8 Mile

Name: 8 Mile
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: November 8, 2002
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 77
Cast: Brittany Murphy, Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer

2002

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Generally favorable reviews based on 38 Critics

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8 MILE

Movie Details & Credits

Universal Pictures | Release Date: November 8, 2002

Starring: Brittany Murphy, Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer

Summary: A story about the boundaries that define our lives, and a young man's struggle to find the strength and courage to transcend them. (Universal Pictures)

Director: Curtis Hanson

Genre(s): Drama, Music

Rating: R

Runtime: 110 min

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44	#44 Best Movie of 2002
10	#10 Most Discussed Movie of 2002
4	#4 Most Shared Movie of 2002

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Wall Street Journal - Joe Morgenstern

Transcends its star's controversial career and, in the bargain, stands head, shoulders and heart above every other Hollywood movie that we've seen so far this year.

L.A. Weekly - John Powers

Eminem plays Rabbit with riveting, flamboyantly expressive intensity. Read full review

Washington Post - Desson Thomson

This is about the rise of a pop star, plain and simple. The real deal –- and the movie's greatest fun –- is in the rap contests. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Steven Rea

The real drama -- and poetry -- in 8 Mile are in those fiery face-offs, the hip-hop battles, as Jimmy rat-tat-tats his rap in deft flashes of spontaneous combustion. Read full review

New York Post - Jonathan Foreman

What makes 8 Mile transcend the formulaic nature of its plot is the way it makes these rap competitions compelling even for those unfamiliar with rap music, and its scrupulous, loving rendition of a grim, wintry Detroit circa 1995. Read full review

Boston Globe - Wesley Morris

A hip-hop cousin of Prince's ''Purple Rain,'' which had braver fashion sense and better original songs. Read full review

Film Threat - Rick Kisonak

The film has brief flashes of believability and humor. By and large, though, the script is uninspired, the picture's characters are stick figures, its dialogue is lackluster and the star's performance seldom rises above the adequate. Read full review

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Shady313

Mar 22, 2015

10/10 ................................................................................................................................................

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Tye

Jan 1, 2007

Incredible. The not just the best movie about music ever, but the best single movie ever. Period.

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Moviebuffreview

Mar 15, 2011

Let's get one thing out of the way first: Yes, I am an Eminem fan. However, rap is not the only genre I like, and some rap artists make me sick like some people. I listen to just about any genre as long as the music is good, and I am a fan of other bests of different genres, even forLet's get one thing out of the way first: Yes, I am an Eminem fan. However, rap is not the only genre I like, and some rap artists make me sick like some people. I listen to just about any genre as long as the music is good, and I am a fan of other bests of different genres, even for orchestrated. 8 Mile was hyped up for a while and I never got to see it, and I thought it would just be a typical tale of Eminem trying to become a rapper. But it isn't, and it is a much bigger movie and in my opinion, one of the best of 2002. Thanks to an excellent script, the grittiness, the message, and the fantastic performances, even from Eminem, 8 Mile is an excellent movie that borrows script ideas from great movies, perfects them and is special in its own way. SEE IT!… Expand

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Caestus

Mar 7, 2013

A very good movie. I liked the battles and the soundtrack

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Dylanhubbard77

Jan 5, 2018

An inspirational film with characters that have the advantage of feeling raw and authentic. Eminem gives a surprisingly excellent performance and the film boasts one of the most satisfying endings to any movie I’ve ever seen. And possibly the best end credits song of all time. The rap battleAn inspirational film with characters that have the advantage of feeling raw and authentic. Eminem gives a surprisingly excellent performance and the film boasts one of the most satisfying endings to any movie I’ve ever seen. And possibly the best end credits song of all time. The rap battle scenes are brilliantly written and keep you on your toes. If you thought this would be an ego project for Eminem with no substance (like I did) give it a chance and you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised. It’s also really funny. Just thought I’d throw that in there. And no, I didn’t give this an 8 because the movie is called 8 mile.… Expand

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RayzorMoose

Nov 12, 2013

8 mile freestyles its way to a successful drama.
With unexpectedly good acting, and an unprecedentedly brilliant script; 8 Mile escapes simply being an average film but slips from greatness do to its untimely length.

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jado818

Feb 5, 2013

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.

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