"MIGRATION" is surprisingly ACCURATE about JAMAICA! Fiction vs Reality. 

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Hollywood never give us an authentic Jamaican accent

As usual, the Ukrainian girl impressed me with her extensive and authentic knowledge of Jamaica. Thanks Miss Irene, you a de bes’.

The accent is a stereotypical Caribbean accent from an American perspective.

It shows on Irie's face how much she adores Jamaica, One love sis.

Never heard about this film, but I'll definitely check it out. Re fake Jamaican accents, on one of my visits back home to Jamaica years ago I had the good fortune to meet a famous radio personality. We got to talking and he told me about an experience he had while living in the US. He found an ad in the newspaper one day looking for Jamaican speakers for a radio commercial. Well, he thought to himself, he's an experienced radio personality from Jamaica so he should be the perfect candidate for the job. He applied and they invited him in for an audition. They gave him a text to read with a Jamaican accent and so he read it in his best radio voice. He then noticed that they didn't seem happy with the results. "Can you do that again with a JAMAICAN accent?" He didn't know exactly what they meant, but he tried again, this time more clearly enunciation the words. But the producers still didn't look happy with the outcome. They wanted him to try and sound more "Jamaican". Now he was completely confused. He's a Jamaican, with years of experience as a radio host, and he's speaking the text with a Jamaican accent...how much more "Jamaican" does it get than that? So one of the producers demonstrated what they were looking for, and it sounded NOTHING like a real Jamaican accent. They wanted him to speak that phony, fake Jamaican accent with lots of "mon" at the end of every sentence, exactly like those birds from the movie excerpt above. He tried telling them that no one in Jamaica talks like that, but it was no use - THAT's what they wanted to hear. So he just shook his head, swallowed his pride and spoke the text in the accent they were looking for. He didn't think he did a good job but there were ecstatic, and the more idiotic he made it, the more rapturous was their reaction. He said he felt very ashamed as a Jamaican reinforcing that stupid American stereotype of Jamaicans, but at the time he really needed the income. This is why we'll NEVER hear a proper Jamaican accent in a Hollywood movie, despite the hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans living in the US who they could easily hire to provide an authentic example.

I live in Portugal and because of that movie and the luminous lagoon, my son wants to go to Jamaica. We're planning to go in 2025

Historically, Jamaica was famous for bird lovers. Honestly Jamaica is like no other 🤔 breathtakingly beautiful and green. The animation got it wrong on some things but as you highlighted so gracefully the island is one in a million!

The parrot sounds like a Trini.

As I Jamaican living in UK.iam proud of the job you are doing for Jamaica.keep it up.thanks you alot.

The Jamaican accent is still illusive to the American film industry. I hope they never get it right. 😂😂😂

Irena, you've never failed to provide content that not only entertains but educates. Thanks for sharing,

Empress Irina, my jamaican sista. again, you didn't disappoint! Nice, professional review. I love how you always say "we" when you talk about Jamaica...It show your love for Jamaica. Just one likkle question tho.. are your kids patwa (patios) better than yours?

they have been messing up our accents since Little Mermaid😂

You have to remember they did not make this movie to show Jamaican bird…it’s about foreign bird migrate to Jamaica

Flamingos are normally on the salt flats but generally in the mangrove area in the Rocky Point region in Clarendon.

Mallards do migrate to Jamaica, people go duck hunting during the season in St. Elizabeth for teal and mallard.

It would have made sense to get one of the thousands of Jamaican actors to voice the Jamaican parts. It would have been sweeter if they hired ME.

I was born and raised in Jamaica,but you know Jamaica much more than I do.

Thank you Irie for continually helping people like me a Jamaican to learn things about Jamaica. Thank you....

Westmoreland has a lot of Flamingos

Hi Irie our 🇯🇲Jamaican Embasador 👋🏽 Still doing a great job 👍 So enjoyable, especially the Dr birds; reminded me of when I was a kid playing with them. Many thanks Keep up the Good work 🙏🏽

A lot of those flamingos were in Montego Bay, the marshland between Sandals Royals and Sandals Montego Bay

What an awesome video. I like your cheerfulness, attention to details, and personal amusing touches. This video reminds me how much I want to revisit beautiful places in Portland and St. Andrew, as well as see places I have never been yet like the Luminous Lagoon. Your commentary and editing is top notch. P.S. the “Jamaican” accent of that bird is way off, yet has a Caribbean vibe… Like others, I wish they hired an authentic Jamaican actor for the part.

I work at excellence oyster bay in falmouth and in the swamp area we see a beautiful flamingo. The first I ever see one all of the staff was trying to get a glimpse of it between the mangroves

Duck a l' orange!! This one had me howling. It's you with orange on top! Da one dey really funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂 😂

Ok ! Just finished watching “Migration “ now I’m ready for your video ! ✌️💕🇨🇦

It was really refreshing to get a light hearted veiw of the island this made me smile Baring the accent it looks like a fun movie which I'll check out. Jamaica is truly a beautiful place. What is there not to love about Jamaica. Thank you.

Very good as usual. I've seen flamingos in Jamaica, either in Negril or Montego Bay. It's great to see Jamaica portrayed in a positive light. Keep up the excellent work.

Born and grow up in Jamaica yes I see everything you talk about in early years

You will see flamingos at the botanical garden in Jamaica

Perfect presentation…love every moment of it even I was not Jamaican. You vloggers, you especially, have contributed so much to Jamaica’s tourism. This is better than any advertisement… maybe the reason I don’t see Jamaica TV commercials anymore.

You’re spot on Irina. I’m in the UK and watched the film earlier this year and I was beaming with pride in the cinema. IThe accent wasn’t really Jamaican but I was willing to look past it.

Wow! If I had seen this movie when I was a child I would have been drawn to Jamaica! Hopefully it hooks some future travelers. Bless Up Jamaica and Irina!

"DEL-roy, de PHEH-rat! And what they should do next time they playing a Superbowl is play it in Jah-MAY-cah! Go see Migra-SHAN!" 1) Never knew we even had phehrats on Jamaica. I've only ever seen parrots 🤷 2) Randomly shouted syllables =/= a Jamaican accent 3) The year is 2024 (2023 when this came out) and Hollywood still believes that "If they black, they can do a Jamaican accent!" Patwah is essentially the Caribbean Scottish accent, in that everyone THINKS they can speak it convincingly, while native speakers just smile politely and die a little on the inside :')

I was born in JA and migrated to the states, but I learned so much from watching your channel.

This review was super cute. I enjoyed this. Thanks Irina. You're créme de la créme 👌🏾

I am always impressed me with your arthentic knowledge of Jamaica.

I lived in Jamaica my 30 odd years of life and didn't know or visited these places Irina knows. 😅

Love it Love it Love it Love it Love it - wonderful video, Irina.

This was a fun video, had a smile all the way through. IMO, the accent is hard to get just right, especially the intonation. Probably a specific example is rising pitch at the "Jamaica" at around 4:03. I feel like a Jamaican would be lowering on the last syllable of "Jamaica". But he does a decent job portraying a general "Caribbean" vibe (esp. in a work of fiction/fantasy). And it's nice that they based their visual work on actual Jamaican scenery. It definitely feels quite "authentic" despite being animated!

I didn't like the accent at first but (and spoiler alert) I loved when he busted and flew out of the cage happy and said " yeah man!" Lol i think that is a thing that a lot of us unconsciously say and it made that little piece very relatable. For me at least.

Yes, I saw Flamingos at Hope Gardens when I was a child.

I have watched this video three times and I love it. Irie’s videos always impress me. Thank you @jamaicawithirie your works speaks for itself 👏🇯🇲❤️

I just love your videos , they are always so very informative 👍 👌

Can’t believe flamingos are there! Just today I told my husband we don’t have those birds there😮

Respect 🇯🇲💐🔥

There are numerous waterfalls in Jamaica. Many of them are located deep within the hinterlands of a parish like St. Catherine.

this was me a few months trying to figure out the various landmarks are located in jamaica after watching this animated film. Amazing video as per usual Irina, keep up the good work

Thank you Irene, very impressive. I was born and raised in Jamaica. I have to admit i learnt so much about Jamaica from your channel.

Yes I’ve seen flamingos but at Hope Gardens

Awesome Irina. Also, Crocs can be seen safely at the Holland Bay, St Thomas Crocodile Sanctuary owned and operated by one Mr Henriques. Oh, and no. The actor did not fully capture the subtle essences of the Jamaican accent. I Love your videos. One Love

thank you Irene for showcasing our beautiful country.

Excellent video Irina.

Great video irie

Yep !! Excellent!!! as usual.

😂😂😂 I live in Kingston but I o my see flamingo at the zoo 😅, that voice is Grenadian or Guyanese.

Wonderful video once again ❤🇯🇲

Well Irene, you have done it again: you have just made me aware of so many places in Jamaica that I didn’t know existed. I am constantly impressed with your work. 👍🏽🙏🏾🙏🏾

An American Kestrel migrates here every winter season. I remember the first season that I noticed him, he colonized my balcony. Did a little research on a little falcon and found a match.

Wow… very impressive work. Thanks again, Irine!! ❤️🙏🏽🌺😃

I love your content

Thank you for reminding us of the beauty of Jamaica.

Guess you didn't know that the largest crocodile sanctuary in jamaica is located in Holland Bay in St.Thomas That's some ire info for you

Noo He sounds like he’s from Trinidad Why didn’t they get a Jamaican

Hi Irene , thanks for choosing Jamaica, !! Our athlete do us proud , and so is our Musician , thanks for enlighten us for the authentic people that we are , the day that you set foot on our soile was a blessed day , you are surely one of us , Jamaica love you 💐🍾🍸🇯🇲 💯.

Good one Irie.

Irene, you are always on point with your facts about Jamaica i truly appreciate you please continue to highlight Jamaica!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

When Delroy belted out "JAMAICA!" during his meltdown, that was probably the only thing he's said in the whole movie that sounded authentic. Other than that, everything else is 'Hollywood-ified'. Heck, Delroy's personality doesn't even strike me as authentic. I noticed another potential Easter egg; when Delroy was giving directions to find Jamaica, he mentioned all these miles they should travel to get there (Three Miles, One Mile, Ten Miles, Two Miles). These are all names of places that actually exist in Jamaica, so I hope I'm onto something when I say I picked up on them. Regardless, it is nice to see another film have a bit of focus on Jamaica. It really makes me think how the protagonists could have gone literally anywhere else for their migration, but here we are.

Thank you for this video Irina I truly enjoyed it.

Thank you so very much for this @JAMAICAWITHIRIE❤❤❤❤

Thank you. I enjoyed this video. Bless. 🇯🇲

This was so cute. Thank you 😃 I will watch the movie when I get a chance. Looking forward for my trip to Portland in 2 weeks 🙏🏾😃🇯🇲🇺🇲

I just love how to pay attention to details. Your hard work is unmatched. Love you irie.

Irons I didn’t know about this animated movie nor even some of those waterfalls you mentioned. Thanks for educating me more about my country. Good research as usual.

I am always impressed and inspired by your videos as a Jamaican living in the US,I have learned a lot by watching your videos 👏

Excellent analysis of both perspectives.

This movie is free advertisement for Jamaica.❤ Is the script writer Jamaican? He probably was home sick like Claude McKay when he wrote a poem about Jamaica.

Good job Irina! You're the best..

Nice job Irene proud of you Jamaican living in New York

Irene you are a true Jamaican. Thank you.

Thanks Irie your best one yet❤❤

🇯🇲🇯🇲 Documentary, fiction or animation, many use the brand as a catalyst for views. Our brand, reputation or prestige is perennially trending as an easily accessible “cash-cow”. We have had our failings and still does but our recognition as a “destination” took decades of sweat equity and dysfunctions. Thank you Irene as our unofficial “gatekeeper” to pinpoint, critique and “fact find” those entities and their productions that would otherwise slip under our radar yet lining their accounts.🗽 Irene, you seems unmotivated by clout, money or attention for your zest and willingness to advocate for this, our blessed land.💋 Thank you for loving us👠..I’ve never heard of someone overdosing on love.🍒

I really like this one Irie ... I smiled with pride all the way through to the end

This is really educational

When I was young boy back in the 70’s , my dad used to shoot ducks that migrated to the north coast near Falmouth. Maybe the same breed in the animation

Good job as always!

Well done Irene! Another excellent video. You are indeed one us. Continue do a fantastic job in producing these special contents, showcasing the gems of Jamaica.

QUITE AMUSING 😅❤...ANOTHER GREAT JOB 👍..

Loving the video and, as usual, Irene has my full attention.

Love it. Respect Irene.

Hi miss IRIE HOW ARE YOU LIKING YOUR NEW LOCATION?!!

I love your show so much. I have learn more from you than I was taught throughout my entire school life in Jamaica (Infant,Primary and High school). Thanks again for giving us some great info

The first place I ever seen a flamingo 🦩 was in Hope Gardens 👍🏾 Have to see this movie 👌🏾 Now for our accent I think they smooth it out so Hollywood can understand what’s being said 🤷🏾‍♀️ Thanks always Irene 💪🏾 Love n blessings 🫶🏾

Bless up irie 💯

Great work my dear. You are awesome!

love this review watch this last year so many times

❤thank you for that analogy of the movie and Jamaica 🇯🇲 great job. Now i want to visit those beautiful beaches ❤😊and yeah, watch the movie too🤭

Thank you Irina for another amazing video about Jamaica 🇯🇲 Always interesting and informative!

Thank you for representing my country very well!!