If box office is Moans of a Blossomed Sister in lawany indication, All Eyez on Memight be the biopic Tupac fans have been waiting for – it did big business in its first day in theaters, beating out even Pixar's Cars 3.
But not everyone is thrilled with the film's portrayal of Shakur's life.
SEE ALSO: Summer movie preview: What to watch if you're feeling nostalgicJada Pinkett Smith, a childhood friend of Shakur's who is played by Kat Graham in the movie, was apparently none too pleased with its portrayal of their relationship.
Forgive me... my relationship to Pac is too precious to me for the scenes in All Eyez On Me to stand as truth.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
Pinkett Smith then set the record straight on several of the film's inaccuracies regarding their friendship.
Pac never read me that poem. I didn't know that poem existed until it was printed in his book.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
Pac never said goodbye to me before leaving for LA. He had to leave abruptly and it wasn't to pursue his career.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
I've never been to any of Pac's shows by his request. We never had an argument backstage.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
While it's a given that any biopic will take some creative license, some do so more gently or gracefully than others. In the case of All Eyez on Me, Pinkett Smith described the film's "reimagining" of her friendship with the late rapper as "deeply hurtful."
Even as Pinkett Smith voiced her displeasure, though, she made sure to clarify that she did not blame the actors for playing their roles.
To @KatGraham and @Dshippjr this is no fault of yours. Thank you for bringing so much heart and spirit to your roles.
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017
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