Directed by:
Curtis HansonScreenplay:
Scott SilverCinematography:
Rodrigo PrietoCast:
Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Evan Jones, Omar Benson Miller, De'Angelo Wilson, Eugene Byrd, Taryn Manning, Michael Shannon, Proof (more)VOD (6)
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8 Mile explores a week in the lives of a group of young people struggling to find their way in urban decay of 1995 Detroit. For people like Jimmy Rabbit Smith Jr. (Eminem) and his friends, hip-hop is the only things standing between them and the void. Rabbit knows his ticketout out is through his rhymes, but to succeed, he has to channel his anger into his lyrics and face the showdown of his life. (Fabulous Films)
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A very good and engaging film that is a staple for hip hop fans and the quality oozes not only from the premise and Eminem's one-man show, but also from the cinematography and the casting of Anthony Mackie as the bad boy. The final battle is just a euphoric ending to this whole black and white rap romp. Quality.
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Even though this is primarily a film about music, it also captures the look and feel of Detroit incredibly well. And actually, 8 Mile is still quite gentle by comparison. Just look at what people drive and where they work, and then consider that a few years later things got even worse. By the way, burning houses is also a certain custom in this strange city. It’s nothing exceptional. Otherwise, it’s a fairly human story - perhaps a bit clichéd - but still dramatic and powerful. And the music simply takes the lead!
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Another long overdue film and I am very satisfied. The harsh setting of Detroit is portrayed believably, Eminem is cool and the only thing that disappointed me is that there weren't more Rap battles. Anyway, the finale is awesome. Anthony Mackie showed that he can handle the role of antagonist. 80%
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A brutal and incredibly animalistic film, dominated by the excellent acoustic and rhythmic music and a phenomenal sex scene between Eminem and Brittany Murphy, who delivers an Oscar-worthy performance here, and surprisingly, even the good guy “Rabbit” is not bad at all in his acting debut. Curtis Hanson directs cunningly and thank God for him. The harsh and dirty backside of Detroit, depressing grayness, and tough guys. This is no family cliché, 8 Mile is a mature film about a person's struggle with their own inner self, about the desire to prove that there is something more. It’s the Rocky of the new millennium, but more effective, more stimulating, more dynamic, more aware, and in a few decades it will be equally nostalgic. Almost a perfect score.
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The incredibly banal, rudimentary story, which could be described in a few words, is certainly not the highlight of this film. Nevertheless, thanks to the skilful direction of an experienced filmmaker, it's quite a watchable affair that can be seen from several angles. For some it may be a self-celebratory ode to a famous rapper, for others an autobiographical story, or a clever producer's move to monetize what's hot right now. For me personally, all of the listed options together, plus a curious visit to a culturally and mentally distant environment where respect and esteem can be won in a rapper's duel, where a rich vocabulary and artfully put together words replace cords or fast colts at the waist. For one (but really only one) viewing, a passable piece of work. Summary: two and a half *.
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