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8 Mile DVD Review

About.com Rating four out of Five

By Ivana Redwine, About.com

The Bottom Line

It took a while, but “8 Mile” eventually drew me in. I liked the way director Curtis Hanson mixed elements of a coming-of-age story with class struggle, and Eminem has the right screen presence.
Pros
  • Eminem has good screen presence
  • Detroit location shooting adds authenticity
  • Skillful direction by Curtis Hanson
Cons
  • Lacks narrative drive
  • More of a drama than a musical (could be a plus)
  • Movie has a grittiness to it (could be a plus)

Description

  • DVD containing movie “8 Mile” starring Eminem
  • Movie directed by Curtis Hanson
  • DVD features fairly good bonus materials
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Excellent sound quality

Guide Review - “8 Mile” DVD Review

“Rabbit” (Eminem) is a low-paid blue-collar worker in Detroit who dreams of becoming a hip-hop artist. But Rabbit’s friend Future (Mekhi Pfifer) encourages and helps him, and he eventually meets with some acceptance by participating in rap battles. Along the way, Rabbit forms a sexual relationship with a sad, but attractive, young woman (Brittany Murphy). As Rabbit copes with living in a trailer with his mom, the dreariness of his day job, and the uphill struggle of becoming a hip-hop artist, he begins to find himself. It took a while, but “8 Mile” eventually drew me in and moved me. I liked the way director Curtis Hanson mixed elements of a coming-of-age story with class struggle, and Eminem has the right screen presence.
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