The Rocky Of Hip Hop

Rating: 7/10 (22 January 2003)

Well, first thing off is that i am a big Eminem Fan and with this sort of movie it helps greatly. I really enjoyed 8 mile. There are many scene in which the hip hop generation will yell and scream for more. If you are not a fan of hip hop then you may go in with your doubts, i say push your doubts aside and get in there. the depth of the story of a single man trying to fight his own battles, both in rap and during his traumatic home life. The other thing which has to be said is that Marshall Mathers can ACT. Although at points the plot seems a little slow eminems performance never does, he really brings out the difficulty of the life he once lived. The rocky relevence is in reference to the rap battles which take place through out the film. Just like the battles in Rocky you'll want to punch the air with excitment and cheer loud when Jimmy Smith Jr finds his voice. I recommend you do like the song recommends and "Loose Yourself" in the atmosphere of the only person in music who can perform both on stage and in front of the camara.