Straight Outta Compton Evaluation

“Straight Outta Compton” was a film that had many themes and lessons. This film follows a rap group by the name of NWA. The film starts with the group coming together to try and make a new album to release. While the group is struggling to make their album a hit the film also shows the group being oppressed by many cops and authority figures. The group eventually finds a manager to help them deal with all of the oppression and violence and they produce a popular album.

This film shows many themes and symbols. The first theme that was evident was the theme of hate. This group is hated by many people including cops, the CIA, and many white people in general. This film portrays this group standing up for themselves and not backing down. I think that many teens growing up can relate to the rebellion of this group. There were also symbols that were shown in this film. The entire group of NWA is a symbol for the black population. Many of the African Americans at the time felt that they were being oppressed by cops. The group helped the African American community stand up for themselves.

I really enjoyed this film because it taught many lessons. It taught me that you cannot let others get between you and your friends. The group was torn apart by all of the violence in the middle of the film but by the end they set aside their differences and became friends again. Also I enjoyed this film because it was a true story about underdog rappers that made it big by using their raw talent. I really enjoy underdog stories, so this also made me enjoy the movie.

I must admit I do have many personal interests and biases that made me enjoy the film. I listen to rap music, so this made me immediately interested in the film. I am also very interested in the rise of civil rights of African Americans, so this also made me very interested in the film. To conclude, “Straight Outta Compton” is a great film and I would recommend it.