Straight to the theater to see ~~ Straight Outta Compton ?

synopsis: 
In 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A's first studio album, "Straight Outta Compton," stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern Los Angeles. With guidance from veteran manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame, fortune and a place in history.


Release date: August 14, 2015 (USA)
Director: F. Gary Gray
Music composed by: Joseph Trapanese
Production companies: Legendary Pictures, New Line Cinema
Distributor: Universal Studios

I couldn't wait to watch this movie. The minute I saw my first trailer I knew it was a movie that I HAD to see.  Not many people don't know the names Ice Cube, Easy E, and Dr. Dre. Just like I'm willing to be majority of  you know NWA.

So to watch the story of how the music I enjoyed for many years came alive was very exciting. Needless to say the sound track was off the chain! How could it not be? You get to listen to Snoop, Dre, Easy E, and Ice Cub discover their talents and write lyrics songs that went platinum. I would be willing to be you like at least one if not all of those artist! I know when i was younger I had all of Snoop and Dr. Dre's CDs.

The movie also shows stories that were making headlines during the late 80s. Most of us were old enough to remember seeing actual new footage.

Casting was amazing the actors look like the artist probably did when they were teens. The voices match also so if you close your eyes you can identify them when they speak as well. They were easy to identify at first site.

If you didn't guess it's not suitable for small children. There's tons of violence and enough filthy language to embarrass a few people I know. But if you grew up on the music, you're ears are very used to that type of talk.  It's an attention grabbing can't look away movie with a real plot and with some tear jerking scenes.

I would give the movie a 4 out of 5 stars.  I say well worth going to the movies for! It would make a great date night movie.

Check out the trailer:

Should you run to the theater to watch No Escape?

synopsis:

American businessman Jack Dwyer (Owen Wilson), wife Annie and their two young daughters arrive in Southeast Asia to begin a new life. As his company plans to improve the region's water quality, the family quickly learns that they're right in the middle of a political uprising. Armed rebels attack the hotel where they're staying, ordered to kill any foreigners that they encounter. Amid utter chaos, Jack must find a way to save himself and his loved ones from the violence erupting all around them.

Release date: August 26, 2015 (USA)
Director: John Erick Dowdle
Distributor: The Weinstein Company
Screenplay: John Erick Dowdle, Drew Dowdle
Producers: Drew Dowdle, David Lancaster, Michel Litvak


I was excited to watch No Escape I like Owen Wilson and the trailer looked amazing.  The movie is not what I expected. It was a B movie (what I call low budget) although it somewhat kept my attention it is not an action packed edge of the seat movie.

It's a totally predictable movie but at some point I didn't even care to guess what would happen next. It made no difference to me.

I would give it a 2 out of 5 stars and recommend waiting until it comes out on DVD. It's not a rush to watch type of movie.



Watch the trailer here