'Straight Outta Compton' Sees Unexpected Huge Success With Opening Weekend Sales

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N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton hit theaters three days ago. Opening weekend ticket sales more than doubled the estimated projections of $25 million, bringing in $56.1 million and making it the biggest opening weekend for a music bio ever. Not only did viewers support the F. Gary Gray-directed film but critics did too. Rotten Tomatoes gave Straight Outta Compton a score of 88%. You can also check out the Dr.Dre-assisted soundtrack for the movie here if you haven’t already.

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