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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Scott Silver (written by)
Release Date:
8 November 2002 (USA)
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Tagline:
Go back to where it all started. more
Plot:
A young rapper, struggling with every aspect of his life, wants to make the most of what could be his final opportunity but his problems around gives him doubts. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Rap
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Friend
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Car Trouble
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Lunch Wagon
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Paintball Gun
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Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 8 wins
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18 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(68 articles)
Eminem's Follow-Up To '8 Mile' Is 3-D Horror Anthology 'Shady Talez'
(From MTV Movies Blog. 6 November 2009, 3:00 PM, PST)
8 Mile Actor Found Hanged
(From WENN. 8 December 2008, 8:06 AM, PST)
(From MTV Movies Blog. 6 November 2009, 3:00 PM, PST)
8 Mile Actor Found Hanged
(From WENN. 8 December 2008, 8:06 AM, PST)
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Dark but interesting
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Eminem | ... | Jimmy 'B-Rabbit' Smith | |
| Kim Basinger | ... | Stephanie Smith | |
| Mekhi Phifer | ... | David 'Future' Porter | |
| Brittany Murphy | ... | Alex | |
| Evan Jones | ... | Cheddar Bob | |
| Omar Benson Miller | ... | Sol George | |
| De'Angelo Wilson | ... | DJ Iz | |
| Eugene Byrd | ... | Wink | |
| Taryn Manning | ... | Janeane | |
| Larry Hudson | ... | Bouncer | |
| Proof | ... | Lil' Tic | |
| Mike Bell | ... | Shorty Mike | |
| DJ Head | ... | Battle DJ | |
| Michael Shannon | ... | Greg Buehl | |
| Chloe Greenfield | ... | Lily Smith |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
8 Mile (Germany)
8 Mile - Jeder Augenblick ist eine neue Chance (Germany) (DVD box title)
Fight Music (USA) (working title)
Fight Song (USA) (working title)
Untitled Detroit Project (USA) (working title)
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8 Mile - Jeder Augenblick ist eine neue Chance (Germany) (DVD box title)
Fight Music (USA) (working title)
Fight Song (USA) (working title)
Untitled Detroit Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong language, sexuality, some violence and drug use.
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Runtime:
110 min
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Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Zurich) |
USA:R (certificate #39361) |
Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba) |
Canada:AA (Ontario) |
Taiwan:R-18 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Hungary:18 |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:M |
Brazil:16 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-15 |
France:U |
Germany:12 |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Iceland:14 |
Ireland:18 |
Italy:VM14 |
Japan:PG-12 |
Netherlands:12 |
New Zealand:R13 (re-rating) |
New Zealand:R16 (original rating) |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:NC-16 (edited for re-rating) |
Singapore:R(A) (original rating) |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) |
UK:15 |
Singapore:M18 (DVD rating)
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Incorrectly regarded as goofs: When rabbit and Alex are "together" in the factory, they separate for a couple of seconds and it seems that someone runs past in the background. However, this is actually Alex's arm moving.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Spring Breakdown (2009)
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Soundtrack:
Shook Ones Pt. II
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What does 'Uncle Tom' mean?Why did BRabbit start the fight with the Free World? (Spoilers)
What does 1Pac, 2Pac, 3Pac, 4Pac mean?
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I enjoyed this movie immensely. I thought it was a departure from the typical movies that star Hip-hop artists nowadays, which typically glorify the hip-hop lifestyle. Which is a very material lifestyle. This movie was pretty dark.
I thought Eminem did a good job acting. I mean he's not going to win any Oscars for this role, but he does a very good job acting. If not for who he is, then you wouldn't pay too much attention to his acting because that's how competent he does.
As most of you already have heard, this movie was based on Eminem's life, but none of the events are actually factual. His relationship with his mother (Basinger) is much more amiable than it is in real life, or at least how it comes across in his music.
Brittany Murphy acts as his love interest, but most importantly his muse.
There are some scenes that leave you scratching your head. One of which is the Eminem-Murphy love scene in the plant. It seems out of place and bad for the pacing of the film. Also Taryn Manning's role as the ex-girlfriend is almost unnecessary. The presence of her character is a key plot element that sets up the film, but the appearance of her character in the film by its end seems unnecessary due to the fact that it is underdeveloped. I wonder if there were more scenes involving Manning that were ultimately deleted via editing.
Overall I enjoyed the movie. Some may not enjoy it as much, but that's probably because they go into the movie with different expectations. If you're expecting something other than a hip-hop based film that subtly comments on social/economic/racial issues, and is a pseudo-rags to riches story, then you might be sorely disappointed.