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- Introduction to the film by Eminem
- Introduction to the film by Curtis Hanson
- Eminem music video Superman, available only on DVD
- Deleted scenes featuring Eminem spontaneously rising to the challenge of other rappers in five "rap battle" sequences (25 mins approx.)
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Jimmy 'B-Rabbit' Smith Jr (Mathers) is not a happy young man. He's just split from his girlfriend, has had to move back in with his mother (which mortifies him) and her boyfriend (who he hates), has a dead-end job and his dream of getting out of the squalor of Detroit's trailer parks through his talent for rapping is being hampered by his lack of confidence and open hostility from black audiences and other rappers. Over the course of the film we see him struggle to take charge of his life and find his place in the world he longs to be an accepted part of.
Mathers is very good in his first feature film. His scenes with his friends and his mother (Kim Basinger) are realistic and he is incredibly natural and tender in his scenes with the young actress who plays Jimmy's little sister but it is in the freestyle rapping 'battles' that he truly shines.
The rapping scenes are intense. It is to his credit that Mathers makes you feel how nervous Jimmy is; how important these moments are for him. You don't need to be a huge rap/eminem fan to appreciate what is going on and what is at stake. The final showdown is breathtaking.
The extras include a run of the mill 'making of' feature and some rap 'battles' between some of the extras and Eminem which didn't make it into the movie but are worth a look. There is also the video for Superman in all its sleazy glory and a DVD Rom option to access further bits and pieces.
I really enjoyed it and at this price it is great value. If you like Eminem or enjoy rap/hip-hop or even just the timeless story of the underdog struggling to succeed, you should find something here to like.
As an untrained actor, Eminem has a lot of obstacles to pass, but Director Curtis Hanson seems to have a grip on this and before you know it, Mathers is making a brilliant performance in his first movie.
Set in '95 Detroit, 8 Mile is a story about a man having to overcome obstacles and culture trouble in order to earn his inspired dream of being a cult hip-hop artist.
Jimmy "Rabbit" Smith (Eminem) lives with his mother (Kim Basinger) in a trailer park in the urban side of Detroit, and he is having a few problems with his life, his girlfriend has split up with him, he's living in a black cultured society and his anger is becoming more infumed as the days go by, so teaming up with the local rap battle spokesperson Future (Mekhi Phifer) Rabbit starts to let out all of his hatred and pain through his rhymes, whilst getting the girl (Brittany Murphy also making her debut) and trying to make a name for himself.
Bonus material includes the making of the film including commentary from the cast and crew, other features include the music that inspired the film and the previously unavailable video for "Superman".
For a man whose world lives in a music universe, this movie makes for a popcorn filled extravaganza, top notch stuff from the real slim shady.
This is The Eminem Show!
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