Countryman

An interesting movie. It's about a Jamaican Mon Tarzan saving foreigners.

It's not your usual movie. It has a unique feel and production. It was a good watch.

Verdict: a good 80s movie mon.

COUNTRYMAN has unusually good action, adventure, and Jamaican magic that sets itself aside our standard American form of entertainment. Originality is the key point of this flick. The reggae soundtrack that includes Bob Marley & The Wailers is well done for a rarity. The bad thing wrong with the movie is the speech. While a few may understand the dialogue that is spoken, many will have a rough time following along. Still, this is an overlooked cult classic that should get another chance at a video release.

The "plot outline" above is not correct... Countryman finds a young woman AND her boyfriend after their plane crashes in the countryside. the plane was flown by the boyfriend who happens to be a CIA agent and is smuggling guns, not marijuana.

This movie is more about the music and magic of Jamaica and Rastafari than it is about great plot lines and tricky movie-making. The movie makers actually wrapped the movie around the music and the mysticism and naturalism of Rasta. The actors are mostly locals who were put to work based on their looks, particularly Countryman who the plot was built around (whose real name is not Countryman, but since the making of the movie has become known as Countryman.) A great movie, albeit a little campy.

GREAT music, satisfying plot; a couple violent scenes make it iffy around kids.

A classic Jamaican film. Contains one of the best Reggae soundtracks ever. Artists like Bob Marley support the soul of the film.

Viewed at the 2008 Jamaican Film Festival in Kingston it was received with a standing ovation. Seeing it now revealed fresh insights. It played like a new film. A little put off by unfortunate post production dubbing from Jamacian patois in the print viewed. Story is driven by sheer energy. The actor, Countryman, is the real deal and he holds magical interest when on screen. We understand that a sequel is in the works. This film is a must see for lovers of Jamaica and it's music. Hat's off to its creator, Dickie Jobson.