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.
