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Summary: Great Rapper Great Movie
Review: I wasnt too sure when i went to see this in theaters... But i was amazed by how this movie made me feel... A must have
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Summary: Lacking "Mile"-age.
Review: "8 Mile" is more or less everything the trailer promised it would be, but that's not a good thing. In this contrived rags-to-riches story, hip hop's great white hope Eminem is Rabbit, who struggles to hold down a job while living in a trailer park with his mom (Kim Basinger) and kid sister. But Rabbit's skills as a rapper get the attention of his peers, who try to give him enough encouragement to compete in a heated hip hop face-off which may lead to a promising record deal. Lacking both confidence and self-esteem, Rabbit avoids the challenge until he meets his love interest, played by Brittany Murphy. From there begins an against-all-odds story that's been done before, but better ("Purple Rain" and "Rocky"). Director Curtis Hanson ("Wonder Boys," "L.A. Confidential") takes a bizarre step backwards in this movie and fails to extract any genuine emotion from the cast or its settings. The result is a film that's as processed as a Swanson TV dinner. Scenes that are supposed to have emotional weight drew unintended laughs from this viewer, who was left baffled as to how this became a hit other than Eminem's bankability as a star. Women don't get a fair shake in this movie, either, for they are portrayed as irresponsible, self-centered, and promiscuous. And the scene where Rabbit defends a gay man seems like an all too calculated move to counter arguments that Eminem is homophobic. Speaking of Emimen, it's hard to determine how good an actor he really is based on "8 Mile." To his benefit, he appears natural and relaxed in front of the camera, but the story mirrors his own so closely that one could argue that he's merely playing himself. The concept of acting is that you're stepping OUTSIDE of character when delivering a performance. In this movie, Eminem stays well WITHIN character, so, thusly, there's no performance. The hip hop themes, its Detroit location, and its script provide an all too secure safety net for the rapper. Not that it will matter to 15-year-olds nationwide. Surely, the time will come when Hollywood makes a gritty and powerful hip hop drama, but until then, we're gonna have to settle for movies like "8 Mile."
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Summary: Great Movie, first time through
Review: If You like rap, which I do... This movie is great. Eminem is suprisingly a great actor, and who better to play the part of himself. Actually the film is based only loosely on his life, but none the less he delivers a strong preformance and a great movie. If you dont own this, dont worry, this was all written after my first time seeing it, knowing everything first makes it mediocore a couple times thru.
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Summary: dang!!!
Review: Well, first of all, i LOVE EMINEM and i have to say that this is THE best movie I've ever seen. It was a semi-biography of Em's life and it reveals the hardships of growing up without anyone to depend on but yourself. He goes throught the trials and tribulations of being different and proving that he deserves the same respect that everyone else does.
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Summary: 8 Mile Review
Review: WOW! Where to begin? Marshal playing jimmy, Growing up in a tough neighbour hood where you had to be "it" to be in. This movie showed the viewers how it was for marshal (Eminem) growing up in detroit. The movie was good but lacked in some of the important aspects. When the movie finished i thought to myself, is that it? It kind of left you with an uncertainty. It has alot of sex and violence in it, which is really what eminem is about, I rate it 3 stars, no higher.
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Summary: For the Underdog in All of Us
Review: Most people have a strong feeling, one way or another about Eminem. I am amazed that his name is still topic of conversation (or vigorous debate) at almost every party or social gathering that I attend. In spite of the buzz that comes along with his presense outside of the film, Eminem manages to give a gritty, gut-level performance that transcends the hype of his musical persona(s). Yes, there are significant parallels to his life and it had to help him to draw on the appropriate emotions, but he delivers what's needed in every scene. Despite strong supporting performances, the success of this film rests on his shoulders and in my opinion, he comes through. The look of the film is bleak and effectively conveys the poverty (both emotional and financial) and of his character's life. This film will either change your opinion about Eminem or cement it firmly in place. But it's worth an attempt to put prejudice aside and see what else lies beneath the surface of one of music's baddest boys.
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Summary: good extras + good movie = good dvd
Review: The movie isnt EXACTLY my cup of tea. Its basically Rocky with rapping, but it IS well done. The acting is surpisingly good and you will feel pumped up for the battle rap showdown at the end. Even if you dont like eminem this is still a good show. As for whether it has anything to do with Eminem (or marshall mathers or whatever) real life -- who knows? But the movie does seem to want to be sort of a Purple Rain type defining movie.
The extras on the dvd though are very interesting. The improptu rap showdown between eminem and some of the extras is quite good even though he handles everyone super easily. The extra video (superman) is also sort of funny. Basically this is a solid dvd for fans of the movie, fans of eminem, fans of hip hop and people who just like adrenaline infused flicks. go for it. But keep the kiddies away... the subject matter is adult and so is the language.
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Summary: The Mean Streets
Review: I saw this movie at the theater, and I'd say that it was the most astonishing movie I'd ever seen! Basically, you travel through the life of a younger Eminem(1995)as he struggles to make it big as a rapper in Detroit. He lives with his white trash mother, defends his younger sister(based on Hailie, his daughter)and works through all of the means of the streets. To be exact, the 8 Mile provides a detailed look at the streets as well, and it gives all of us people who live in "posh 'hoods" and not as a bum a real look at a different lifestyle, struggling against the streets. Eminem does a great job of acting among Kim Basinger and Mekhi Phifer, and you can actually believe it's him, basically because it is him in his life. Kim Basinger and the other stars are a little less believable than Em. The music is great, the battles are fun to watch, Eminem is great, and overall, 8 Mile is a great movie to see!
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Summary: A review
Review: I think that Em did a really great job at acting in this film. I also think that the director Curtis Hanson did a really good job on getting involved with the film. I think that Em made his first movie he should do more but as different roles.
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Summary: pleasantly suprised
Review: if i had any idea watching this movie would make me a fan, i probly wouldnt have watched it. unfortunately im hooked. it was a great ride, and well acted.
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