8 Mile
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I saw it tonight as well. I went in not expecting that much... well, that's not totally honest. I had heard from Griff (an avid Ebert fan apparently...) that he had given the movie 3/4 stars. That says something, as this is a movie coming from a RAPPER, where the ability to fail utterly is extremely high.
And ultimately, that's the cushion that saves this movie. It's a good movie; there's nothing inherently wrong with it. On the other hand, there's nothing uplifting it to the level to where it can compete with a 4 star movie.
Among my biggest complaints is the lack of a total breakdown of the main character. I felt he was on the verge of a total Beast-esque insanity, but it just built tension leading to a mild payoff. I, as usual, was the only one to be dissapointed by the payoff. The group I saw the movie with said it was "SO INTENSE!" I just don't agree.
But go see it. It's got good motivation, and this movie just had to be made; if only to justify Eminem's stardom.
And ultimately, that's the cushion that saves this movie. It's a good movie; there's nothing inherently wrong with it. On the other hand, there's nothing uplifting it to the level to where it can compete with a 4 star movie.
Among my biggest complaints is the lack of a total breakdown of the main character. I felt he was on the verge of a total Beast-esque insanity, but it just built tension leading to a mild payoff. I, as usual, was the only one to be dissapointed by the payoff. The group I saw the movie with said it was "SO INTENSE!" I just don't agree.
But go see it. It's got good motivation, and this movie just had to be made; if only to justify Eminem's stardom.
DemonEyesKyo
Put your glasses on, nothing will be wrong........
Great movie, and Brittany Murphy is CRAZY hot!!!!!!!!!!!!
The13thScroll
Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?
Man, 8 Mile was just a rip-off of Demolition Man.
