N.W.A. Straight Outta Compton

[terry78]

Actually a lot of the white guys here at the office are talking about going to see it. The thing is a lot of those dudes are into the whole rap thing, some are just in the closet about it.

 

[Doctor Jones]

I'm not a rap fan at all, but this movie just looks very good with an interesting story. The directing from what I see in the tv spots just shows a lot of promise. I'm seeing this tomorrow.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

If it opens over 50 million then you better believe white people showed up this weekend.

 

[ShadowBoxer]

I am sure there will be white people that see it but they won't be a huge percent of the movie going audience. Through my years of going to the movies, I noticed whenever movies that have mainly black cast, white people and other races tend to not see them ( at least not in theaters). The only black actors I know that can draw a white crowd is Will Smith and Denzel Washington, and sorta the Rock ( though he isn't fully black). But I noticed black people do go out and see movies with a prodiminately white cast. just something I noticed. Anyway, RT rating is at 89%.

 

[RockSP]

Can't wait to see this tomorrow night! The reviews have me pumped. But I am worried this will only be a hit with NWA fans or black people. Unfortunately, white audiences tend to skip movies that have a prodimiantly black cast. Like Selma, The Butler etc all good films, but when I saw them opening weekend, the audience was like 98% black.

Not sure why that worries you.

 

[Doctor Jones]

I am sure there will be white people that see it but they won't be a huge percent of the movie going audience. Through my years of going to the movies, I noticed whenever movies that have mainly black cast, white people and other races tend to not see them ( at least not in theaters). The only black actors I know that can draw a white crowd is Will Smith and Denzel Washington, and sorta the Rock ( though he isn't fully black). But I noticed black people do go out and see movies with a prodiminately white cast. just something I noticed. Anyway, RT rating is at 89%.

I think it's because some think that just because it has a predominantly black cast, means that the movie is made for black audiences. Which is ridiculous. Though there is a market for black audiences and is it played into once and a great while, from an audience perspective to think the movies are only for them and they can't get as much out of it doesn't make sense.

 

[Lencho01]

Can't wait to see this tomorrow night! The reviews have me pumped. But I am worried this will only be a hit with NWA fans or black people. Unfortunately, white audiences tend to skip movies that have a prodimiantly black cast. Like Selma, The Butler etc all good films, but when I saw them opening weekend, the audience was like 98% black.

Hmm... Well, this film does have that "direct" influence on the younger White audience due to Cube and Dre's recent endeavors. So, I think there's that factor to help gain interest over films like 12 Years, Selma, and Butler, which not only are viewed as Black films, but probably made some uncomfortable.

 

[flickchick85]

N.W.A. (and Ice Cube especially through his movies) have significant cross-over appeal. Speaking as a white person, I think plenty of white folks (myself included) will be wanting to check this out, and I don't even care about rap. It just looks like a good movie.

 

[Bruce Malone]

I'm seeing it tonight, glad the reviews are good. Sucks they screwed up the Notorious BIG movie.

 

[Bruce Malone]

So I just saw it.

It was pretty good really, and this is coming from someone who's not even a huge Hip-hop fan but I've always found the early gangsta rap era interesting.

You can tell Dr. Dre was definitely overlooking this project though as his career/actions probably came off cleaner in the film than in reality.

I was surprised at all the humorous moments as well. Laughed more than I really expected. I give it an 8/10 overall.

 

[terry78]

There is a particular meme I am still laughing at the fact they actually included. You'll know it when you see it.

 

[Bruce Malone]

There is a particular meme I am still laughing at the fact they actually included. You'll know it when you see it.

Can you give me a hint or spoiler tag it?

I think I know what you're talking about but I can't pin-point it just now.

 

[terry78]

It's the line from Friday regarding the crack head sister.

 

[Bruce Malone]

Oh ok yeah.

Speaking of Friday it was downright scary how much his son looked like he did in that movie in this. Especially when you see him with the haircut.

He did a decent job too for this being his first acting gig.

 

[Urich Leeds]

Just saw this. Loved it. I enjoyed it much more than I expected. 9/10 rating from me.

And to address earlier posts..... the theater was packed, mostly white people. So there you go.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I'm not a rap fan either, and quite frankly, as an Asian who is part of the LGBT community I am the only kind of person NWA hated more than white police officers. But I will see this movie, because apparently it is well done and one cannot deny the artistic relevance that NWA had on rap and hip hop as a musical genre.

It's like all the people who went to see The Wrestler, about 90% of them probably would never watch pro wresting, but went to see the movie for its story.

 

[samsnee]

Instead of making the Straight Outta Compton movie first, they should have made individual movies on Dre, Cube, and E. Then do the team-up movie.

 

[MadVillainy]

Instead of making the Straight Outta Compton movie first, they should have made individual movies on Dre, Cube, and E. Then do the team-up movie.

lol nah...

 

[terry78]

I assume that was an Avengers jab. I hope.

 

[Pink Ranger]

Instead of making the Straight Outta Compton movie first, they should have made individual movies on Dre, Cube, and E. Then do the team-up movie.

I assume that was an Avengers jab. I hope.

And just put Spider Man in there just randomly.

 

[terry78]

The scene where Easy and Heller

Spoiler

were in tears due to the years of suspected fraud on Heller's end

was very well done.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

NWA Cinematic Universe

 

[Stringer]

I felt like this movie could have been a really compelling two parter. There's so much left on the table, I wouldn't have minded an extra hour about the Chronic and other west coast rappers tying into all of this. The first half with Cube being a founding member was indeed the most focused part of the film. It gets jumpy after that. Still a very good movie though.

 

[Lencho01]

How 'Straight Outta Compton' Viral Marketing Became a Sensation

 

[SomeOldGuy]

If it opens over 50 million then you better believe white people showed up this weekend.

Can't speak to race but based on the early Friday numbers it will indeed top $50 million OW.