Marley (2012)
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95% of critics liked it
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91% of users liked it
(25,389 ratings)
Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Marley is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support… More Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. Marley is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best. -- (C) Official Site
- Directed By
- Kevin Macdonald
- Genres
- Documentary, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest
- In Theaters
- Apr 20, 2012 Limited
- Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
Marley is highly watchable, finely crafted legacy preservation - and it's either a white-washed sham or awesomely shaded.
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Peter Howell, Toronto Star
It wants to show us the man behind the famous dreads, beatific smile and durable songs of love, hope and longing. In this task it succeeds admirably.
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Scott Bowles, USA Today
Sprinkled with riffs, concert footage and home videos, the family-authorized documentary does what the artist usually did: When in doubt, return to the beat.
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Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader
Macdonald supplies some interesting and novel details about the musician's life and art, though the movie's narrative arc and documentary methods are totally predictable.
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Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Bob Marley wrote the same song about 8,000 times, and the documentary "Marley" makes sure to include each version.
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