Review of Straight Outta Compton (2015) by Nsroehl — 06 Aug 2016

The cast and their acting was very well done. I just didn't find their story all that interesting. If you grew up during the rise of NWA and want to know their back story, if you enjoy rap, or you are curious about the rise of music legends like Dr.

Dre, Ice Cube, Tu Pac, and Snoop Dogg you may enjoy this movie. Only the last part of the three criteria I listed before really applies to me and that still wasn't enough to keep me interested. This movie is too long and should have been at least 45 min.

shorter. It portrays their struggles with the police very clearly and how they became very successful, but it shows little faults with in their own lives beyond Easy E and Suge Knight. I would have more respect for this film it would not have portrayed everyone as saints in this movie just wanting to make music.

We know Dr Dre has a past of beating women but shockingly nothing was made of this. Just google it to see for yourself. I think the movie would have been much more compelling if it would have shown both good and bad sides to these people.

No one is a saint, but showing these icons strengths and weaknesses could have made this movie truly great. Instead you'll just roll your eyes and keep checking your watch till it is over.