Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
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  1. donmontalvo
    Jun 17, 2012
    0
    I really wanted to like this movie. I probably would have a different opinion had it not been for the 1000+ times the "n" word was used. C'mon rappers, find a way to express your art.
  2. TheHygienist
    Dec 29, 2012
    0
    I was struck by the opening interview when one of the rappers said that rap evolved because "they took our instruments away", meaning that schools somehow conspired to take instruments away from students, so they could no longer perform jazz and blues. At that starting point of victimization, it was downhill all the way, including the vast over-use of every curse in the book including the so-called "n" word, which is apparently not offensive at all to anyone in this film. If you really want to see the origin of the decline of western civilization, study this "Something from Nothing" farce.… Expand

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Metascore
66 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
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  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Peter Bradshaw
    Jul 19, 2012
    80
    With a very simple premise, rapper Ice-T – this film's presenter and co-director with Andy Baybutt – has created a very enjoyable and often fascinating movie.
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  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: David Hughes
    Jul 16, 2012
    80
    An extremely interesting insight, proving that rap music is an art form in its own right.
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  3. Total Film
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Crocker
    Jul 12, 2012
    60
    Freestyle, funny but finally just too repetitive, Ice's affectionate home-movie needed someone to structure it into a deeper documentary.
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