8 Mile

Go back to where it all started.

Eminem is surprisingly good in this film, which is based on his own life story, about a white Detroit kid, Jimmy Smith, who has the talent needed to succeed as a rapper. The problem is Jimmy’s lack of confidence, as well as the burden of virtually having to take responsibility for his kid sister and their unstable mother (Kim Basinger in an excellent performance). The run-down Detroit districts are convincingly portrayed by director Curtis Hanson, and the writer does a very good job concealing the formula of the script. It’s all very engaging, including the final hip-hop battle… even though some may object to the silliness of the “sport”. The Oscar-winning song is dynamite.

2002-U.S. 110 min. Color. Widescreen. Produced by Curtis Hanson, Brian Grazer, Jimmy Iovine. Directed by Curtis Hanson. Screenplay: Scott Silver. Song: ”Lose Yourself” (Eminem, Jeff Bass, Luis Resto). Cast: Eminem (Jimmy Smith, Jr.), Kim Basinger (Stephanie Smith), Brittany Murphy (Alex), Mekhi Pfifer, Evan Jones, Omar Benson Miller.

Trivia: Quentin Tarantino and Alan Parker were allegedly considered for directing duties.

Oscar: Best Original Song.

Published by Stefan Hedmark 2007-02-17 06:56

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