8 Mile
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8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 225 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 196 out of 225
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 225
  3. Negative: 17 out of 225

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  1. JoeB.
    Sep 14, 2003
    4
    I think Eminem is a good actor, yes. It's just...well...I got a real vide of MTVs 'The Real World' from watching this movie. Kind of good, but like eminems music somewhat dark with a few jokes. I guess I like it for 4 minutes in a song, but a whole movie?
  2. Nora
    Nov 10, 2002
    4
    Just to clarify something: this movie was way too overlong and far too predictable to enjoy. This is NOT the best movie of the year by the way - - HAVE YOU SEEN SPIRITED AWAY OR THE GREY ZONE??? I guess not.
  3. Elliott
    Dec 2, 2002
    4
    The performances, directing, and editing are all excellent for the most part, and although there are some scenes that truly grip the emotions, there really is nothing that can save this film from its laughably bad script. Such cliche-ridden screenplays are hard to come by these days, but you can see which scenes are coming next in 8 Mile from outside the theater. Grade: C-
  4. [Anonymous]
    Nov 9, 2002
    3
    Bo-o-o-o-ring, predictable and contrived. Love the stereotypes. Definitely for his fan base, but it's him playing, er, himself. Where's the stretch? Director shows he's a craftsman, but he doesn't rise to the level of artist (but then again, he didn't rise to level of an artist in his lauded film LA Confidential -- wasn't Chinatown, that's for sure). Lars von Triers he ain't, and Marshall ain't the male Bjork (see Dancer in the Dark and note the difference).… Expand
  5. RedShadowHat
    Dec 30, 2012
    3
    Bad story line, bad acting and bad rap and I know good rap. It was really disappointing to me, I thought it was going to be a great movie but it wasnt.
  6. jado818
    Feb 5, 2013
    2
    A film about a group of unsuccessful and angry young adults who like to rap. If you aren't an Eminem fan don't watch this movie. The ending of the movie resolved none of the difficulties the characters face and seemed pointless.
  7. JimT.
    Jan 9, 2003
    0
    This movie blows the big one... don't waste money.
  8. GeorgeP.B.
    Apr 8, 2003
    0
    It might be good if you find Eminem or rap appealing. Since I don't, it earns a 0 in my books.
  9. SaintHarry
    May 2, 2003
    0
    I don't like Eminem as a rapper nor do I like Eminem as an actor. How the heck he won Best Original Song at 2003's Oscars?! "8 Mile" is dreary and depressing. The rap music gave me migraines!
  10. JimJ.
    Nov 25, 2002
    0
    Why would anybody want to see a rap movie with Eminem in it.
  11. MegaCriticftw
    Jan 22, 2013
    0
    8 mile more like 0 mile am i rite. srsly this movie sucked so much it actually made me want to kill myself. the music is terrible becus eminem is terrible hes just some rihanna **** thing. im watching obama give a speech rite now so i cant write 2 much but srsly dont watch this it sux stay away i give a 0/0/0/0/0/10000000 because thatsh ow bad it is.

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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Peter Rainer
    90
    What it's really about is the euphoria that talent can bring to those who are possessed by it. That euphoria lights up the screen.
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  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    63
    A star is born in 8 Mile, all right, but his name is Mekhi Phifer.
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  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Mike Clark
    88
    The rap sequences are shot and edited with the excitement of a crisply broadcast sporting event, which in a way they are.
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