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Summary: TUPAC: Rap's Only True Icon..
Review: Tupac Resurrection is an insightful and revealing look into the mind of one of rap's pioneering artists. Multi-talented, angst ridden Tupac Shakur was a man of many contradictions, but this film gave me a deeper understanding of this unique artist through interviews that encompass all the highs and lows of his extraordinary, albeit much too short life.
Everything that a Tupac Shakur enthusiast would want to know is here: his family's roots with the Black Panther movement, his mother's political activism, Tupac's teenage years and education, his embryonic rap career with Shock G and The Underground, his much publicized arrests, his incarceration on sexual abuse charges, his involvement with Death Row records and his eventual shooting death in Las Vegas.
The Tupac Shakur that shines through in the interview footage is surprisingly amiable, intelligent and down to earth, a sharp contrast to the volatile nature that the media was unfortunately all too quick to focus on.
Most impressive is the immense respect he conveys for women, critics of the rap genre's often misogynistic nature should watch this film with an open mind, they just might learn something.
The archival footage of Shakur throughout his career makes for some of the film's most memorable moments-performances, court appearances and news footage supplement the interviews nicely.
The film is aided by its incredible soundtrack-Tupac's lyrics are certainly the most intellectual, insightful and thought provoking that the genre has to offer, often reflecting a unique sensitivity lacking in the recorded works of less talented rappers. The passion that Tupac had for his music is always evident.
Perhaps the saddest thing about this film is realizing that this talented individual died at just twenty five, had he lived a long life there is no telling what he could have achieved for both himself and his community. Shakur possessed an incomparable charisma that has yet to be rivaled. This film is a fitting tribute to the legacy he left behind.
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Summary: compelling view of a man's life
Review: ***1/2 Gangsta' Rap artist Tupac Shakur was gunned down on the streets of Las Vegas in 1996, the end result of the life he led and the people he knew. He was 25. The documentary "Tupac: Resurrection" takes an unusual and interesting approach to its subject, allowing the deceased singer to speak to us, as it were, directly from the grave. The film begins with him commenting on his own murder, then tracing back over the events of his life as a means of both setting the record straight and trying to make some sense out of all that happened to him in his very brief time here on earth.
The film, directed by Lauren Lazin, relies primarily on interviews Tupac gave throughout his short career, supplemented with some additional commentary from those who knew him best. Though he became a lightning rod of controversy due to both his criminal activities and his provocative (i.e. violent, sexist) lyrics, Tupac saw himself more as a "voice of the people," using his music as a vehicle for reaching out to and connecting with the downtrodden, impoverished blacks living in the kinds of ghettoes from which he himself sprang. However, even many well-known black leaders and spokespersons had trouble accepting Tupac's rather rose-colored definition of himself. What's most interesting about "Tupac: Resurrection" is the dichotomy it establishes between the violence, drug use and criminal activities which played so prominent a part in Tupac's life, and the genial, reflective, almost apologetic tone of so much of what we hear him saying. It's hard to know just how much of what has found its way into this film is really raw truth and how much is sugarcoated revisionism designed to "resurrect" and burnish a man's posthumous image and reputation. His views on women come out particularly incoherent and unresolved. Yet, "Tupac: Resurrection" is an intriguing documentary because it gives us a glimpse not only into a strangely conflicted individual but also into the even more bizarre world of corporate thuggery he inhabited. Like many artists who have attempted to speak for the "little people," Tupac became a victim of his own success and celebrity, living the kind of pampered lifestyle that most of the people he was singing about would clearly never know. It's a conflict as old as art itself, and it is one that Tupac, for understandable reasons, was never able to resolve in his own life. Interestingly, however, his brutal death at the hands of murderous rivals, demonstrated that he never made it quite so far from his roots as his lavish lifestyle might otherwise have suggested.
As a document, the film traces Tupac from his early years as the child of two Black Panther members ( a pedigree that, he believes, set him on the path to social crusader early on), through his youth in poverty, his exposure to literature and drama at a performing arts high school in Baltimore, his early attempts at performing, his meteoric rise in the music industry, his years as a controversial celebrity, his burgeoning film career, his continuing battles with police, the first attempt on his life, his conviction for rape, his time in prison, and, finally, to the rivalry between his own West Coast label, Death Row Records, and the East Coast label, Bad Boy Records, which ultimately led to his untimely death. For that little bit of history alone, the film is worth watching.
As someone who knew very little about the life of Tupac - and even less about his music - before watching the movie, I found him to be both appealing and repellant, frightening and charismatic. The film leaves the audience feeling as conflicted as the subject - which is what a truly successful documentary should do after all.
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Summary: Excellent Resurrection of The True Pirate
Review: 2pac's life was a beautiful one, in being so ugly and scarred and yet showing through in the end with light. He gave us the power to go out on the streets, throw our guns in the gutters, scream "THUG LIFE!" and never regret it.
This movie is best accompanied by the book of the same title. It is so amazingly terrific a documentation of the life of Tupac Amuru Shakur that you starve to know more. But no more will come, unfortunately, because this beautiful and amazing man's life was cut short in a targetted driveby by a white Cadillac on a four-way intersection in The City of Angels. Wether you respect the world of hip-hop or not, you will be amazed by this man's fluency in the arts and self-expression, and his ability to pull himself up from the ugly world of poverty.
THUG LIFE 4 EVAR!
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Summary: 5 stars, nothing less.....
Review: After reading some of the reviews here, it was time for me to speak my opinion on Tupac's documentary. First of all, to all the people who are saying this movie is biased and needs an outside view: You guys completely and utterly missed the entire point of the documentary!!! We have already had a trillion documentaries on 2Pac, with an outside view and/or opinion, and many of them have been wrong, inaccurate, or just flat out ignorant. With "Resurrection", we get the TRUTH to who Tupac really was as a person. Why have an outside view?? Nobody can tell Tupac's story better than the man himself. All the lies and false labels the media labeled him throughout the years are finally put to rest.The film starts off with Pac in the car, with his classic reflective song "Starin Through My Rear View" playing in the background, just before he gets shot and then starts from his childhood in chronilogical order up until his death, literally a visual autobiography. He sheds much light on his life as a young child, his Black Panther heritage, and what the purpose of his music was and stood for. Many of his troubles with the law do indeed take a back seat here, and for good reason. These are things that the press only seem to look at, while choosing to ignore his talents and the positives of his music. We already know he was very controversial, and that he had alot of trouble with the law. Finally, we get to see it from his point of view. He admits that some of his troubles were his fault, and that he didnt take responsibility for some of his actions. At the same time, he points out that some of his cases were unwarranted, and that he was not at fault. For those who have only had a negative view of him, it is highly suggested that you see this movie. Even for those who know much about him already, even if you are a huge fan to begin with, there are some things about him you will definatly learn here. This isnt about Tupac the artist. It's about Tupac the HUMAN BEING. Overall, Pac was a extremely intelligent, well-read deep thinker, with a charismatic personalty, a sense of humor, and an extremely sensitive side to him. He was also a very angry, confused indivdual as well, and why he was all these things is broken down perfectly in this film. Tupac wasnt a perfect person, and he made many bad decisions during his life, something he admits during this film. However, we all make bad choices in life. Overall, I think Pac gives an honest (brutal honesty is something you can ALWAYS expect from Pac, whether in his interviews or in his music) view of who he really was. He was far from being the loud-mouthed, ignorant gangsta that the press and the rich, right-winged conservatives put forth (and continue to put forth even today). What he was/is, a revolutionary, a poet, and spokesman for the oppressed young people disenfranchised by the older people who refuse to listen to their pain, and for those who "grew up on the otherside of perfect". Why the mainstream media and upper class conservatives continue to loath his ideas and what he stood for is beyond me. Ignorance and blindness is perhaps the best explanation for that. In any case, love him or hate him, you better start getting used to him, because he is now considered a legend by many, and his music will continue to be played and bought for years to come. He is considered by many to be the biggest musical icon of the last 15-20 years (he's arguably the biggest icon since Michael Jackson), and is perhaps the Elvis Presley of this generation. His voice and words will continue to be heard forever. His legacy wont be dying out anytime soon. For those who seek to understand him and what he stood for, this movie is a must see. For people who already follow him, it is still a must see.
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Summary: Tupac- Resurrection
Review: Bought the special collecters edition of "Tupac Resurrection" (2003) earlier today. I am very impressed by the way this movie was put together, to have everything in his own words was a real highlight and this is by far the most comprehensive release about him. This movie really gives people an idea of who Pac was, and how he came up while also showing his motivation, struggles, ambitions and influences. I liked the numerous pictures of Pac at different stages of his life and the fact that his own music serves alot of the movies background. The special features menu is full of gems, my personal favourites are the never before seen interviews, and the section entitled "Remembering Tupac" which has music artists, family and friends recollecting. Today (June 16th) is the day Tupac was born, highly recommend getting this DVD for the collection whether your new to Pac or have followed him since his first album like myself. Gone, but never forgotten. One Love.
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Summary: i loved it
Review: I guess it depends on your taste. I liked the spin of using Tupac's own voice to tell his own story, and including footage from his entire life.
I think it is worth it to buy this and have this in your collection if you are a Tupac fan. The extras on this DVD make this a worthwhile purchase, and you do get your money's worth.
I'm not going to spend a lot of time writing about it, because I see that others have done good reviews. And they do it justice.
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Summary: It's made a fan out of me
Review: I never really understood gangsta rap or it's appeal. I never really understood what "Thug Life" meant. And I certainly never understood why Tupac has such a fan following.
But I watched this movie, and I understood perfectly.
Simply put, watch this flick. It's a truely eye opening film and will change your mind about any negative things you've heard about Pac or any rapper.
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Summary: Enlightening
Review: I never was much of a Tupac fan but this dvd has got my interest up. He seemed to be a talented creative man with the ability to throw rhymes and put him emotions into making art. Negative thoughts or images can also be made into art and I think some of that was accomplished by him. Not to say that his thoughts were all negative. He made some valid points. I liked how he said that were are all America and he wanted acceptance for himself not just about the race, but about what he believed surrounded his people, poverty, unfair and unequal treatment, drug addicts, gangsters, etc. I believe that too, I believe that we all need to be accepted because we all make up this country, no matter if what we do is positive or negative or both. Some of the stuff he said seemed hypocritical. So I took some stuff and threw some stuff away. What stood out was this enigmatic character, who had a whole lot of energy. He wanted alot of attention and maybe some of the need for attention may have turned into addiction. I think this strivng to be heard and respected could have caused problems for him. Whether he ticked the wrong people off or was murdered as a marketing strategy, your guess is as good as mine. It seems like whenever a black man gets to vocal he seems to get taken out. I could be wrong it just seems like that. Who does it or who is behind it may be different in each case or it may not be. It is just sad. I think as Tupac evolved he could have really been a force in the black community as a whole, not just for the ghetto but even more than that. The movie basically tells the story of Tupac, which has been pieced together brilliantly, in his own words. That is what really hits home. It really seems like he is talking from the other side. Definatley enlightening and not a waste of time, even for people who may not be fans of rap, a real history on not just this man but on rap music itself and the industry.
Lisa Nary
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Summary: tupac's best documentary yet !!!
Review: i saw it in theaters & its by far the best thing ever done on the king of hip hop " 2pac " , i cant wait for the dvd to come out with the special features & stuff .
its tupac like u've never seen him before , i personaly like the clips from the MTV interview with pac
any way i recommend this dvd for all hip hop fans & all the die hard 2pac fans
2pac forever
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Summary: Riveting, captivating and enthralling
Review: I was never a fan of rap music, and for the most part, I still do not like most of it. However, after viewing this documentary on Tupac, I became very interested in this gifted, talented young man whose life was cut much too short. The world has lost a truly promising and magnetic artist/activist. I was genuinely surprised to see that Tupac was a very intelligent and articulate young man. His writing, his poetry, his acting ability and his political savvy, all were far beyond his young age. If he had lived and matured, he could (and would, I believe)) have become one of America's leaders. It is so sad that he is gone. What a waste...
Buy this DVD or if you don't want to buy it, at least SEE IT. I think you will understand what I'm talking about.
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