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8 Mile

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The people of Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit, a border, a boundary. It is also a psychological dividing line that separates Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) from where and who he wants to be. A provocative fictional examination of a critical week in Jimmy's life.
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Even though the story is overly familiar, there's enough here for an engaging ride.

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Barbara Ellen The Times (UK) While not exactly wow, Eminem is solid and credible in a role which could so easily have screeched like chalk across a wet blackboard. Jan 2, 2018 Full Review Joe Morgenstern Wall Street Journal It's easy to like Jimmy Smith as well as to admire him, because Mr. Mathers lets us in, with no sign of calculation, on the kindness, even tenderness, that Jimmy conceals from most of the people around him. Apr 7, 2014 Full Review David Denby The New Yorker In the tradition of Rocky and Fever, the movie is a shrewdly engineered piece of proletarian pop -- a story of triumph -- but, like Eminem's enraged lyrics, 8 Mile has its own kind of vile candor. Apr 7, 2014 Full Review Sean Fallon Film Inquiry Overall, 8 Mile is a very entertaining movie. Its lead performance is still strong away from Eminem’s initial massive fame. May 6, 2023 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a low-key, character-study-like premise thats employed to persistently watchable (and periodically electrifying) effect... Rated: 3/4 Feb 18, 2022 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site Flashes of genuine rebellion appear in 8 Mile, but they are few and far between. The film's conclusion is thoroughly conformist and predictable. Feb 16, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s Filme legal pra caralho, o roteiro é legal pra caramba, as cenas são legais pra caralho, a história é legal pra caramba, o elenco é legal, e metade do elenco ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são legais, e gostei das cenas de drama, que melhoraram o filme, com tudo isso, eu recomendo esse filme. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review Aditya G This movie reminds me of the famous line from Rocky: “It’s not about how hard you can hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” 8 Mile tells the story of a struggling rapper in Detroit, portrayed by Eminem, and his close group of friends who perform in underground rap battles while juggling day jobs. They’re trying to break into a scene dominated by legends like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, hoping for one shot at studio time to record their demo. While not a direct autobiography, the film draws clear parallels to Eminem’s life — being broke, doing odd jobs, facing heartbreak, and dealing with a dysfunctional family. Many think 8 Mile is just a hip-hop film, but it’s much more. Hip-hop is the backdrop; the real story is about personal struggle, resilience, and pursuing passion against the odds. Rabbit deals with betrayal, heartbreak, and humiliation, but he keeps pushing forward. One of the film’s highlights is the final rap battle, where Rabbit flips the script by listing all his own flaws — leaving his opponent speechless. That’s how he wins. The music, written and composed by Eminem, is iconic. Lose Yourself remains one of the greatest tracks in hip-hop, and the opening lyrics still give me chills: “Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity / To seize everything you ever wanted in one moment / Would you capture it or just let it slip?” I absolutely loved this movie and would give it a 5 out of 5. It’s sharp, inspiring, and incredibly rewatchable. I’ve even saved the final battle clip to my YouTube playlist — for those nights when I’m aimlessly scrolling, unsure of what to watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/07/25 Full Review Daniel N Amazing movie. Love these origin stories. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/06/25 Full Review Derrick M Use to love this movie as a kid but the older i get the more i see the flaws with this movie. Its entertaining for sure but the final rap battle scene as a whole leaves a lot to be desired Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Tyler S I liked this a lot more than I expected. Not much of a rap fan, and I didn't really know much about Eminem. I thought they told a really good story loosely based on Eminem's life that was full of ups and downs. Well done! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/25/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 50 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Sexuality, Drug Use, Some Violence and Strong Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $116,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The people of Detroit know 8 Mile as the city limit, a border, a boundary. It is also a psychological dividing line that separates Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem) from where and who he wants to be. A provocative fictional examination of a critical week in Jimmy's life.
Director
Curtis Hanson
Producer
Brian Grazer, Curtis Hanson, Jimmy Iovine
Screenwriter
Scott Silver
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Imagine Entertainment
Rating
R (Sexuality|Drug Use|Some Violence|Strong Language)
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$116.7M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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