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Summary: Eminem is the man
Review: He's one of the best rappers and he did his thang on the big screen too, and he was really good. But anyway, the movie was hot, the story was brilliant, the freestlye battles were tight. And the extra dvd bonus footage was hot too, especially the Superman video, which is just hilarious and sexy, like most of Eminem's videos are. I just love that man. But anyway, I recommend this dvd to anyone who is a hip-hop fan, and others too would enjoy.
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Summary: REAL HIP-HOP MOVIE
Review: For those of you writng negative reports about this movie are straight up crazy. This movie takes you back to one of the golden eras of hip-hop. 1994-1995 was the year that hip-hop got re-invented to what we hear today. This movie portrayed all of the positive things in hip-hop. I mean the rap battle goes back to the old school Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick days. Very solid movie. Em did his thing. I mean his freestyle at the end was tight. I don't own the movie but for those of you trying to build a better collection you need to add this one to the list. Without a doubt a 5 STAR MOVIE......"Cause son they shook, cause ain't no such thing as half-way crooks. Scared to death and scared to look"....Classic Film..
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Summary: unpleasently mixed bag
Review: What I feared the most about this flick and what was in fact the main reason (along with not wanting to be trapped in a theater full of teen hoodlums) I didn't see the film in theatre despite my respect for the director is related to the soundtrack. Being someone who hasn't listened to hip-hop consistently for four years, I didn't want to hear a bunch of songs by eminem and xzibit and 50 cent (whoever the hell that is) as the backdrop for a film. But, to my surprise, right at the outset, we're greeted with mobb deep's shook ones and we pretty much never look back (or forward as it were) except for Lose Yourself at the credits and a little chopped into one scene. What you will hear is more mobb deep, biggie, tupac, naughty by nature and an abundance of wu tang as the score for the lives of the hip hop obsessed characters. Though, this is what I would have expected had I known that the story took place in '95 as director Hansen is a master of time and place. The free styling heard throughout is also a delight. Without the handicap that the real eminem suffers from (namely derivative west coast production) BRabbit spills some of the more memorable battle rhymes you're likely to hear. If you don't have some love for rap (past or present) you really should just stay away from this film because there's probably no way that it can please you. Because outside of the music itself, everything in the film (good and bad) reflects the good and ill of hip hop. There's a great sense of place (much like you'll find in rap) but it's very exclusionary to any virtue that is not urban. Also, all of the hatred that the hip hop culture has for women is poured into the two female characters. All of the scenes of male camaraderie, be it rousting about an open car hood or charging into battle with another click, rings true and reflects a certain joy and zeal. But whenever there's a female onscreen (unless its in the person of a decidedly androgynous rappess), there lingers a foul stench of hatred and the story loses all verisimilitude. The women - the mother and girlfriend (for lack of a better term - I'm referring to the sexy-vapid plot device in a short (frequently lifted) skirt played by brittany murphy) are self serving and manipulative and all too obsessed with either (as the mother) having a man or (in the case of the girl) using one for self gain. It's really a shame that after all these years hip hop is still bubbling to an overflow with misogyny. Even if they wanted to make the female characters loathsome, nothing excuse the loss-point driving action of Murphy's character felandering with one of b rabbits friends in a location where they knew he was due to show up at any second. Just insulting to the inteligence.
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Summary: Decent Movie
Review: I was tempted to give this four stars because it did not jump out at me and shake me. However, the acting is good (Eminem is surprisingly good), the plot is simple but somewhat novel, the editing is very good, the soundtrack is very good and the extras are very good (you have to check out the amateur rap fights). Yes, I like Eminem and think he is one of the most creative artists of the 90s. I also like classical music and classic rock. Although he does use a lot of expletives, this is a case where the expletives are not a mask for inferior work -- his stuff is good. The movie does not have him swearing nearly as much as his music does. However, there are several sexual situations that should stay out of the reach of youngsters. The ending leaves us with hope and comes as a real positive outcome -- not sure how a "dark" message could be taken from that. It seems much more mature than many "serious" films being done these days.
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Summary: 8 Mile Review
Review: This movie wasn't as great as everyone says it was. I think there could have been a whole lot more written to the movie. The ending of the movie wasn't too good. I was kinda disappointed at the end of the movie. I think there could have been a better ending written. I would say the movie was fair. I think that if you never seen it, to rent it before you buy it, because you might feel the same way I do about that movie. If I would have seen it in theather's, I would haven't boughten cuz I didn't like it that much. Although, I am a big eminem fan, I just didn't think his movie was that gr8.
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Summary: BORING
Review: "8 Mile" had to be one of the most heavily promoted Hollywood flicks since I don't know when. Every two, no make that, one minute, you saw the ads of worldwide pop icon Eminem with his hood up while "Lose Yourself" is played in the background. Add to that, a huge overplayed hit(the aforemetioned title above) and Eminem's megastardom, the hype machine went into overload.
But with most Eminem work, a natural curiosity brewed up. So you'd think that things would be actually intresting. NOT! I actually was personally suprised how boring "8 Mile" is. With all the hype and all the mouth of Em, I thought things would be lively. But I was wrong. In fact,"8 Mile" seems like every standard urban drama just with more gloss. Eminem does a good enough take as "Rabbit", the film's down-on-his-luck hero which is based of course on the star's real life. And you already know the whole plot but I mean, aside from some of the freestyle battles which capture some real enegery and some of the great 1995-era rap played(vintage Biggie; Mobb Deep; etc.), there's nothing in "8 Mile" to stand out. It's just so unremarkable. "8 Mile" is pretty much formulaic urban cinema that appeals to young women(the target auidence) and surburban rap fans that doesn't challenge or truly intrest. You'd think that they'd at least to try to disguise the fact that the film is basically a result of Eminem's high marketbility but it just falls flat. I really came to it with a natural curiousity since I love music-based films and I was just left wanting more. Very overrated. One of the more duller movies I've seen in a while.
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Summary: You Always Have a Chance to Turn things Around (4.5 stars)
Review: There's so many things that could've gone wrong with this film. It could've turned out to be another "Glitter" disaster. However, that did not happen at all. What DID happen was that "8 Mile" turned out to be a great success, and even critically acclaimed! This is a great film about goals, hardships, and most importantly, getting through life without giving up. The movie, inspired by things that had happened to Eminem in his life, is about Jimmy "Rabbit" Smith, Jr. He has dreams of being an ill rapper, but in the beginning it only seems like that; a dream. At the very first "battle," Jimmy is unable to respond back lyrically to his opponent and walks off stage in shame. Other things that are troubling Jimmy is the fact that he broke up with his girlfriend and is now forced to move back into his mom's trailer with his alcoholic mother and his very young sister. Despite everything that is holding him back, Jimmy still has goals of becoming a somebody, and most importantly he has a goal of getting out of 8 Mile for good. This really is a triumphant movie that is inspirational on so many levels. The film was very well done on every front. Eminem does a great job of bringing to the table his ability to act and relive some of those moments he had to deal with in his life. Kim Basinger is terrific in her role, as always. Mekhi Phiefer is outstanding as Jimmy's Friend, "Future," and Brittany Murphy is a sight to see as well. The movie was extremely well written and directed. The DVD has some cool features to offer. The picture and sound quality is really great (you can even watch it in DTS). Some of the extras included are exclusive rap battles not shot during the film, the uncensored Eminem video "Superman," the music of "8 Mile," and a making of featurette. All very cool features indeed. I would recommend "8 Mile" to just about anybody I knew. It doesn't matter if you're into rap or not (it helps, but I think one can enjoy this film without being a big rap fan). This is a truly inspirational movie that is emotionally charged from start to finish. "8 Mile" is an experience you will never forget. A trip worth taking, if you ask me.
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Summary: An Excellent Story Brotrayed By Eminem
Review: Usually I wouldnt have wanted to see this movie but since Em was in it I gave it a try and I really enjoyed it and my dogg Em did a great job and I went to by the DVD and I like all the bonus material and the "Superman" video. Ive watched the movie about 5times now and I still cant get enough of it.This is a really good movie and I recommend it even if u dont like Eminem its still a good movie and its not just the life story of Em it shows how tough it is to live in the ghetto. This is a fantastic movie and I Love It.
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Summary: "Rock Balboa turns to Rap/Actor Superstar"
Review: 8 MILE MUST BE IN EVERYONES DVD COLLECTION
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES THAT I HAVE BROUGHT SINCE "JOHN Q"
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A MOVIE ABOUT EMINEM'S LIFE BUT IT IS NOT
BUT HE PLAYS HIS PART IN THIS FILM TO WELL
BUT LOOK AT THE MAKING OF THE MOVIE AND HE WILL TELL YOU THAT IT ISN'T HIS LIFE STORY
I THINK HIM AND JIMMY "RABBIT" SMITH JR ARE ALOT ALIKE
EMINEM IN THIS FILM SHOWS US HIS TUFF AND WILD SIDE BUT ALSO SHOWS US HIS HUMAN SIDE
THE LOVE HE HAD FOR HIS FAMILY AND THE PASSION TO BECOME A RAPPER IN THIS MOVIE IS REMARKABLE
EMINEM IS A VERY DIVERSE AND TALENTED RAPPER AND IT REALLY SHOWS IN HIS ACTING
THIS FILM REMINDS ME SO MUCH OF "ROCKY" ITS SCAREY
BOTH FILMS TO ME ARE SAYING NO MATTER WHERE YOU COME FROM THAT IF YOU HAVE A DREAM YOU HAVE TO WORK HARD TO MAKE IT COME TRUE
NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE SAY OR HOW SCARED YOU MAY BE
IF YOU BELEIVE IT CAN HAPPEN THAN IT WILL AND THAT IS WHAT YOU CALL FAITH
I HOPE THAT THEY MAKE ANOTHER MOVIE CALLED "THE NEXT 8 MILE"
ON THIS LAST NOTE EMINEM MAY SAY THINGS THAT SOME OF US MIGHT NOT AGREE ON BUT HE HAS TALENT AND WE HAVE TO TAKE OUR HATS OF TO HIM AND SAY "JOB WILL DONE!"
THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READING MY REVIEW
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: 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,chech out streetbrawls.com for a real action film 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 overal
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