Dreams are the spice of real life

Mae 2022-04-22 07:01:05

The gimmick that I won the Oscar for Best Original Music gave me an incorrect prediction. Because I watched the biographical movie of the gang rap BIG before, I was still waiting for the male protagonist to reach the pinnacle of life, but I didn't even hear any decent rap. That's why I was disappointed in the short review. I don't like rap music because it represents angry abuse, usually behind the violence and crime of the lower society.

But one comment point woke me up. It said that the male protagonist went to work smartly after defeating freeworld. Returning to the life of the Detroit auto factory seems to be the failure of the male protagonist not to reach the peak of his life, but it is the most positive energy of the whole movie.

Rap music is the bottom-level entertainment, and some singers who are talented and better than others always hope that they can debut. However, how many people can really make their debut. What do people who haven't debuted and who haven't debuted in their whole life do. The male protagonist swayed on the road given by two groups of people, while promising him that he could record for free, while inviting him to participate in the competition. These people have dreams, and so does his partner, but their dreams are almost fantasy. The male protagonist is no longer late and goes to work safely. Have the money to support yourself first. Well, rap, you can also diss each other at work lunch.

The male protagonist's name Rabbit is too weak for a rapper. He was silent in the face of a powerful opponent. As a white man, he mingled with black people. Living standards are similar to theirs, but because they are white, they seem to be superior to others and it is difficult to integrate. But he was also quite angry, and no one could stop him from fighting. In the end, he won the game precisely because he bravely stated his current situation.

Let's talk about his two girlfriends. The first one got pregnant and dumped, presumably an escape that couldn't be afforded. The other one is attracted to beauty, and is also bewitched to embark on the road of rap. The second girlfriend is indeed very ambitious, maybe she can go a little further in New York, or a little closer to the road of women's watches.

Life is too far from ideals, there are too many temptations and confusions, and it is not easy to find the right path.

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8 Mile quotes

  • Lyckety-Splyt: Listen up now! Leaders in the Free World in the motherfucking house. Me and Papa Doc will battle any motherfuckers here.

    Future: Fuck the Free World.

    Cheddar Bob: Yeah! Fuck the Free World!

    Lyckety-Splyt: Fuck the Free World? You 313 bitches is wack. Ayo, fat ass! Yeah, I'm talking about your man Sol. I better kick you in your chest and porkchops fall out your asshole. You cats is pussy, soft like wet flowers. Leaders of the Free World here to smash on you cowards. Look at Future.

    Future: Look, don't even start, nigga.

    Papa Doc: What you gonna do about it, faggot?

    Future: Who are you calling a faggot?

    Papa Doc: Don't play yourself, bitch.

    Lyckety-Splyt: Hold up! Yo, Elvis. You don't wanna step to this. You need to take that white rap shit of yours back across 8 Mile. Caught your choke act at the shelter last night.

    [Lyckety-Splyt started imitating a cough, Jimmy makes him fall in the car Hood, then a fight begins]

  • Female Lunch Truck Rapper: [Rapping] Man, I'm so sick and tired of fucking with this steel. They only give us thirty minutes to eat lunch and chill. My body achin', just to get a buck. I'm sick of eating this shit off this fucking lunch truck. Nasty ass food, I'm in a nasty ass mood. I should've called in sick. Shit, I had something to do.

    Male Lunch Truck Rapper: [Rapping] I can't believe I'm hearing all this ravin' and rantin', from Vanessa, up in here at the New Detroit stampin. You need to get your food and take your ass back to work. Your dreamin' if you think them corny ass raps will work. Look at ya'll out here, freezin' like dumb fucks, rappin' away for food off this raggedy lunch truck. Who want what? Who pumped up to get rolled up? I spit venom in every direction, soak some up. Look at this fatass nigga. Sloppy sucker. You an ugly motherfucker. Your pop should've wore a rubber. Stop rhymin', keep your day job, Vanessa. Next time leave that bullshit home on the dresser. Speaking of dresses, take a look at Paul the fruitcake! When you travel you probably pack panties in your suitcase. Made out of lace from Victoria's secret. If ten men came in a cup, you'd probably drink it.

    B. Rabbit: [Rapping] Okay folks, enough with the gay jokes. Especially from a gay broke bitch yourself, hey lo? This guys' a doo doo. You've worked here longer then me, and I get paid more then you do. Dawg, take a seat. What's this guy standing in line for? He ain't got money to eat! Check this out. Yo yo, this guy cashed his whole paycheck, and bought one ho ho. Fucking homo. Little maggot. You can't hack it. Paul's gay, you're a faggot. At least he admits it. Don't even risk it. This guys' starvin' to death. Someone get him a biscuit! I don't know what they told you, Mike. You must had them cornrows rolled too tight. This job, you wanna quit, but you can't. You've worked at this plant so long, you're a plant. Look at your goddamn boots. For Christ's sakes, they're starting to grow roots! On this mic you get faded. You look like a pissed off rapper who never made it. Hey, why you fucking with the gay guy, G? When really you're the one who's got the HIV. Man, I'm done with this clown. It's off. Fuck it, I'll let home girl finish you off.