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Tupac - Resurrection (2003)

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Average Rating: 6.7/10
Reviews Counted: 86
Fresh: 67 | Rotten: 19

There's no question where the director's loyalty lies in this one-sided tribute; however, Tupac's charisma makes this doc an engaging sit.

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Average Rating: 6.6/10
Critic Reviews: 32
Fresh: 26 | Rotten: 6

There's no question where the director's loyalty lies in this one-sided tribute; however, Tupac's charisma makes this doc an engaging sit.

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Many unauthorized video titles have been released about the life of rap superstar Tupac Shakur. Tupac: Resurrection is the only one to be both executive produced by his mother, former Black Panther Afeni Shakur, and benefit from access to the MTV archives. The documentary is the feature-length debut for director Lauren Lazin, who has created several highly rated programs for both MTV and PBS. Using voice-overs, interviews, and other vocal tracks recorded by the late artist himself, the film

Jun 15, 2004

$7.6M

Paramount Pictures

All Critics (97) | Top Critics (34) | Fresh (68) | Rotten (19) | DVD (11)

It's amazing stuff.

November 17, 2003 Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper | Comment
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It never addresses the problem that the more Tupac opens his mouth to explain what his music is or isn't about, and what role in society it is or isn't supposed to serve, the more obvious it becomes that his views aren't reflected in the actual music.

November 15, 2003 Full Review Source: Salon.com | Comment
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It's great to hear a person no longer with us captured so bountifully in interviews, talking and even bubbling about his friends, his legacy and his scrapes.

November 14, 2003 Full Review Source: USA Today | Comment
USA Today
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[An] absorbing experience.

November 14, 2003 Full Review Source: Toronto Star | Comment
Toronto Star
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Fans, of course, will devour this film, but there's plenty to chew on for the uninitiated as well.

November 14, 2003 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle | Comment
San Francisco Chronicle
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This film's title is accurate. Tupac Shakur is more alive than he's ever been -- and more endlessly fascinating than ever.

November 14, 2003 Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | Comment
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Gripping documentary, see it with your teens.

December 29, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

The winning conceit of producer/director Lauren Lazin's flamboyant documentary about the life of Tupac Shakur is that the late rapper's voice is the primary source the audience hears.

May 15, 2009 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | Comment
ColeSmithey.com

Whether he's dead or alive, this film reveals Tupac to be a scared, skinny kid with a gun, and a vulnerable human being who could easily be pierced by bullets, just like the rest of us.

May 25, 2007 Comments (3)
Afro-American

A dishearteningly incomplete portrait.

May 4, 2005 Full Review Source: Lessons of Darkness | Comment (1)
Lessons of Darkness

This is a well-stocked DVD, with a wealth of special features to its credit.

August 24, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment
Apollo Guide

The film would have been strengthened if it had been a little more willing to challenge Tupac's behaviour.

August 24, 2004 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | Comment (1)
Apollo Guide

A must-see not only for fans of Shakur's music but for anyone who appreciates a well-told life story.

November 21, 2003 Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Tupac - Resurrection

One of my favorite documentaries of all time. Even if you never listened too Tupac, or rap all that much, you'd still probably be interested in the story of his life, if you gave this movie a shot.

June 27, 2007
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Bobby Hobbs

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Undeniably more faithful to how a biopic movie than others. 2Pac was one of the greatest Rappers out there, & I'm thankful I got a chance to meet this guy at the age of 6 (one year after I met Chris Wallace). I was a Compton boy. May his soul rest in peace.

May 27, 2010
Frisby2007
George Roman

Super Reviewer

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