"Straight Outta Compton" is the energized biopic telling the story of notorious rap group N.W.A. 'R' rated, the film deep dives into the struggles of the musician's lives while addressing the racial issues that plagued southern Los Angeles during their rise. The violent gang-ridden tone of the film is accentuated by the fact that there was a real-life drive-by shooting on the set of the film (per XXL Magazine). Critically and financially successful, and touted for its historical accuracy, it is hard to see how the film could be edited any better.
Upon home media release, a B-side director's cut was included that offered 20 minutes of additional content. Director F. Gary Gray put it best when he discussed the alternative version with Collider: "There's more Compton, more controversy, more danger, more music, more relationships, more nuances. It's more of the original vision."
Aside from extending the musical performances, the additional footage explores many of the character's romantic relationships, especially Eazy-E, who gains the most traction in the director's cut. For fans that enjoyed the exploration of this founding West Coast rap group, the extra third-of-an-hour only bolsters the film.
