Rockers - 25th Anniversary Edition
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Actor: Burning Spear, Errol Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Manley Buchanan, Peter ToshBrand: ROCKERS-25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.78:1
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-21
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Mvd Visual
Movie Reviews of Rockers - 25th Anniversary Edition
Movie Review: An Absolute Joy To Watch!
Summary: 5 Stars
'Rockers' single handedly converted me into being a fan of Jamaican roots rock reggae!
Each actor, or should I say professional musical artist who blesses the screen in 'Rockers', is a legend in their own right and a true pioneer of reggae (see all the legendary names in the other reviews here). It is such a colorful representation of the whole music scene from the gorgeous music to the stunning visuals that unfold through out. There is also lots of grit, dirt and unpleasantness which makes 'Rockers' feel almost like a documentary, albeit it's comical, slapstick qualities that the musicians/actors bring to the loose story.
This film feels so impromptu and organic, it grabs this amazing, original and fruitful era in reggaes history then displays all the wonders and harsh realities of the life of the musician within the Kingston scene. 'Rockers' also lightly brushes on the life of the Rastafari and the influence of this belief system has on the many musicians who grace the screen.
A monumental part of the magic of this film is it's immortal soundtrack which really is a fundamental presentation of the best roots reggae artists in the business of the time. There is virtually no scene in the film that doesn't have music setting the mood. The soundtrack beautifully showcases the many different styles, sounds and faces of this genre and is one of the best starting points to draw from for anyone wanting to get a broad spectrum of Jamaican reggae.
I have watched this film at least a half dozen times and see something new each time. 'Rockers' is a classic film capturing an almost historical account of Jamaican roots rock reggae, supported by natural and humorous performances that leaves the viewer drench in the mood, music, sounds and sights of this fascinating Caribbean island. Only the uptight and soulless won't takes something special from this film.
Enjoy!
Summary of Rockers - 25th Anniversary Edition
When local gangsters try to stop the budding career of a struggling reggae musician turned record distributor, fellow musicians band together to thwart their criminal plans.No Track Information Available
Media Type: DVD
Artist: ROCKERS-25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Title: ROCKERS-25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Street Release Date: 06/21/2005
Genre: REGGAE COLLECTIONS
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