Exclusive: Thoughts On “All Eyez On Me” Tupac Biopic (Video)

19 Jun
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There’s tons of mixed reviews on director L.T. Hutton and Benny Boom’s biopic “All Eyez On Me“, a movie about one of the most prolific rappers in Hip Hop history. I wasn’t able to see it the first day it came out but I saw it today and here’s what I think about it. The movie starts off with 2Pac’s mom Danai Gurira who plays the role of (Afeni Shakur) engaging in a political black movement with the Black Panthers.

First scene of the movie indicates where the directors and writers were going with this biopic. When you listen to early Tupac music such as 2pacalypse Now and Strictly For My N*ggaz; you get an idea of what sparked a young man in his early 20’s to speak out against injustices and equality for black people that were oppressed.

This movie showed stages in 2Pac’s life that ultimately lead up to his untimely death. It also dropped gems on the “Everything That Glitters, Ain’t Gold” theory, meaning; You could or may be in the most screwed up situation in life feeling like there’s no way out, and the first opportunity that comes your way you take the bait, but little do you know it comes with a price to pay.

The build up to this film took some time to get to but it kept you right there watching. How they were able to cram as much as they did into two hours is unbelievable. Living through the 90s era of Hip Hop I’ll tell you straight off hand that they left a lot out, but the writers/directors made the most out of it.

Actor Demetrius Shipp Jr. who plays the role of Tupac Shakur did a great job coming close to the legend we all know. It was at times during the  movie where it felt eerie to watch his mannerisms, and the way he talked like Pac. The pressure of playing someone such as Shakur had to be a migraine to make sure he didn’t disappoint fans.

Also, if you’re looking to take your kids to see this movie it’s totally okay to do so, but I won’t give away why it’s safe for them, just take them to go and see it. You’ll thank me later 🙂 Okay, I’m going to tell you anyway. Spoiler ALERT: If you thought this film had endless sex scenes in it, it didn’t. Actually the one scene they had in it faded out rather quickly with no intimate activities going on which is a plus for PG-13 viewers.

Song Selection:  I wasn’t too thrilled with the songs selection but after I left the AMC theater I got why they chose the songs they did. They only focused on the hits that brought fame to 2pac’s name. Why Makaveli songs wasn’t featured is way beyond me, but then again, I get why it wasn’t because it may have sparked some old flames that need to remain in the book of Hip Hop history.

That brings about a question though: Could it be that 2Pac’s Makaveli album was the sequel to Me Against the world? Here’s why I ask: When Pac made Me Against The World he was going through hell with people trying to sue him, rape case, and being shot 5-times in a studio he thought he was safe. That classic album had dark and sunny days to it.

Fast forwarding to Makaveli, it was totally dark and gloomy but 2Pac was still talking about his rivals with new artist he had a problem with. Basically 2Pac was rhyming against anybody who was down with Biggie Smalls at the time.

Overall, I gave it a cool B+++, and here’s why: As I said before, the directors and writers found a way to pull off 2Pac’s life within 2 hours. It’s almost like they scratched their heads in disbelief saying to themselves “Bump this, why are others involved in making this film making it so complicated to do?”. Would I buy this on DVD when it comes out? Yes Indeed! Just like I supported “Notorious” and “Straight Outta Compton” at my nearest Walmart, this will be no different because as Afro American directors and film writers it’s hard to get your vision pushed through Hollywood doors.

And this is not about a “Black Thing”, but more of a reality black people face when telling a story that was birthed from black music. I Daddymack362, highly recommend that you take your loved ones, kids, lover, or whoever to go and treat yourself to a great film on Rock and Roll Hall Of Famer Tupac Amaru Shakur.

Thanks for reading my thoughts on “All Eyez On Me” biopic.

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