Rockers (1979)

i must have seen a different film!!

Fantastic!

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

I have to write this review because this movie has got so many praises and good reviews here.I like to listen some reggae but I'm not particulary interested in Jamaican culture or rastafari things so I started watching the film from a very neutral point of view.Right away it feels like the director has some kind of crush on Jamaican culture and reggae and he is trying to pass on this new found love to his audience. But when you analyze this movie from critical point of view the acting isn't too great(terrible), the dialogue is boring, the camera work and directing is very very basic and the plot seems just to be there only so it can be called movie instead a this random mixture of music video and culture documentary In one word it feels FAKE. I think it would have much better impact if the director would have just filmed real life, random events and let the people be themselves without any acting..I couldn't even finish watching this because it just didn't suck me in at any point and that's why I'm not gonna give a rating to it either,

As others have mentioned, this isn't a "story-telling" movie. The thin plot concerns Leroy "Horsemouth" Wallace's purchase and loss of a motorbike, but the real value of this movie is as a snapshot of real life in Jamaica, outside of the tourist resorts. Most of the movie takes place in an urban setting (presumably Kingston, although part of the movie seems to take place in Ocho Rios) and this is really one of the closest looks you're ever going to get at the life of Jamaica's poor, working class musicians without going to Kingston in person. The musical performances are top-notch (especially a stunning a capella rendition of "Jah No Dead" by Burning Spear) and Horsemouth actually makes a pretty good actor, filled with righteous indignation as he goes after the "Mafia boy" who "t'ief" his bike. A must-see for any fan of Jamaican music or admirer or Jamaican culture.

Incredible film! I watch this movie everyday after work. My favorite part is when Dirty Harry took over the DJ Booth with "Queen Majesty". "Money Worries" by The Maytones and "Natty Take Over" by Justin Hinds are my favorites for the underscore. The DVD is best for its quality on the soundtrack.

The "must" for every "Rastamann".It shows the original Jamaikan! it is funny, how they get the charakters together. When you watch Leroy stilling back his motorbike - faboulus! And Jakob "Killer" Miller,sorry that he die already,a great player.I live for 3 Years in Trinidad/Tobago and I can tell you, real hatty movie.