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dcastillo Star Player
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marga86 Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:48 am Post subject: |
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How good this movie is will rest on the actor's hands.
Tupac was such a polarizing figure that if the actor doesnt do a good job of emulating it, the movie is going to suck. Here's to hoping he does a good job; pac is my favorite rapper of all time. |
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'Pac was my childhood hero, I'd watch pretty much anything about him, so will definitely be checking this out.
That being said, it's the first time it's been a cinematic film with someone else playing Pac (save for a cameo in notorious), so will feel strange to see Demetrius Shipp as Pac. He does look like him from a side profile though, can he capture Pac's mannerisms will be the bigger question. _________________ Lakers, Chargers, Dodgers, Arsenal FC.
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:50 am Post subject: |
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Moses wrote: | 'Pac was my childhood hero, I'd watch pretty much anything about him, so will definitely be checking this out.
That being said, it's the first time it's been a cinematic film with someone else playing Pac (save for a cameo in notorious), so will feel strange to see Demetrius Shipp as Pac. He does look like him from a side profile though, can he capture Pac's mannerisms will be the bigger question. |
He had a cameo in the NWA movie too _________________ Kobe |
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dcastillo Star Player
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:58 am Post subject: |
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Moses wrote: | 'Pac was my childhood hero, I'd watch pretty much anything about him, so will definitely be checking this out.
That being said, it's the first time it's been a cinematic film with someone else playing Pac (save for a cameo in notorious), so will feel strange to see Demetrius Shipp as Pac. He does look like him from a side profile though, can he capture Pac's mannerisms will be the bigger question. |
This movie will be dissected so much I don't see it doing well based on that alone. People will find a way to complain even if it's only a little bit. |
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A guy who has never acted before playing Pac. Another guy who has never directed a film before is the director.
As Stephen A Smith would say "HOW CAN YOU BE SO DISRESPECTFUL!?!?!?" |
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dcastillo Star Player
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I remember hearing John singletary was going to help with the project but left after a couple months of filming because he said the movie wasn't going to do Tupac right. |
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buduan wrote: | A guy who has never acted before playing Pac. Another guy who has never directed a film before is the director.
As Stephen A Smith would say "HOW CAN YOU BE SO DISRESPECTFUL!?!?!?" |
The actor looks close enough to Tupac. I'm guessing that played a big part in casting him. He doesn't seem to have his distinctive voice though.
I just hope this is isn't another rushed copycat project because of "Straight Outta Compton's" success. _________________ "Suck it up. Don't be a baby. Do your job." - Kobe Bryant |
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