Bob Marley One Love Spoiler Review-$93 Million Later

I enjoyed Bob Marley's One Love, a 2024 biopic based on the legendary musician's life. The highlights for me were Kingsley Ben-Adir's and Lashana Lynch's performances as Bob and Rita Marley. Ben-Adir oozed charisma in playing Bob, and Ms. Lynch made me feel their deep relationship bond.

The film is a musical in a way, as several of Bob's classic songs were performed. One Love also weaves the stories and motivations for classic songs, such as 'Three Little Birds,' with Mr. Marley putting it together in the backyard of his home in Kingston.

Video version of my review.

I hummed 'Exodus' days after watching the movie. This beautifully shot movie details several critical moments in the singer's life, such as an assassination attempt, his extended stay in the UK, and his first concert back in Jamaica, where he had warring political figures make peace on stage.

The movie's budget was $70 million, and I assume it cost another $70 million to market($140 million). As of this writing (early April 2024), the worldwide box office for the film is a little under $176 million, so this film is profitable and has yet to go digital or video rental.

I would group Bob Marley's One Love with other personal favorite films(in the same style), such as Elvis, Walk The Line, Ray, Rocketman, and Bohemian Rhapsody.

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