Similar to the 2002 eminem film 8 mile, which it used as a template, the film is loosely based on 50 cents own life and was directed by jim sheridan. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. It was released on february 6, 2003, by aftermath entertainment, under a joint venture with shady records, and distributed by interscope records. For example, dj clue had tons of tapes in the late 90searly 00s that would normally feature freestyles, loosies, current singles and such from both established rappers and up and comers. Great movie good story definitely had to purchase because this one youll want to watch again. But when your leads performance is so dead, it brings the whole film down with it. Luckily, hes surrounded by friends, family, and wouldbe killers who repeatedly declare their love for him. Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. After signing with eminem, 50 cent also worked heavily with dr. Yea, i need you, i need you to hate so i can use you for your energy you know, its real shit, feel this. In the beginning of the movie when they riding to the check cashing place, marcus is in the front passenger seat. As the unidentified shooter points the gun to marcus head and pulls the trigger, the film flashes back to his childhood.
While it may be based upon 50 cents own life experiences, get rich. Must see for film lovers who enjoy a good story and good. It was released on november 9, 2005, and was known as locked and loaded during production. Once you select rent youll have 14 days to start watching the movie and 24 hours to finish it. Distributor paramount pictures see full company information. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Following a nearfatal gun battle, marcus 50 cent recalls his journey from orphaned street kid from the bronx to making his mark in the drug trade to teaming up with a fellow excon terrence howard for his shot at becoming a successful rap artist. Directed by jim sheridan and written by terence winter, the film tells a fictionalised version of 50 cents own troubled life story.
A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away. Instead of trying to put out their own tapes, rappers were trying to get on mixtape dj tapes. Rating is available when the video has been rented. A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music. Platinum by the recording industry association of america riaa. It was released on february 6, 2003, by shady records, gunit records, aftermath entertainment and interscope records. Marcus has always known he was going to be a rapper, but when his. My description of fun right now would be to sit on someones couch and watch tv. With 50 cent, joy bryant, adewale akinnuoyeagbaje, omar benson miller. Marcus is a quiet young boy who adores his loving mother, and the two live a relatively comfortable life on her drugdealing income. For 50 to be as articulate and clear in his interviews, he talked as if his mouth was full of food in this. Roger ebert also praised the film, giving the film a 3 out of 4 rating and saying that it was a film with a rich and convincing texture, a drama with power and anger.
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