How Deep is "Bob Marley: One Love"? Not Nearly Deep Enough
Bob Marley biopic offers intoxicating music and an engaging lead performance, but ultimately just skims the surface of the legendary artist's life and work.
BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE
107 minutes; PG-13
Critic’s Grade: B-
Where to watch: In theaters
Like others of my age and, maybe, musical inclinations and interests — including jazz, blues, rock, soul and world music — I was absolutely predisposed to give my heart to “Bob Marley: One Love,” a movie about one of my longtime artistic heroes.
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