All Eyez on Me

All Eyez on Me follows Tupac Shakur from his early days as a performer and student activist to a global figure who redefined hip hop with his raw lyrics and fearless persona. The film charts his acting work, poetry, and outspoken stance on social issues, then shifts to the turbulent years in which he navigates fame, controversy, and imprisonment. It portrays his arrival at Death Row Records and the intense pressure that comes with being under a spotlight that magnifies every feud and grievance. The story emphasizes how Tupac's art and public life shaped a legacy that continues to echo beyond his years. It also sketches the era's shifting media landscape and the public's growing curiosity about his life.

Directed by Benny Boom, the movie presents a biographical take on Tupac Shakur. Screenwriters Jeremy Haft, Eddie Gonzalez and Steven Bagatourian translate his life into a narrative about fame, the clashes that defined him, and the pull of his ideas.

The film grossed approximately $55.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $40 million. It found an audience with fans of Tupac and biopics. Its performance exceeded expectations in several international markets too. Domestic numbers contributed to a solid return.

All Eyez on Me frames Tupac as a cultural force beyond music, highlighting his outspoken activism and courtroom battles and the way his work influenced fashion and later generations of MCs. It helped keep debates about art and society in the public eye. Fans remember his rhymes. Viewers remember Tupac.

Critics gave mixed responses, with some applauding Demetrius Shipp Jr's performance while others felt the narrative skimmed over complexities. The film examines fame and art, the pull of activism, the tensions with the music industry, and how Tupac balanced public controversy with creative work. Some argue it misses depth today.