Rating: 
Summary: A gritty slice of every-day, w/ a nice little dose of uplift
Review: This film does a few things that I found immensly unusual, interesting and praiseworthy. First off, although the scenes in which the main character, B-Rabbit (Eminem), turns the put-downs of his race to his advantage are both flamboyant and hilarious, the movie itself frames the anti-white racism that working-class whites routinely encounter in the same matter-of-fact style with which most of us working-class whites have learned to handle it. Secondly, the hero-journey here is just one of the steps along the way to success, not the customary last big push before the talented but poor protaganist makes it out of the ghetto/trailer park. After B-Rabbit walks away from "flippin' the script" on his rap rivals, he's still in the ghetto. But, now, just a little bit better prepared to handle the challenges ahead. Last, but not least, I enjoyed the portrayal of today's young love. The gritty Gen-Xer kind. The kind that can evolve into a "I-love-you-so-much-that-I-know-when-to-flip-you-off-and-walk-away" type of love. And no, I'm not being sarcastic.
Rating:
Summary: A gritty slice of every-day, w/ a nice little dose of uplift
Review: This film does a few things that I found immensly unusual,interesting and praiseworthy. First off, although the scenes in which the main character, B-Rabbit (Eminem), turns the put-downs of his race to his advantage are both flamboyant and hilarious, the movie itself frames the anti-white racism that working-class whites routinely encounter in the same matter-of-fact style with which most of us working-class whites have learned to handle it. Secondly, the hero-journey here is just one of the steps along the way to success, not the customary last big push before the talented but poor protaganist makes it out of the ghetto/trailer park. After B-Rabbit walks away from "flippin' the script" on his rap rivals, he's still in the ghetto. But, now, just a little bit better prepared to handle the challenges ahead. Last, but not least, I enjoyed the portrayal of today's young love. The gritty Gen-Xer kind. The kind that can evolve into a "I-love-you-so-much-that-I-know-when-to-flip-you-off-and-walk-away" type of love. And no, I'm not being sarcastic.
Rating: 
Summary: Watch It!
Review: I did have several complaints with this movie. One is that the movie started to slow and two the end came on too sudden. I was hoping the movie would explain more of how Eminem got his links into the rap world, but it really didn't go there. It concentrated only on his very beginnings. I must say I gave this movie a four simply for one scene. The scene were Eminem "battles" (raps) in a club for the first time. This scene was the best part of the film and the one that will probably hold the movie together. The acting was also good. I thought that most of the acting would be bad with the exception of Kim Basinger, but it turned out to be all right. I have my doubts that this film will appeal to anyone who is not a fan of Eminem's music. So if you aren't a fan, this movie probably won't change your mind. One of the things I respect about 8 Mile is that Eminem strikes me as a person that dosen't lie much and I don't think his life differed to much from the little glimpse he gave us in the movie(and if it did differ it was probably for the worse).
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Summary: HE IS THE KWISACH HADERACH!!
Review: First of all I have never understood most of the Rapers around. I know there were a few I would listen too for 2-3 minutes and that was it. This is the first time I was able to understand the meaning of Rap. And the challenge of facing your enemy and without physical malice tear him apart with words. Well, Em has brought me into the world of another dimension with his thumping, swaying, gesturing, it all worked and the camera was in love with him and he with the camera. It was almost a sexual thing between Em and the camera. Em with his big wild ready to take flight equine eyes. Wild but without fear, no there was no fear in his eyes, just a solid Me and don't cross that line as I have come up from lower side of eight mile and I have forgotten how to smile. Hanson did a great job by not over directing this movie. It was natural and moved at a reliable pace. Everyone had their 15 minutes of fame. The music was mesmerizing and I found myself in an almost trance-like state when Em was on stage with his arm extended and his body swaying to the beat, a great scene.
I give this flick 4/5
ciao
yaaah69
Rating:
Summary: Awesome!
Review: This movie was one of the best movies that I have seen in a very, very long time. All the movies lately that I have been watching have very stupid endings. I don't like to be on the edge of my seat and then get let down at the end. But with this movie, you had all kinds of different emotions for it. I cried, I laughed, I even got mad. But that was the good thing about the movie, it kept you on your toes.
Besides I love Eminem's singing, actually what he sings about. He sings for real, about real life and that is what I like so much about him. No offense to him. But I am not one of those crazed fans who would trip all over him because he is a star. But I am one of those fans who admires his talent and mind so much, that it would be an awesome opprotunity to shake his hand and tell him how proud of him I am and how much his words mean to me. The director of this movie knew what he was doing when he cast Eminem for the part.
I congratulate everyone in this movie and that had anything to do with this movie on their awesome work. I would watch this movie over and over again and not get sick of it. There are not to many movies out there like this one anymore, that could get me to want to do that.
I hope everyone else likes it as much as I did!
Yours truely: Nanci!
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Summary: That's Why They Call Me Slim Shady
Review: For a superstar known as a ticking time bomb, Eminem is a surprisingly savvy businessman. While his pop-chart peers Britney Spears and Mariah Carey broke into film with vehicles that cemented their status as walking punchlines, Eminem assembled outstanding collaborators for his own debut, 8 Mile, which comes closer to Mike Leigh's grim working-class realism than Hype Williams' flashiness. Directed by Curtis Hanson, co-edited by Jay Rabinowitz, and shot by cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, 8 Mile stars Eminem as an aspiring rapper choking on the poverty, stale air, and broken dreams of his trailer-park life. To dull the pain of their rudderless existence, he and his friends drive around, smoke pot, burn down abandoned buildings, and generally behave like multicultural, Midwestern versions of the kids from Saturday Night Fever, another bleak working-class character study driven by a mesmerizing central star turn. But where John Travolta found escape on the dance floor, Eminem finds salvation and redemption in battle-rapping, a take-no-prisoners form of lyrical combat that places a heavy emphasis on improvisation and crowd reaction. Brittany Murphy co-stars as Eminem's unpredictable and pragmatic quasi-love interest, an aspiring model who sees him as her way out of Detroit, but who seems willing to hitch her fortunes to somebody else in case he doesn't work out. Effortlessly authentic in its depiction of working-class despair and the hope engendered by hip-hop's promise of upward social mobility, 8 Mile brings to the forefront the lower-class anger bubbling just under the surface of Eminem's music. Scott Silver's script follows a familiar arc that takes the rapper from humiliation and self-doubt to triumph and self-confidence, but the film's absolute conviction keeps it from feeling formulaic. By this point, even blue-haired grandmas will realize that the Eminem saga doesn't end with the rapper working at McDonald's and sharing a basement apartment with Vanilla Ice, but 8 Mile plunges so deep into the hopelessness of its setting that his success never feels preordained. Since his ascension to pop-culture royalty, Eminem has transformed the messy emotions of his life into musical black comedy. In 8 Mile, that life becomes an equally riveting drama.
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Summary: 4 1/2 stars-another great Curtis Hanson film
Review: 8 Mile, directed by Curtis Hanson of "L.A. Confidential", is the story of Jimmy Smith Jr., or Bunny Rabbit (Eminem), a young man who expresses himself through the art of rapping and writing raps. The story involves his best friends Future, Cheddar Bob, Sol George and a cast of other interesting characters. The story of this movie is basically Rabbit coping with his depressing trailer-park life in the slums of Detroit. One day, working at his his dull, strenuous job at the car factory, he meets Alex (Brittany Murphy) and begins a relationship. Despite all these other details, the main point of the story is Rabbit and how he raps to deal with life.
I enjoyed this movie alot. Eminem's suprisingly good performance raised my respect for him alot. Of course, I still think he is arrogant and obnoxious, but that's besides the point. Other fine performances include a great trailer-trash drunken mother, played by Kim Basinger. Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, and all the other members of Rabbit's circle of friends gave great performances as well.
My only problem with this movie is the relationship between Alex and Rabbit. It was a tad unconvincing. They did not have many scenes together, yet it was made out so they knew each other so well. Don't let that put you off though. This is a truly remarkable urban drama with great directing from Curtis Hanson and some great performances. For fans, there are some great rap scenes in here, even though you've probably already seen it. Check it out. 8 Mile-2002
Directed by Curtis Hanson
Starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, And Brittany Murphy
Rated R for strong language, sexuality, some violence and drug use
Rating:
Summary: One of the BEST films I've seen this year!
Review: Went to see this movie and was so pleasantly surprised. Eminem did a fantastic job of acting. Even though it was semi-autobiographical he was very good. I really had different feelings before I saw it. I would also recommend this to not just teens with a dream but also an adult (Like myself). Eminem really pulled all he could out of his soul for this role and it payed off. I hope this experience will make him see a different light and expose him to other more artistic roles.
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Summary: Dark, Sad, Triumphant, and Honest. (4.5 stars)
Review: Jimmy Smith Jr. is practicing his lines and verses in a dirty and dark bathroom before he is to hit the stage and partake in a battle, (rap-diss competition). He looks into the mirror as he practices and practices. He seems confident and ready, until he runs to the toilet and regurgitates. As much as he wants to do this, he's still scared out of his mind. But soon, it is time for him to go onstage and compete. This is the story of Jimmy "Rabbit," Smith, and his struggles and life in 8 Mile. He has dreams of becoming a rapper, but he knows that until he is able to act out on it, that's all it is; a dream. Him and his buddies talk about how they're going to be rich and famous, but Rabbit appears to be the only one with potential and determination. The others, well, just like to talk, and it seems like that's all they'll ever do. A very important figure is Future, Rabbit's friend, and the host of the "battles." He sort of looks over him like a father figure, always encouraging him and telling him that he can be something if he puts his mind to it. Things are going badly for Rabbit, however. He broke up with his girlfriend, which means moving back with his mother and little sister in a trailer home, along with his mother's boyfriend who can't stand Rabbit, (the feeling is very mutual). His mother doesn't appear to have much confidence in how Rabbit is living his life, thinking that he'll never amount to anything. He works at a job in where his boss is looking for any excuse to fire him. And as the days go on, he seems to be having more and more doubts about how things are going to turn out in the end for him. However, there is still something inside of him that will not let him give up, no matter what. "8 Mile" is a sad, and yet triumphant film about how far someone will go to make their dreams come true, no matter what obstacles are thrown in the way. Rabbit very much wants to be a rapper, and to also get out of 8 Mile, where he knows he will never fully succeed until he gets out of there. It's a very well done movie, at that. Curtis Hanson does a terrific job of directing, and I have no doubt in my mind whatsoever that he was qualified for the job. I don't think it would've been as good if it were done by anyone else. This isn't a dreamy or fantasy movie; it's real life. The struggles and achievements are real and not artificial. Eminem brings great charisma onto the screen. All the critics are saying how good of an actor he really is. Although I thought he was awesome, I don't he had to do that much acting. He just had to be himself and get back into the mind frame of a struggling kid with dreams. However, that does not mean it's an easy task. Eminem proved that he could do a great job on screen. The other actors are also really great in the movie. Kim Basinger turns out to be quite believable as Rabbit's troubled and alcoholic mother. Brittany Murphy does a terrific job of playing Alex, Rabbit's somewhat new love interest. (Trust me, "somewhat" is the right word.) Mekhi Phifer is also outstanding as Future, and proves to be a great friend to Rabbit, through the good times and the bad. A lot of people have said that the movie is not really based on Eminem's life, but more inspired by it. I can see that, because seeing the movie really gives you more of an idea of what Eminem had to go through to get to where he is right now. He isn't some white kid pretending to be from the hood; this is really where he grew up. He's walked the walk and talked the talk. He is the real deal. There are things you can see where the inspiration came from; like the relationship between Rabbit and his sister is much like the one between Eminem and his daughter. Of course, there are differences, like the fact that the relationship between Rabbit and his mother, while troubling and painful, seems to have more hope than the real one between Eminem and his mother at this current time. (I can't really blame him, though. Sounds like she's been terrible to him.) Though this movie may be fiction, you can really see the truth in it all. "8 Mile" was a terrific film that I really enjoyed. Do you have to be an Eminem fan to enjoy it? Not necessarily, although it might help a little. It is possible to still like the movie and not like Eminem. It's a story about hardships, obstacles, struggles, and goals. If you only had one opportunity to make it big and change your life, would you take it, or just let it pass you by? That's what the film "8 Mile" asks us. It's not about stardom and it's not a rags-to-riches story. It's a story that helps us realize that some things are possible, but it's up to us to make sure they happen.
Rating:
Summary: LOSE YOURSELF IN THE MOVIE:THE 8 MILE REVIEW
Review: I saw this movie Friday, November 22, at 5:15pm. Over all, I have to say it was pretty good. They had some funny scenes, such as the "Sweet Home Alabama" scene. That battle thing was cool. In the end, Jimmy (sLiM sHaDy) really comes down with the rapppppppppppppppppp. Kim Basinger does good as Jimmy's mama. What's up, America?? Peace out.
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