Fans of Bob Marley and reggae music will enjoy this standard biography film. The story takes place primarily in the 1970's but intersperses flashbacks throughout to show Mr. Marley in various stages of his young life.
We follow his start as a poor child in "Trenchtown" Jamaica leading to his first break with the group, "The Wailing Wailers", which eventually leads to Chris Blackwell and a contract with Island Records. We also see how the unrest and violence in Jamaica force him into leaving the country he loves for a five year exile.
It's a good film, filled with great music, but what really drives it home is the terrific performance of Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley. He may be better looking than the actual Mr. Marley but he captures all the charisma and soul of the man perfectly, as well as the musical ability to pull off the role.
The film co-stars Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley, James Norton as Chris Blackwell, Tosin Cole as Tyrone Downie, Anthony Welsh as Don Taylor, Aston Barrett Jr. as Aton "Family Man" Barrett, and Michael Gandolfini as Howard Bloom.
It's message of love and peace could not be more timely.
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