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All Eyez on Me

In June the much anticipated 2Pac biopic All Eyez on Me was released. The critics were brutal and a number of fans had mixed reviews as well. As a 2Pac fan, I enjoyed the film. While there were scenes in the movie that seemed rushed, overall, it was well done. Having a glimpse inside the life of 2Pac was incredible. He was a creative genius, activist, and poet, easy on the eyes, bold, and outspoken, all of which All Eyez on Me portrayed well. Prior to the release of the biopic, I was already familiar with his music and a number of his films (specifically Juice and Poetic Justice) both being films where you could see his star rising. His portrayal as Bishop in Juice was terrifying in the best kind of way. He owned the part masterfully. And in his role as Lucky in Poetic Justice, you could still see the street side of him, with a chill and likeable vibe. What’s incredible about 2Pac is the fact that his legacy still remains and not just because of the release of All Eyez on Me, but more so because of the meaningful art he created through his music. Sure, he made some mistakes in his life, but to get a glimpse of what his journey was like was real. And regardless of the negative reviews from the critics, All Eyez on Me was great. If you haven’t seen it, I recommend checking it out. It’s dope. 

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