Tupac: Resurrection
Acclaimed film, and I believe that the film had a fair success at the box office as well. The film was also nominated for Oscar. I did not go watch the film when it came out primarily because I was not exactly a rap fan (though I liked many of Tupac's songs). Excellent film. I know that many people are not too crazy about rap, and I'm afraid that not all of them will like the film because the film is after all about a rapper Tupac; however, I'd risk saying that many of those who are not too crazy about rap will like the film.
1. One of themes often heard in many rap songs is that African Americans have been repressed since the beginning of the history of the United States and they have been trapped in the society; they are less privileged and they have hard time establishing themselves legitimately in the society. There is a certain truth in the theme, but many people feel that there is no hope or desire to obtain anything better in the theme; consequently, it is only depressing. Some often feel that there is only the feeling of giving up in the theme. All true to a certain extent, but Tupac: Resurrection gives us a good overview of what Tupac was trying to express and where he was coming from. The background information makes us appreciate his rap, and it also makes his rap upbeat rather than depressing or hopeless; furthermore, it allows us to enjoy the music in the film, even if you are not a rap fan.
2. The film also can be seen as a brief overview of American history. I must say that the film has a rather biased view, but it is a view that you do not get to learn in schools or read in (major) newspapers. The film briefly touches on Black Panthers. The film also briefly touches on how some of Black Panthers lived and died. Life of Tupac is similar to many of Americans' lives (though it may not be like lives of the majority of African Americans). It touches on pop culture in late 80s and 90s.
3. One of the most compelling parts of the film to me (to not-a-major-rap-fan) is that the film gives value to lives of those who are underprovided, oppressed and exploited. The film actually shows only a small group of underprivileged, oppressed and exploited, i.e., African Americans who were born and brought up in depressing neighborhoods; however, the fact that the film attempts to show the world of underprivileged, oppressed and exploited makes the story compelling and moving.
A lot more can be said about the film, but I say just one more thing. I enjoyed watching the film. It was a great entertaining; it was fun watching the film. A minority group of non rap fans may not enjoy the film just because they simply cannot accept rap; otherwise, the film is great fun.
1. One of themes often heard in many rap songs is that African Americans have been repressed since the beginning of the history of the United States and they have been trapped in the society; they are less privileged and they have hard time establishing themselves legitimately in the society. There is a certain truth in the theme, but many people feel that there is no hope or desire to obtain anything better in the theme; consequently, it is only depressing. Some often feel that there is only the feeling of giving up in the theme. All true to a certain extent, but Tupac: Resurrection gives us a good overview of what Tupac was trying to express and where he was coming from. The background information makes us appreciate his rap, and it also makes his rap upbeat rather than depressing or hopeless; furthermore, it allows us to enjoy the music in the film, even if you are not a rap fan.
2. The film also can be seen as a brief overview of American history. I must say that the film has a rather biased view, but it is a view that you do not get to learn in schools or read in (major) newspapers. The film briefly touches on Black Panthers. The film also briefly touches on how some of Black Panthers lived and died. Life of Tupac is similar to many of Americans' lives (though it may not be like lives of the majority of African Americans). It touches on pop culture in late 80s and 90s.
3. One of the most compelling parts of the film to me (to not-a-major-rap-fan) is that the film gives value to lives of those who are underprovided, oppressed and exploited. The film actually shows only a small group of underprivileged, oppressed and exploited, i.e., African Americans who were born and brought up in depressing neighborhoods; however, the fact that the film attempts to show the world of underprivileged, oppressed and exploited makes the story compelling and moving.
A lot more can be said about the film, but I say just one more thing. I enjoyed watching the film. It was a great entertaining; it was fun watching the film. A minority group of non rap fans may not enjoy the film just because they simply cannot accept rap; otherwise, the film is great fun.
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