Good introduction to Rap

Rating: 8/10 (27 October 2005)

I knew nothing about this so called rap-music but after watching this film I knew at least something and, to some extent, even became interested in it. What hit me first was Eminem himself, for I completely forgot that he was not an actor of any kind. His 'acting' was brilliant because he knew what he was doing and what he presented was just himself. It became also evident that the story of the film was similar to that of Rocky movies. The world is an odd place, but a human can become a master his destiny with hard work and will.
The fact that Eminem succeeds in playing his role is also due to good supporting acting. Other actors and actresses are great in their roles, especially Brittany Murphy who seems to have established herself in playing crazy girlfriends roles. Overall work of actors helps to make the whole movie a very enjoyable viewing and it shifts the attention out of the everyday banality this movie actually represents. '8 Mile' will give you a good feeling and it helps you to forget desperation that some modern films with similar social subject rather induce than remove.