Much better than expected

Rating: 7/10 (10 July 2004)

This movie turned out to be much better than I had expected. Even if you (like me) don't care much for Eminem or his image etc., this movie will surprise you. It's a good, "Rocky I" style movie. Well-made, good ensemble acting and some really good rap "battles". I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected; it's certainly not a "teen movie" made just for hip-hop fans or fans of Eminem aka Marshal Mathers. The DVD special features are also worth checking out, especially the reels of the impromptu battles between the "extras" used in the movie from Detroit and the winners of those contests battling with Eminem. You can see he is talented when it comes to improvising and rhyming and it takes a lot of skill! Turn up the bass, sit back and enjoy this movie and the music :)