Review of Straight Outta Compton (2015) by Richard S — 18 May 2016
It's not easy to make a music biopic that appeals to the masses, I've avoided many because I haven't been a fan of the music and I probably would have given this a miss too had it not had so many positive reviews.
I wasn't completely oblivious to N.W.A and their music as well as the solo careers of the members but I wouldn't have gone as far as to call myself a fan. This didn't really matter though as the music played second fiddle to the social history and the band's struggle to gain fame and fortune.
O'Shea Jackson was definitely the stand out performance as the young Ice Cube, he'd got the voice, the look and the attitude spot on. Worth seeing whether you're a fan of the music or not.
There will be a few tunes in there you recognize.
This review of Straight Outta Compton (2015) was written by Richard S on 18 May 2016.
Straight Outta Compton has generally received very positive reviews.
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