It’s a really good film. I was completely absorbed by 'Straight Outta Compton'; it held my attention from beginning to end. That’s saying something, considering I didn’t know much about N.W.A beforehand—I recognized the names Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, but that’s about it regarding their story. I wouldn’t be able to say how accurate it is historically, but as a movie, it's excellent. The performances are strong from…

The discussion surrounding this movie’s exclusion from Oscar consideration has been widespread, but that isn't what I want to address here. As a film, it was impressive, and even more so as a biographical work; however, it didn’t quite deliver the inspirational feel I anticipated. There were several problematic elements, such as the language and how certain characters were depicted. Still, I commend the filmmakers fo…

I'm not really familiar with gangster rap, and I don’t know enough about N.W.A.'s history to say whether this film gets things right, but regardless; if something is good, then it’s good. And _Straight Outta Compton_ certainly fits that description. Final rating:★★★ - I suggest you check it out.