Jamaican Sensation ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ hits over 19M globally on Valentine’s Day

Jamaica's iconic and highly anticipated ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ broke all major box office records on the first day of its release on Thursday. The film’s Valentine’s Day release has become a sensation worldwide after hitting a box office record of over 19 million globally and securing over 14 million in the United States alone.

‘Bob Marley’s One Love’ is an American Biographical and Drama film, which revolves around the life of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley. The Movie urges one to reflect on the era of Marley's singing in Jamaica from 1976 to 1978.

It is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and features British actor, Kingsley Ben-Adir, as the iconic singer.

The Movie is based on explorations and struggles on how Bob Marley and his famous Reggae Band sought to unite a divided country during the Cold War (Between the United States and the Soviet Union). It also highlights the political turmoil in Jamaica during the period from 1976 to 1978.

Meanwhile, the movie’s success is a warm welcome and a celebration of the life of the late reggae singer. Despite facing some difficulties in the production and shooting stages, it has stood up amongst the one’s greatest movies of all time, having compelling storytelling and scripting.

Besides, featuring Kingsley Ben Adir, a talented British actor known for his remarkable performances in various roles, the film also has Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Umi Myers, and Anthony Welsh.

These young talented artists have played a huge role in its success and worked to propel it the new heights.

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Further, breaking all major records at the box office marks a significant success for this biopic and a matter of praise among the fans and the American Industry. This monumental success has showcased the reggae singer’s legacy across borders and nations worldwide.

Meanwhile, the news has kept social media filled with numerous reactions. The users have made mixed reactions to its first release, with some saying the movie is not up to par.

A user expressed his disappointment with the casting and said “Haven't seen it yet but they could have done better with the casting, the dude looks nothing like Bob”.

“Bob Marley films are bad. That’s it. Nothing else to it. One Love is formulaic as hell,” another user said. While another user, Matthew Zavla said, “Enough with these trash Biopics just let these Famous people rest in peace.”

Meanwhile, some users expressed their zeal and enthusiasm for the movie. “I got to see this movie, Marley is the one of a legend,” a user named Wesley Carlos commented.