Release Date: August 14, 2015 Director: F. Gary Gray Producer: Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Matt Alvarez, Tomica Woods-Wright Studio: Universal Pictures Starring: O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Aldis Hodge, Neil Brown Jr., Alexandra Shipp, LaKeith Stanfield Genre: Drama Running Time: 157 minutes
Monday, August 31, 2015 11:03:45 AM | (age group: 50 or over.) | F
Thought I would take my mom to see a Sunday matinee'; however, when the movie began there was a lot of cursing. I thought it would get better as time went on but got worse. If you are one who doesn't mind a lot of foul language, then this is a movie you would want to see. We only stayed 15 minutes and left. I was totally embarrassed by this movie sitting beside my mom.
Friday, August 28, 2015 4:30:43 PM | (Age Not Specified)
Sheer Brilliance!
i personally had the same smug attitude as Tom Brokaw, NBC News Anchor, towards NWA's artistic lyrics and expression.
After watching Straight Outta Compton, i now recognize NWA as creative geniuses reflecting the darkness of a margenalized and stereotyped group.
Friday, August 28, 2015 11:55:22 AM | (age group: 50 or over.) | F
Loved this movie from beginning to end. This told of the things NWA went through. Its not supposed to be a musical as what those people think. Its gangsta rap and they are telling their story.
Friday, August 28, 2015 11:25:48 AM | (Age Not Specified)
Fantastic movie! I don't like profanity; however, it was not gratuitous but simply reflects the way people on the streets and in these neighbourhoods speak. I'm not sure why some individuals keep referring to the movie as a musical which it clearly is not. Although familiar with a lot of the music, I was not that familiar with NWA and I still got a lot from the movie. It speaks of social and economical injustice as it relates to power, racism, breaking stereo types and is so much more than just a movie that you watch and leave the theatre thinking that "it was entertaining". I strongly recommend seeing this movie and keep an open mind as well as comparing many of the themes to what is still happening in society today.
