. You seem his complex relationship with himself, his parents— discover the his real relationship with Jah. Embrace religion and community when he didn’t feel he had it and defended it when people would try to take it away from him. Love. It’s about love for all things.

Ratings: 9.2/10

I think I am just gonna be more general with these. I mean, Nicole Kidman is right. AMC makes movies better.