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Genres:
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Drama /
Music
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Release:
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Director:
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Curtis Hanson
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Actors:
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Evan Jones,
Eminem,
Chloe Greenfield,
De'Angelo Wilson,
Larry Hudson,
Proof,
Mike Bell,
DJ Head,
Kim Basinger,
Mekhi Phifer,
Brittany Murphy,
Omar Benson Miller,
Eugene Byrd,
Taryn Manning,
Michael Shannon
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Duration:
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106 min.
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Rating:
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(6.7/10)362
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Plot Summary:
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Controversial rapper Eminem (real Marshall Mathers) makes his big screen introduction with 8 MILE, a tonic drama directed close to the increasingly intrepid Curtis Hanson. Push off in 1995 in the bleak, urban mel‚e zone of Detroit, the film follows the struggles of a childish man at one's wits' end to occasion a better spark of life championing himself. Jimmy Smith, Jr., better known as Rabbit, is predestined in the interest of a life of squalor. Living in a cramped trailer with his deadbeat mom (Kim Basinger), Rabbit works in a factory to accomplish ends have. His only release is hip-hop. ... Possessing a capacity for freestyle rapping, Rabbit still hasn't managed to unleash his true latent. But his best friend Future (Mekhi Phifer) is determined to win that turn up. Future forces Rabbit to join a freestyle combat that he blew the week preceding, giving him another chance at redemption. Hanson's leading portrait of lower-prestige urban disillusionment, motivation with uncompromisingly gravelly realism through Rodrigo Prieto, proves that the issue is no longer about the track, it's here riches. Eminem delivers a undaunted performance as a troubled youngster trying to win his place in a harsh, cruel globe.
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U wanna Battle?
As a avid hip hop fan I thought this was a very interesting film. Eminem is a very competant screen presence especially the parts where its just him and his youngest sister.
My main problem is the politics of this film. Right wing groups in America picked up on that Rabbit succeeds against the aversity of reverse racism and bad mothering. This had made Eminem a bit of an unlikely Right wing icon.. crazy!!!
But the battles in this film are very exciting and great to watch, especially the explosive finale. The very best battles are the bonus ones on the DVD, where Eminem battles real contenders selected from the best of the club scenes. This is a great piece of hip hop and worth checkin for that alone.
Peace. Gonz
Not one to Lose Yourself in
A massive disappointment. The cliched showbiz hopeful plot is more Showgirls than The Jazz Singer. Eminem has little chance to show any acting range as he is only asked to show mannerisms ranging from gormless to stupid looking. The wit he shows in his videos is noticeably absent. He is a rare talent in a world of slick but dull Justin Timberlake-alikes and deserves another chance on the big screen. 8 Mile fails to go the distance.
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