Or, at least, up to a point.įor the most part, Straight Outta Compton is an often exhilarating snapshot of late-80s America that relies on a rhythmic flow just as much as the songs at its forefront. Gary Gray, is one such example of the formula done very well. Straight Outta Compton, a portrait of N.W.A. This is not to say that the traditional music biopic formula is of inherently dubious quality. Some of the best music biopics are those that take a formally interesting approach that feels akin to the spirit of the artist/s in question, rather than trying to box their persona into a rigid formula Todd Haynes’ I’m Not There is one example, as is the recent Love & Mercy, which offers a dual performance to depict two decades in the life of subject Brian Wilson, but also sonically innovative soundscapes to convey the troubled genius’ artistic process. The problem with most biographical dramas, particularly those concerning musicians, is that they can often play like greatest hits samplers rather than a cohesive, insightful character study. ![]() Watch Straight Outta Compton online in the UK: Amazon Prime / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play ![]() ![]() Cast: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Paul Giamatti
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