Movie Review – Bob Marley: One Love

This movie offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of the iconic reggae legend Bob Marley. I’m a casual fan – meaning I like his music but I rarely remember to look his music up in my leisure time – so it was nice to know a little more about where he gets his spirit through this movie.

The movie succeeds in capturing the essence of Bob Marley’s philosophy, emphasizing unity and understanding among people. The powerful music becomes the backbone of the film, effectively conveying his messages of social justice, peace, love, and freedom. The soundtrack, featuring Marley’s classic hits, enhances the viewing experience and immerses the audience in the world of his soul-stirring melodies.

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However, the film faces some challenges, particularly in its execution. The conversations were hard to follow without subtitles, making it hard to grasp the depth of the conversations fully. The narrative seems choppy at t imes, making the stories challenging to follow and feeling invested in the stories and characters.

Despite these shortcomings, I will give credit to the message it sends and the spirit of Bob Marley. It successfully delivers a positive and uplifting message, highlighting Marley’s enduring impact on the world through his music and advocacy for peace. For casual fans, it offers a taste of Marley’s life and philosophy, but subtitles might be a welcome addition for a smoother viewing experience.

Grade: C+

About The Peetimes: I will be honest, it’s hard to do Peetimes for this movie. It’s a bit choppy, and the conversations are hard to follow. I managed to find two Peetimes. I hope that’s sufficient for the fans.

There are extra scenes during, or after, the end credits of Bob Marley: One Love.

Plot
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

Vera Tsien

Vera Tsien/Gardner.
Software engineer, Sci-fi lover, Global Citizen born and raised in Southeast China. She stood still when the earth rotates and now she’s in Southeast America. 🙂

She does most of the movie Peetimes with Dan and very rarely writes blogs. If you are seeing this bio, that means you have sought her out.