Bob Marley: One Love Biopic Starring Kingsley Ben-Adir & Lashana Lynch (Discussion Thread)

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I'll write a review later (movie didn't start till 7:30pm and I'm tired) but it was ok. If I was to sum it up, alot great music but everything else was cut short. It really only focused on 2 years of his life.
 

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Minor spoilers ahead. If you don't want know anything, don't read. I'm discussing the movie. Again, you have been warned.

Positive: Alot great cinematography. Camera angles, scenary (sp?).
Acting. Nobody really bad. The dude who plays Bob/Skip has good energy, smile (:dame: ), just has alot rizz ⏯️ . His wife is was ok. She thikk though. Her and Bob chemistry was ok.

Summary: Movie mainly revolves around 2 years of his life. They look very briefly at his childhood. But mainly it's about a pivotal time in Jamaica. Then how he blew up as a worldwide artist. And the making of his most important album. The best part to me is the music. Not a reggae fan it was really enjoyable vibing to his music. I knew some of the songs but I'm not a fan. Then some parts about his wife, his health, rule #4080 and the record biz.

Negative: I mean you get to know him somewhat but like I said this mainly about his music. He's a flawed individual but they don't focus on it as much. Yes, he had thots but they focused on that in a artistic way. Instead of showing him sleeping with a bunch of women. They try to cram a lot in 1h 47 min.

Accents- Some seemed authentic but most you can tell it's an American with a fake Jamaican accent

Bottom line: This ain't nothing to go rush to see. It's through Paramount so if you wanna be patient and wait on there, you'll be fine. It's not a bad movie but it's not great either. I just mainly like the music and cinematography.
 

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lol is jamaican
if you ain't born and raised in yard you ain't fully jamaican. A nikka named tosin? thats nigerian

my nikka raheem sterling is jamaican but these other uk brehs? Nah


I agree with you on this. If there was a Biopic on Chinua Achebe and the actor wasn't Igbo, I would feel some type of way about it
 

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Lashana Lynch tackles dream role as Rita Marley in "Bob Marley: One Love"​


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Feb 13, 2024
Celebrated for her dynamic performances, Lashana Lynch is set to portray Rita Marley in the eagerly awaited biopic "Bob Marley: One Love," produced by Paramount Pictures. This role promises to deliver a compelling portrayal of the music legend's life and legacy



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.will post my thoughts about the film clip from this segment later
 

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Just made it to my viewing of the movie (7:20pm est) I LITERALLY slid in here, I came in here with a big azz box of jerk chicken and cookies, security didn't check my ticket or what I brought in with me.
(To be fair it's a mall theater, they're okay if you bring in food here at this theater)

Movie hasn't started yet, but it's a nice handful of people here, we got some cacs sprinkled in here.
I'll check back after the movie.
 

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Minor spoilers ahead. If you don't want know anything, don't read. I'm discussing the movie. Again, you have been warned.

Positive: Alot great cinematography. Camera angles, scenary (sp?).
Acting. Nobody really bad. The dude who plays Bob/Skip has good energy, smile (:dame: ), just has alot rizz ⏯️ . His wife is was ok. She thikk though. Her and Bob chemistry was ok.

Summary: Movie mainly revolves around 2 years of his life. They look very briefly at his childhood. But mainly it's about a pivotal time in Jamaica. Then how he blew up as a worldwide artist. And the making of his most important album. The best part to me is the music. Not a reggae fan it was really enjoyable vibing to his music. I knew some of the songs but I'm not a fan. Then some parts about his wife, his health, rule #4080 and the record biz.

Negative: I mean you get to know him somewhat but like I said this mainly about his music. He's a flawed individual but they don't focus on it as much. Yes, he had thots but they focused on that in a artistic way. Instead of showing him sleeping with a bunch of women. They try to cram a lot in 1h 47 min.

Accents- Some seemed authentic but most you can tell it's an American with a fake Jamaican accent

Bottom line: This ain't nothing to go rush to see. It's through Paramount so if you wanna be patient and wait on there, you'll be fine. It's not a bad movie but it's not great either. I just mainly like the music and cinematography.
I thought Lashana and dude playing Bob were English?
 
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