Straight Outta Compton: reviews

What the critics say average 8.0 from 8 outlets

• 10 VultureDavid Edelstein 'Straight Outta Compton' aims to cross cultures and sanctify the wisdom of the street ? to make a universal underdog story. Read
• 8.8 Rolling StonePeter Travers 'Straight Outta Compton' is epic, baby, an explosively entertaining hip-hop biopic that raps home truths about race and police brutality. Read
• 8.5 The WrapJames Rocchi "It tells a powerful, attractive and compelling story about how the United States challenged and changed to five young black men, and how they in turn challenged and changed America." Read
• 8.3 Entertainment WeeklyChris Nashawaty It?s hugely entertaining and occasionally maddening. Read
• 8.2 VarietyScott Foundas "While 'Compton' is undoubtedly topical, it is also timeless in its description of how artists and writers transform the world around them in a personal, angry, profane, vibrant and unique way." Read
• 7.5 The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeFore "Most of the time it fulfills its mission, bringing to life the story of the origin of a group whose influence is still felt." Read
• 7.0 CinemaníaEdu Galán "Even with many limitations and falling in certain sentimentality, Gray is determined to show the American Dream." Read
• 6.0 FotogramasRoger Salvans "For neighborhood kids fans of traditional biopics" Read