This movie is like if you and your friends were smoking, and you asked your buddy who is pretty well versed about Bob Marley to fill you in. He can't quite remember everything, it might not be in chronological order, and some of the more interesting parts get skimmed over. Example, most people know what Rastafarians are, but the movie only makes passing mention of the persecution that the Rastafari were under, and still are. Most people would assume it's the prevailing belief in Jamaica, rather than a political statement as well as belief system.
I will say the ending felt a bit rushed. And I hoped to see more scenes about Bob's early life in Jamaica and the real beginning of the Wailers, such as when they practiced in the cemetery, How Bob, Peter & Bunny first formed the band. Feels like some parts of his life were left out. I was actually waiting to see the One Love Peace concert they were building up to. Was a little disappointed when it abruptly ended on such a defining moment in his career. Like, how can you get all the way to the end and not show any of the final concert, or him finally making it to Africa? I thought I was being trolled.
Overall, it's a great movie to watch if you want to get a basic understanding of who Bob was and what he stood for. For many people who are not familiar with Rastafari, I think it will make them interested in learning more about the message of Rasta. A lot of people don't understand Rasta and what it represents, who Emperor Haile Selassie is, and what the movement stands for. I think it will help people understand that Rastafari is not just Bob Marley, locs, smoking weed, & Reggae music. Or at least the movie will make people more curious to learn.
I will say the ending felt a bit rushed. And I hoped to see more scenes about Bob's early life in Jamaica and the real beginning of the Wailers, such as when they practiced in the cemetery, How Bob, Peter & Bunny first formed the band. Feels like some parts of his life were left out. I was actually waiting to see the One Love Peace concert they were building up to. Was a little disappointed when it abruptly ended on such a defining moment in his career. Like, how can you get all the way to the end and not show any of the final concert, or him finally making it to Africa? I thought I was being trolled.
Overall, it's a great movie to watch if you want to get a basic understanding of who Bob was and what he stood for. For many people who are not familiar with Rastafari, I think it will make them interested in learning more about the message of Rasta. A lot of people don't understand Rasta and what it represents, who Emperor Haile Selassie is, and what the movement stands for. I think it will help people understand that Rastafari is not just Bob Marley, locs, smoking weed, & Reggae music. Or at least the movie will make people more curious to learn.