The Debarge Family Deserved Better Than This Bobby Debarge Movie 😒 

the actor that played chico actually looks like a real DeBarge

It's badly acted. & They honestly skimmed over A LOT of the shit the Debarges had to go through at the hands of their damn so called father.

Ashley say so did the best ever two part biography on the debarge family.

I agree with you whole heartedly. The acting by the actor playing Bobby, I felt was very good. But the storyline, wigs and wardrobe, wasn't up to par. This family had a lot of demons, but they have a huge impact black music. They have a fascinating story to tell. I don't know why no major black director has showed interest in making their story. Bobby and the entire family deserve to be on the big screen. I feel personally that they should go old school and do a tv miniseries, like the Tempatations.

I truly hope they redo this movie!

I thought the movie sucked respectfully, if you don’t know the The Debarge story, you would be like whose little brother made this PLAY… not movie but PLAY!

It was an okay biopic. It should've been about the entire debarge family. They definitely have a story to tell although it's sad and depressing. 😣😣

Her son telling her about the molestation going on and she don't even cry just stand their stupid

That's what I am sayin THE DABARGE NEEDS TO DO a mini series based on Bunny book

You are correct the wigs and the poor acting. Over acting.

I totally agree with you. This movie was so terrible. Bad writing. Even worse acting. He deserved better.

And they also forgot to add Bobby DeBarge first r&b band group that he was in before Switch which is White Heat and his original second group Smash before they changed there name to Switch when they had just sign the contract to Motown records back in 1977.

Need a new DeBarge movie longer and better

It looked like a Chappelle Show parody of the Bobby DeBarge.

The movie was trash. The movie was only about Bobby because Teri, his wife spearheaded the movie. She was one of the executive producers. I agree, I don't care for their mom either, she's at fault for how they turned out as well. She didn't protect her children. I really want Debarge to get their flowers before another one of them dies ❤️

That guy who played Chico looked nothing like them… James looked like a Debarge but not that Chico kid.

The wigs, the makeup🤦. The guy that played Bobby didn't look right for the part.🤦

The switch member played by Lloyd is Greg Williams. They don’t even mention that Bobby joined DeBarge in 1986 after El and Bunny left.

And the dude who played TOMMY.. REALLY? he was to old. Odd

James wasn't with the group DeBarge for their first album because he was still in high school at the time.

I agree they did an injustice to Bobby DeBarge the movie was just thrown together. I don't know which one is worse this one or the Bobbi Kristina story. Like Miki Howard story is probably the best one for me because they went into detail from beginning to end. But for me this is such a delicate situation with the debarges and how they grew up and how they came to be that I think bet should have picked it up and did a miniseries on them because it's well needed. They never even talked about Bobby DeBarge being bisexual how that came to be. And for Christ's sake, they didn't even talk about how their parents met up and how they got married and had all those kids. This movie skipped over a lot of important key points hopefully bet will have the mindset and the opportunity to talk to the debarges and get a movie and do it right

In 2017 They were gonna do, All This Love: The Debarge story But it never took off in Production.

This is not one of the best music bios nor one of the worst music bios. I put it right above Man In The Mirror & The Aaliyah Story. Russ Parr directed this. He said it was originally about the Debarge family. He changed it to the Bobby Debarge story because people didn’t know Bobby was the one who put the family on. The story was produced by Bobby’s widow & son. The Debarge family had no input. The story focused more on his struggles than his talent & made him out to be another Eddie Kane & David Ruffin.

This movie was horrible and it should have been shelved. The script, acting and terrible wigs made this film look like a two hour "In Living Color" skit from 1990. Hopefully (one day) the DeBarge family can write and film a much better movie. TV One really blew it airing this one.

Ashley says so has a 2part video on the Debarge family. Everyone check it out

My cousin Paul Higgins he was Switch hairstylist from 1979-1981 he told me a lot of stories but he said that movie was trash and misleading

I looove AshleySayso!! She tells this story and numerous others better than Unsung or any others. Thx for your thorough review! I won't be watching it. I'll stick to Ashleysaysso and you!

I hated the movie. It just wasn't Bobby. I never knew him personally, but the feeling I got and by being a fan since I was 12, now 51. It just wasn't him. They showed him in an asshole light. His mother, bunny, his sibling should have told the real story. I would have preferred a documentary. I need a redo. Bobby was very talented and his story needed to be told respectfully. Watch the Unsung on Switch and the Unsung on Debarge. The siblings may have had their differences, but they Loved each other. I love the Debarge family. Bobby was the most talented of them all and his siblings will tell you that. They all have pushed through and have there on stories to tell as they should, but the story of Bobby was disappointing and needs to be done again and may be they should cast their own family members because they all have children that are talented too.

It took me a year to watch it because of the wigs

I think this movie was cheaply made and not made with love. As it was thrown together just to tell a story.

Yes I agree that movie was all over the place it wasn’t casted well and the story line could’ve been more organize.

I agree 💯the movie should have went more into detail and never gave the full story just a disgrace

The same thing with the Aaliyah movie acting sucked most of the actors dont look like the real ppl shit was horrible

The movie seemed rushed and unfinished. Its like a collection of random scenes directed by someone who swore they knew Bobby, but had no connection whatsoever. The biggest problem with this movie by far is the main actor’s voice. They are complete opposites, when Bobby spoke it was soft and sounded like falsetto. The actor speaks raspy, unclear at times, and doesnt even try to raise his pitch. 3.5/10.

Girl yes I thought the Debarge family deserved better then that. Smh

Bobby debarge was gorgeous they should have had an actor that look similar to him and the actor that played el looked crazy the actor that played Chico was a hot mess Chico was gorgeous too. All I really liked in the movie was the song Bobby was singing to Terri it was beautiful I found the track and added to my Playlist and yes Ashley says so did a phenomenal job telling their story. I liked her video so much I watched it twice.

It was real bootleg, those wigs!

Worst biopic I have ever seen 😕

The thumbnail says it all lol.

Bobby's widow helped produce this messy project she gave her perspective on Bobby's life to tv one even she should've left that alone. I like the group switch unsung because they were so raw & real in regards to the group , Bobby & his brother Tommy.

So this movie didn't really speak on Bobby and his voice.. it was more to this man than homosexual and drugs .. he was 1st he brought us Debarge if not for Bobby would the Debarge name be known .. so they don't do him any justice in the movie.. mean they didn't get real and show the abuse they showed Bobby in a dress ok .. and the mean Bobby nobody saw the baobby that sent for his family to ce to California. Ect.

The movie is rushed and bad casting didn't do the movie no justice.

EXACLY I don't believe that was Bobby Personality coming off cocky and crazy Because I tried to look for interviews with Bobby to try to match the personalities ..because the family is soft spoken not brassy

If these costumes are anything to go by, I'm not surprised the movie is a disappointment! Those wigs and outfits look cheap and tacky to the max!

The story should've been told by themselves. Horrible!!!

That movie might have ruined some young careers.

GREGORY WILLIAMS PLAYED BY LLOYD.

Why do they have Bobby wearing Big Momma’s picture hair?

They deserved a series like the New Edition story. This lil low budget movie didn’t do this family justice

The WIGS, noooooo

It would've been better if the siblings were involved. As well as the members of Switch. They're all still with us minus Tommy (RIP). TBH! I wish Bobby was here to tell of his story instead. They all have a story to tell. The cheap wigs were cringey. They just got any lightskins to play in this film and the acting was mid. They definitely could've done better with this biopic. I recommend reading Bunny's books. They are good. Also, Tommy's book. I also would recommend the UnSung episodes (DeBarge & Switch). RIP Bobby & Tommy DeBarge. 💛

Ashley says so did an amazing job covering this family. I never knew this deep about this family never paid too much attention to them but after watching Ashley I started deep diving. Their life is tragic….

The movie they tried. The make up and the acting was bad and the wig was bad. But I will gave them credit the cast try there best.

The movie was a crash course and left out important details.they should put a biop on Netflix like they did with Selena and years back when they did jacksons 5 american dream.

M6 question was why their father was never prosecuted and put in prison. He was a monster!!!

I was waiting for a good Debarge documentary but I guess They'll Never Be

Well, it kept my attention the whole time but the guy starring as Bobby Debarge looked nothing like him. The acting was believable to me.

I listen to Switch and DeBarge every weekday on my favorites list. Love Bobby for real! I could not get over that wig flopping every time this man moved. Reminded me of my old Aunties telling me what's what.

I agree that the show should have not opened up with a flash back. Mama D did verify that Bobby did not pass away until he spoke with his father. But this show could have done a much better job. It did not say, "Dad was a pedophile, abusers, and cheater." The writer of this story did not make the connections. For example, I heard from the Switch memeber, Ingram, who is the brother of James Ingram say, "Without Bobby, Switch would not have gotten the deal with Motown. In addition, Mr. Ingram knew Bobby got high, but they believed he could stop." A lot of people don't understand the physical addiction of herion, or in the 70s heroin was a cheap high. The problem with all of these shorts is that the budgets are low, and they don't put the viewers in the context of the times when the event(s) occurred. This show is no better. I agree putting actors in bad wigs and having actors to play these roles that lack depth to play the roles, exude the emotions, and emote feelings to carry the story to a level that make the viewer look past the bad costumes is what made this short Debarge story never take off. It should have never begun with Bobby dying in the beginning without explanation.

That movie was horrible. I’m a fan of DeBarge and Switch. Bobby DeBarge deserved a better biopic than this foolishness. Him and Aaliyah both.

😂😂😂It’s the wig for me!!!

ashleysaysso is great. This movie sucked. Those wigs were horrible. I love chico lolol

I am not fond of the mom either especially after watching their unsung episode multiple times and hearing what she said, how she spoke (pretty much in a dismissive tone) and her attitude when she spoke

This was horrible. It was a mockery of an extremely talented man. I hope we get something MUCH better than that. It was a hot mess.

The caption made me laugh so hard! Who let this happen!? 😂😂😂 the movie wasn't too bad ...I use it for comedy lol. .the wigs alone are enough to split my sides 😂😂😂

I love Ashley says so

Okay I saw this movie and the acting was terrible! Then they had the audacity to put Lloyd in there 😂... Anyway yes I am a sub of Ashley said so and she had to do 2 PARTS on their story cause it was that deep!! Lastly the Jackson's do I have Indian, not native American, ancestors in their family... just like many of us do but don't know it... THAT'S A WHOLE NOTHER CONVERSATION THOUGH.

The casting is off. I'm sorry nobody looked like who they was supposed to be. Throws me off! I'm not seeing the artists that I love in the acting or the resemblance!!! Absolutely Not!!

The movie was trash the look was trash

The movie was horrible. 👎

It's common knowledge in the industry that you don't have to put much production value into black TV projects as we'll watch them regardless--even if it's to say how bad it was. The producer doesn't care why you watch, as long as you do, as they get paid from advertisers trying to reach YOU!! It's all about $$$. If a project like this typically required 12 million to make and they can make it for 6 million and advertisers will pay 17 million--you do the math. However, we're so stupid, we keep watching so we can get on social media to be the first to clown how bad it was. STOP DOING THIS!!!!

Bobby was the first that's why he introduced them to Motown

I said the same thing when the movie came out. I was really disappointed

ironically if you look at actual pictures of the Debarges with their dad they always look happy as hell with him, even Bobby. Maybe it was stockholm syndrome.

I saw the movie the actor that played El doesn't look like El he was not that short. I don't know why the family didn't see the movie . I love the group debarge but the movie was not that good.

They are highlights of the bad things. Nothing good

I think they should've picked someone else to play Bobby; this guy just doesn't fit the part to me

The mikki Howard biopic was really good

I love Unsong stories

Daaamn what all do u want in the damn movie???😂😂😂 They didn't show them being born either 😂🤣

I actually loved the movie 🎥🍿 I enjoyed it very well. Is there something I'd like to add yeah but overall good movie epic lines entertaining.

I enjoyed that movie! Mind you the hair on Bobbie was hilarious 😂 but once you get past that it’s a pretty good movie imo.

They needed to hire tall mixed actors cause they didn't look like the family!

I'm glad I never bothered watching this foolery. This commentary confirms my suspicions that this movie was destined to be a hot ass ghetto mess! 🤣🤣🤣

I didn't watch the movie when it aired. I just watched it. I was soooo disappointed. They didn't even focus on Switch for real. Like people don't realize that Lloyd played Phillip Ingram who was James Ingram's brother 🤔. They really ruined this movie.

Definitely wasnt long enough.

So-called native Americans

It really sucked. But I watched it.

It's horrible...most importantly It's a bunch of lies

WTF with the dusty wigs?! Lol

NATIVE AMERICANS ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS

The mom was terrible

I Loved It! It Was Really Good... To Each His Own🎬

The Bobby Debarge story would have been a good movie had it not been about a real person. The fact that it was a real person seems like they only portrayed his bad characteristics and not his true self. We all would be the villain if you only pick out our bad traits to display. You have to watch Ashley Says So 2-part Debarge series to learn about the entire family and why they did the things they did. You'll see Bobby was hurting and his only outlet was his music as well as the rest of the family. He was a musical genius and he was and I feel still is the G.O.A.T. in the falsetto game with El being a close second. Other members of Switch have said he was funny and liked to joke. I wish someone would do a Debarge family story like the Jacksons American Dream. And someone please redo the Bobby Debarge story. Rest in peace Bobby and Tommy ❤🙏🏽🕊

I agree with you. Tacky movie. Poor acting.

The movie was pretty good, but not great. At the same time you have to realize they have to work with what they have - talent, budget, schedules, etc.

Who picked this actor to play Bobby? I can’t watch

When I started watching the movie, right off I could tell it was low budget. Once i got over that fact, it wasn't too bad considering what they had to work with. I actually saw some good acting from the Bobby character, especially the dramatic scene between him & his mother. Other than that, there were little mistakes such as the terrible wigs that the DeBarge boys wore. Also they didn't work enough to make the scenery & clothing look like the late 70s/early 80s.

Compared to some not even films but TV movies shown, I would group it in the same category of the Aaliyah lifetime movie or the Wendy Williams lifetime movie which by the way was both produced by Wendy Williams. The only good that came out of this movie was the song he sang at the end in which I thought was good and I believe Bobby really did write that song. It was a tear jerker, other than that, yes the movie was poorly done.

The Jackson family are from the tribe of God of the 12 tribes of Israel