Curtis Hanson and Eminem deliver

Rating: 9/10 (12 February 2003)

This absolutly brilliant and important film leads its audience through an enviroment not often portraited in American film. With an authentic touch, Curtis Hanson directs '8 Mile' starring new-on-the-film-scene rapper Eminem.

Eminem is simply amazing, delivering a performance that is truly believable. The fact that the film may be loosly based on the rappers own background, should not distract the viewer from recognizing Eminem's great acting talent.
An overall superp picture which has been rightfully Oscar nominated for Best Song. One wonders where the other nominations went...