Filipe Ferraz Coutinho
3May12
nothing says 'good doc' like objectivity!
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Adam Eisentrout
3Oct12
If you really love Marley then look no further than this doc. Both cements the concert and bio stuff quite nicely. I wasn't a crazy fan of Marley previously and this doc didn't convince me otherwise but Marley is a genuinely nice guy. Again, this material can only go so far.
Endless Eye
24Sep12
It's a fascinating endeavor to try to humanize a cultural icon that is larger than life and since Kevin MacDonald seems to be on fire in the documentary world recently (Executive Producing the recently enthralling "Senna"), he was a solid candidate for a docu all about Marley. Although we're left wanting to know much more about who this man was, it's still an entirely satisfying film that leaves the mind reeling.
Cassandra Niki S
18Sep12
Bob Marley's charm and influence - definitely a story worth telling. This film is wonderfully revealing, heartwarming and moving. I enjoyed every bit of it.
BrianFromConcentrate
15Sep12
I've never been a fan of reggae or Marley's music, but after watching this documentary you can't help but have respect and admiration for the man and his tunes. I'm a big fan of Kevin Macdonald and I think he did this one right. Watch it on Netflix now.
Sean
3Sep12
This film just totally made me admire Bob Marley ten times more than I did previously. An informative look at the man's life, I learned so much about the human being rather than the musician. It's 2 hour running time goes so fast, you get so engrossed from the stories being told that you don't even notice the time going by. Loved this doc very much.
msmichel
21Aug12
Macdonald's 2 1/2 hour examination of Bob Marley even at double the length would still only scratch the surface of his legacy. Mind you this heartfelt, emotional and informative docu certainly whets the appetite for more information. Some great stories, amazing live footage and warm rememberances still don't seem to fully capture the man. One can only marvel at what this man accomplished in his 36 short years.
Max the Movie Kid
25Apr12
We don't need to know any rubbish about Justin Bieber or Katy Perry. The life story we all care about is that of Bob.
SeventiesSinema
24Apr12
Wow, I am always surprised at how many movies are missing from Mubi. They list this generic talking heads doc, but do not have a listing for Heartland Reggae, the masterpiece about the Jamaican Woodstock featuring the most exciting and inspiring footage of Marley ever recorded!
Molière
24Apr12
I felt the film did portray his negative side by touching on the subjects of his numerous accounts of infidelity, his lethargic parenting skills and his stubborn denial of his mortality. However, most of the film was on a positive note, but that's understandable due to his positive impact on the world that's going to carry on for more generations to come.
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Kyle Lewis
21Apr12
Kevin Macdonald delivers the definitive documentary on Bob Marley and his legacy(on 4/20 no less). Some critics say the film elevates Marley to the point that he is Christ-like, glossing over his negative qualities. I found the film to be balanced enough with commentary from his family that gave us an idea what life was like living with Marley. It would have been hard for the film not be so positive on such an icon.
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