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It is not only a funny movie, but it allows a great amount of joy for anyone who watches it.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

I was 15 when Bob died and had heard several of his songs like most people but I never really listened to him...Nor did I know anything about him. This documentary changed all of that and I happily listen to his really groovy music often. What a great musician! Despite his flaws, what a great man! How did I miss this guy? He got little attention in the Southeast I suppose because he is the wrong color for a lot of people around here...(sigh) The documentary starts kind of slow but it picks up speed quickly and fills you in on a lot of fascinating info on Jamaincan culture and the young Marley climbing out of abject poverty and achieving an exceptional level of greatness. At the end I found myself (and still do days later) dealing with a sense of loss not only because of his death at 36 over 30 years ago but because I never knew the guy and I find that I really like what he was doing and what the doc and his music have told me about him.I'm very happy I watched this documentary and do recommend it to everyone.

This comprehensive documentary tells us about sign reggae artist Bob Marley and traces his life, paying great attention to detail. Through interviews with family, friends and colleagues, view gives us pleasure, talking about the musician, as well as the beliefs and attitudes.As a teenager, Bob moved from the countryside to the slums of Trenchtown. In 1960, his group The Wailers has found success in Jamaica. Then, in 1972, the founder of Island Records Blackwell started promoting The Wailers as a rebellious project, which led the group to international celebrity. Over the next decade, life was full of Marley world tours, and changes in the composition of new hits.Directed MacDonald tells this story in a casual, almost Caribbean pace, showing the chronological development of events, using interviews, photographs, archival videos, concerts, and early recordings. Bob Marley himself contributes to the narrative, thanks to interviews he gave throughout his career. On the way we come to understand his deeply held beliefs and bright Rastafarian experiencing violence, politically motivated attack on his home in Kingston.We also know the truth of his personal life stories. Bob has 11 children by seven women, but in fact he was quite a shy person: women pursued him, not vice versa. Rita Marley has remained faithful to his wife, having passed through it. Along with giving us a deep look at his personality and attitude, the film helps us understand why Bob is seen as a messianic figure in the Caribbean and African culture. McDonald also pays attention to showing us exactly what makes an infectious reggae music.This film - a fascinating and exciting, despite its thoroughness and detail. It contains so many amazing shots that we can hardly accept instantly. Story is presented with the mind and personality, and prophetic zeal Marley captivates the viewer. If the movie is something missing, it is the music: famous songs are, but only in certain portions. Perhaps it would be nice to see a new one, this time the concert film.Be sure to watch all those interested in work of the great Bob Marley and reggae music lovers of sun.

A much expected documentary about the iconic legendary Bob Marley, which takes us from his childhood straight to his death from cancer, during which we are teased with tidbits of facts from throughout his life, some of which seem pointless and without really expanding on Marley, the icon, the person.Being fresh from watching the immense work of art and ultimate tribute to Bob Marley which is the vastly superior "The Land of Look Behind" Kevin MacDonald's documentary apparently lacked the heart, being less of a tribute and you could almost feel that this is a laboured project done without much real interest. Strictly biographical it does attempt to pull on emotional threads to get the audience properly attuned, but rarely is this honest. Another point of contention is steering away from the more political aspects of his music (the song "Buffalo Soldiers" isn't even mentioned) and skin-deep portrayal of rastafarianizm and Marley's role in it. An additional issue is the presentation of reggae as something 'discovered' by Bob Marley.That said the movie is entirely watchable and enjoyable for the long runtime of 140 min., mainly due to the music, which goes without saying is brilliant. The best scenes however are during the end credits, when the true meaning of the Marley icon is presented. Nonetheless even then is does not even get anywhere near the accomplishment of the mentioned "Land of Look Behind"

20 years after the release of "Time Will Tell", I was expecting something more, and maybe better, but this film was a real letdown. Other than a few personal anecdotes, most notably from Bob's half-sister and cousin, there is nothing new here that we haven't heard before. Also, the editing of live concert footage was rather insulting. The director would splice audience shots from different concerts, which I found very annoying and dishonest. Stylistically, the documentary lacked the allure that really good documentaries have, like "The Two Escobars", or "The Fog of War"... This was more of a meat and potatoes effort.This was a movie produced by the Marley's, and is clearly just another money grab by them. If you haven't seen "Time Will Tell", go watch it, it's much better. But better yet, if you love Bob Marley and the Wailers, and really want good info, read the book "Catch a Fire", by Timothy White, it's fantastic.