Review of 8 Mile (2002) by David Denby for The New Yorker — 17 Aug 2017
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.
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This review of 8 Mile (2002) was written by David Denby and published by The New Yorker on 17 August 2017.
8 Mile has generally received positive reviews.
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