A interesting look into the band and the many struggles it faced. However, it's debatable if the film is completely accurate or not. Has some good editing but not much unique cinematography, just rather conventional. The settings and lighting were very well done however; it has some very thoughtful locations that really add to the immersion. Some of the scenes are very well executed and extremely memorable. Most of the actors were quite good and look similar to the actual performers. The themes it focuses on were powerful and really added a deep layer to the film. However, the portrayal of women is awful. There are either completely objectified or absent through most of the film. It can be quite degrading watching how they are shown.

For all the people who wrote 1/10 reviews. You have got to be kidding me. There are so many people, who write uselessly negative reviews, and for what? Aggressive, throwing stuff like, I'd rate it negatively if I could, and such. Talking about the NWA like they are 5 happy misogynists, having sex all the time, depraved bums and are proud of it. Talking about them sinning and having sex all the time. Listen to yourself. This film shows the dark side of the 1990's. Look how people were treated back then. This film shows what shit people went through back then. This shows who they were. So what is they had sex. Look where they came from. This is trying to show how much of a shit-show America was back then. This film is trying to tell you about that. The 80's and 90's weren't having a new brand systematically destroy America. America was destroying itself. These men were rappers. These men came from the streets. They grew up in a shit-show, and so they rap about it. They don't rap to prostitute their way to become millionaires. Look a little closer and stop focusing on all of the sex scenes for fucks sake. It's X-Rated, what do you expect? It's the history of the NWA. Nothing is ever completely white and pure. For all of you that say that this film shows 5 misogynistic men, fucking their way through life and destroying America. These people were rascals, sure. These people were thugs sure. These people rapped about their troubles. For the people that rated 1/10. You are very close minded, and are not aware of identities. Draw conclusions, not from the sex scenes and the swearing, but the story.

All in all, the movie isn't so bad... Especially considering how awful some biopics are. However, I don't believe the film is very accurate. Now, before you go like "What?! the films' producers are two of the main characters, of course it's damn accurate!" to which I'll say: That exactly is the problem..." Besides not including a pivotal member in the formation and release of NWA's first record and pretending he never existed (I'm referring to Arabian Prince here), the movie focuses too much on Dre and Ice Cube, since they're the two members that achieved the most fame as solo artists, and Eazy E of course, since 1- He's deceased and it's out of respect for his legacy, 2- His - controversial and not really liked- widow serves as a producer for the film also. The film really takes away the importance of DJ Yella and MC Ren and minimizes their roles in NWA to focus on Dre and Ice Cube probably because it was assumed that it'll attract the audience more as to this day these are two huge names in the hip hop world whilst DJ yella and MC Ren -despite being real OGs- aren't as known to the mainstream audiences. So, overlooking the fact that history is re-written, the cast does live up o the expectation, especially Ice Cube's son: He does a wonderful job portraying his father, so does Paul GIamatti as Jerry Heller. Some scenes are a little cliché (Ice cube listening to NWA dissing him and hopping in the studio to spit "No Vaseline" and NAW in turn listening to it sitting in Heller's office arguing if Ice Cube knows what anti-semitism is... -,-' ) Conclusion: it's worth a watch but to get the real NWA story and beefs, it's best to do some reading from around the web.

Based on the true story of the rap group NWA (Niggaz With Attitude) that started in the 1980s and revolutionized rap, "Straight Outta Compton" is a mesmerizing movie that holds your attention with its brutal, gritty scenes, good acting, energetic concert sequences, and powerful, in your face music.O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, and Jason Mitchell portray three of the NWA founding members, Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, and Eazy-E, respectively. From the mean, gang infested streets of L.A., these young men will hone and use their talents to rise above the killing fields and forge a new path for rap that is still felt today. Brutal cops, vicious gangbangers, a sketchy manager (played by Paul Giamatti), jealousy and infighting among NWA members, and censorship will test the bonds the group members have. Some will get stronger, some will fall by the wayside; but their music lives on.My most memorable, movie moment is the scene when NWA is harassed by the LAPD just for standing around a building that houses a recording studio they are using. That harassment inspires Ice Cube to write the lyrics for the song "Fuck Tha Police." "Straight Outta Compton" is one of the best biopics to have come out in the past decade, filled with a raw energy that can suck you in even if you are not a fan of rap songs. And for those who do like rap, this movie will be much more enjoyable for you.Mannysmemorablemoviemoments