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| Director: Nick Broomfield (2002) |
Nick Broomfield’s documentary on the
murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls is certainly an interesting one.
Starting with an insight to the duo’s early years, it charts their friendship
and fallout, with interviews from friends and family for both of these hip-hop
legends. It covers some interesting theories about the killings, with culprits
ranging from corrupt cops to gang bosses. However, the captivating subject
matter is deflated by Broomfield’s monotone voiceover, dismantling the
enjoyment of the documentary somewhat. His jump tactics to acquire interviews
are also a little haphazard, making for interesting encounters which are simultaneously
insightful and vague. Despite only lasting 108 minutes, this documentary seems
to drag while feeling underdeveloped in certain areas. A prison interview with
Deathrow Records Suge Knight marks a severely missed opportunity in this solid
yet unspectacular documentary that doesn’t fulfil the potential of its topic.
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