Respect to the rap culture and to Eminem as an acter

Rating: 8/10 (26 March 2003)

I didn't know what to expect from this film when I went into the theatre. I hadn't heard much about it or read any critics. I'm a fan of Curtis Hansons earlier work, so I didn't think it would be bad, I just wasn't sure about Eminem as an actor, not that he is bad in any way at what he does as an artist. But I have to take my hat of and admit that he did a fine job. He's not only a master of rap, but also a fine actor, as he proves in this film. As is the film itself a fine one! It is not, as one might think, about the life of Eminem, but of "Rabbit" whos life is of resemblance. It's a great story, well told and a joy to watch. When I left the theatre I had one word on my mind; respect. Respect to the rap culture, respect to Curtis Hanson, who made another great film and respect to Mekhi Phifer, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy and last but not least, respect to Eminem. In short this is a great intelligent film. You should see it, even if you're not into rap and hip hop.