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Marcus Greer è il figlio di una ragazza madre che tenta di proteggerlo dalla violenza delle strade di New York e fargli vivere una vita dignitosa nonostante la mancanza del padre di cui non vuole rivelare l'identità. Quando la giovane signora Greer viene uccisa, il ragazzino dodicenne si trasferisce dai nonni materni ma capisce sin da subito quali sono le dure regole del gioco e per cercare di emergere nel mondo dell'hip-hop e allo stesso tempo diventare un vero gangster si infila in un giro di spaccio dominato da Majestic da una parte e dai colombiani dall'altra. La lotta per il potere tra le due gang rivali fa finire Marcus in prigione, lontano dall'attività può finalmente coltivare la passione per la musica e, grazie all'incontro con Bama, che diventerà il suo manager, pensare ad un futuro diverso da quello che lo aspetta in strada. Una volta fuori dal carcere dovrà però fare i conti con Majestic, e cercare di sopravvivere a un attacco a colpi di arma da fuoco.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Jack Hanly
Format:DVD
I thought that this film would perhaps never be as good as Eminem's 8 Mile film but 50 cent's acting ability is surprisingly better than i expected. Its a decent storyline which kind of outlines his life but only loosely as Marcus (50 cent) sells drugs on the street and works with Majestic who won't let him go when Marcus decides to turn to rapping. Anyway, this is worth a look i think, if you really want a great gangster film though, then Training Day is the best of them all.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
this film shows 50 cents life its pretty good. i rated it 4 because it shows how he grew up from just 12 to being a rapper
one of my favourite films
one of my favourite films
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By W. Beetson
Format:DVD
A fine critique of the lower echelons of modern 21st century American society, and the actualities of the gangsta lifestyle. Personally I would say that the highlights of the film are to be found in the scene in which Majestik expounds the rules of the ghetto code, an episode almost disturbing for its acuity in the portrayal of the problems which underlie black criminal subculture in many American cities. Additionally the 'in medias res' approach adopted for the opening of the film hurtles us into a narrative which does not fail to lose its momentum right up to the crescendo of the final showdown between Majestik and Fifty. Finally, the Shawshank-esque redemption in incarceration, with its overtones of the life of Malcolm X and the connotations this has for the story of Fifty as a whole, was in my opinion intelligently and sensitively handled, where in other similar films something has certainly been left wanting.
A veritable tour de force; a thoroughly worthwhile purchase.
Right on Fiddy.
A veritable tour de force; a thoroughly worthwhile purchase.
Right on Fiddy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Present
This was brought for a friend who asked me for this. It came in good time & was packed well. My friend says it is an outstanding film though not really my kind.of film. Read more
Published 1 month ago by joy walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
I forgot how excellent this film was. Curtis Jackson is An amazing actor and rapper!, he portrayed his story sincerely. Definitely recommend!!!!
Published 3 months ago by Sonj
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing
this is an amazing film partly about 50's life story/gangsters upbringings from the ghetto's. the acting is actually better than you would think and the film is a true pleasure to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by samthomson
1.0 out of 5 stars
Wrong Region
Can't play DVD as Region is surprisingly not compatible (US). Therefore, turned out to be a waste of money.
Published 22 months ago by Richard Barr
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring Movie
This Film is what made me a massive 50 cent fan. It is an inspirational story of 50 Cent's life, and it made me want to download every beat I could find. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2011 by Michael Hudson
5.0 out of 5 stars
good service
good fast delivery could not find it in shop thanks not much amazon dont have thanks
Published on 21 Feb 2010 by Mrs. C. Maclean
4.0 out of 5 stars
Suprising
This isn't entirely my kind of film but after watching it on TV, I found that I wasnt able to change channels. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by Venus - the book lover
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, as long as you don't expect too much
Obviously quite exaggerated to enhance Fifty's image but nonetheless an interesting story with a great soundtrack
Published on 28 May 2008 by Aaron Mulholland
4.0 out of 5 stars
good buy
if you liked 8 mile you should check this out. Prepare to be surprised at the acting ability, 50 himself is no where near bad as he heads a decent cast; an engulfing plot with real... Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by K. Humphreys
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality film
The person that said rappers cant act muct be high himself, i think alot a people would disagree with you, and lets face it some pro actors are utter rubbish anyway, this is an... Read more
Published on 30 May 2007 by Mr Wiggles
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