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| ACTORS: | Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy |
| CATEGORY: | DVD |
| DIRECTOR: | Curtis Hanson |
| THEATRICAL RELEASE DATE: | 08 November, 2002 |
| MANUFACTURER: | Universal Studios |
| MPAA RATING: | R (Restricted) |
| FEATURES: | Color, Closed-captioned, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound |
| MEDIA: | DVD |
| # OF MEDIA: | 1 |
| UPC: | 025192273926 |
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Customer Reviews of 8 Mile (Full Screen Edition)
Why do people review movies before they even come out? I was reading some reviews on this site and lots of people judge this movie before they have even seen it...why? Do we really need someone's opinion on a trailer since we're too stupid to figure it out ourselves?? This was a wonderful movie, and I HAVE seen it. It was intense, colorful, and generous in its profanity, and Eminem really holds the spotlight with his engaging personality (and conflicts) and his realistic enactment of "B. Rabbit." This was well-acted and true to the core, so whether you love Eminem or just appreciate the hip hop culture in general, you MUST check this movie out. I think this removes all doubt to his acting ability since it is obviously better than any other artist-turned-movie star and I look forward to seeing him in more roles in the future. Unless you're really sensitive to violence, profanity, and Kim Basinger/Britany Murphy sex scenes, you need to see 8 Mile. I'm thinking of getting the soundtrack...wonder if will have the kickass freestyling?
Taking a Chance to Make a Change
It's been little more than a year since Mariah Carey proved "Glitter" is not gold. A mere seven months have passed since Britney's "Crossroads" experience summed up the destruction of 40 years worth of feminist progress. And now Eminem, rap's bad, white guy, takes a drive down "8 Mile," making a case that he's both a serious artist and a serious actor. Critics argue he is neither; whether it's the PC crowd from the left or the "gotta be offended at something" crowd from the right, it's easy to hate someone who presents such an easy target. But, like Elvis, a figure Eminem references several times in his songs, he continues to appeal to youth and upset the adults, all while making oodles of money and, now, films worthy of praise.
"8 Mile" (the name refers to the road in Detroit that separates the white suburbs from the black inner-city) showcases a week in the life of wannabe rapper Rabbit. Like Eminem, Rabbit fights for respect in the black-dominated rap underground. Like Eminem, Rabbit lives with his mother in a trailer park. And like Em, Rabbit is desperate for a way to get out. His friends encourage him to become involved with "battles," 45-second freestyle raps where two contestants try to insult each other, and the best insults win. Although Rabbit readily lets his rhymes slip at work and at play, when it's crunch time, he chokes. The movie opens with Rabbit blowing a contest, and then stumbling home to explain to his alcoholic mother (a perfectly cast Kim Bassinger) that he broke up with his "pregnant" girlfriend and gave her the car.
The movie then moves through a series of vignettes - Rabbit at work, Rabbit at play, Rabbit in love, Rabbit rapping - with the desperation of his situation tightening like choke-collar. The "plot" is loose at best; "8 Mile" could best be described as a slice-of-life with a "Rocky"-like ending (like we didn't know that was coming). The utter poverty and hopelessness which pervades the film is superceded by a single ray of hope: that there may be a way, through talent, to rise above the cycle of poverty that has dragged every one of Rabbit's friends and family into despair. It finally becomes a decision between working overtime for guaranteed cash, or taking a risk and aiming for something more - a choice that any creative person will recognize.
"8 Mile" works because it ignores its star and stays true to the spirit of creativity. What could easily have been a "look at me" movie for Eminem remains a "look at THIS' movie about creative people trapped in the worst of urban conditions. The ending of the film does not have Rabbit signing a multi-million dollar record deal, or marrying the girl, or becoming a superstar. It's a small but important victory in a person's life, and keeps the entire film in perspective. Director Curtis Hanson did the impossible: took a musical artist and turned him into a great actor in a very good movie. Take a walk down "8 Mile," but check your cynicism at the door.
Final Grade: A-
Screw You Carl Lentner and Kosmo
Kosmo, you're a racist who can't stand to see a white guy succeed in black entertainment. STFU! And Carl, you're a stuck up a$$hole, who prolly gets ur a$$ kicked at ur school, punk.
8 Mile is a classic HipHop film. All the stars from Eminem to Mekhi to Basinger to Xzibit's cameo to great. This is a modern day rise to the top film. I'm just pissed that you haters can't see the greatness of this film.
By the way, Belly was tight but it wasn't as good(as far as acting) as 8 Mile.
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