Not for a non-Eminem fan

Rating: Null/10 (23 November 2002)

Not a great movie at all. It supposedly depicts Eminem and his world, but it is about the overuse of the 4 letter word. Prefixing mother to the 4 letter word makes these rap aritsts "in." Sorry, I can't feel that way. The script shows his struggles, etc., and we are supposed to empathize.

I ended up watching this movie because I'd have to wait 2-3 hours to see Bowling For Columbine, or Punch Drunk Love. I was glad when the movie was over. I like going to the movies, and 8 Mile is a passable movie. I felt the same way about The Rookie. They keep playing to your sympathy, and you are like, "Come of it man."
If you like rap, like Eminem, go see it. You'd get your money's worth, as it is not a "bad" movie. Otherwise, stay away, and spend your money in better ways.
Paddy