Saw it when it opened here during the past week, and flat-out loved i!. Finally, a 2017 release where the Director has actually done his job, and done it well.
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A feel good movie that doesn't actually make you feel good. Starts slow, any laughs are thin on the ground, the supporting characters are trite and moved conveniently in and out of the story and ultimately, there's no big payoff. It's also about 15 minutes too long. The performances are all excellent... but just in a mediocre movie. Overall, I found it tedious and nothing new.
It sounds as if you weren't able to pick up the lyrics - next time ask the projectionist to turn up the sound.
I just saw this today. I don't often cry at movies, but this one got me -- unexpectedly, too.
I'm still thinking about it and want to get the CD.
The writing, direction and acting were superb.
I'm still thinking about it and want to get the CD.
The writing, direction and acting were superb.
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The best movie I've seen in the past year The main character is so endearingly flawed that we forgive her for pursuing her impossible dreams
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Saw the movie yesterday & enjoyed it; the sweetness and genuine friendship between Patti & Jeri is an especially nice touch, and the film deftly captures a slice of these characters' dead-end lives in the lower-rent 'burbs of NJ. It's more of a genre, feel-good movie than the darker, grittier "8 Mile," and it's not entirely clear how Patti got so obsessed with hip hop in the first place; the fictional Oz character is a bit goofy, given the plethora of real-life hip hop artists/impresarios that could have inspired a kid like Patti, but if you suspend your disbelief, Ms. Macdonald's portrayal of Patti's obsession feels real and her immersion in rap/hip hop is believable. I love Bridget Everett as a cabaret performer, and she's a quirky, talented presence in this film - based on her actual vocal skills, her character's former singing career is believable, and her karaoke performance in the film is more over-the-top and comical than pathetic. Ms. Macdonald gives viewers a genuine taste of what it feels like to be bullied and discounted for being overweight and undesirable to mainstream society, and it's a subversive treat to see her fighting back against her rap battle humiliation by giving it right back to the male perpetrator of her pain.
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Compare away! Films have told this story since there were films (maybe not with rap, but you know what I mean). The performances are wonderful and it's just weird enough to keep you interested. Is it contrived? Sure, in some ways, but who cares?
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This is a watered-down 8 Mile, down to the rap quality. I'm not really sure why Patti Cake$ is getting such rave praise-- the plot, the editing, and the characters are a who's who of indie caricatures. I guess that's why it was a darling at Sundance.
Hustle & Flow + 8 Mile + Ali G Show + Chappelle Show
Saw the trailer, can't wait to see this.
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Not one mention or comparison to 8 Mile in the article? Serious?
You'll be alright.
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Saw the movie and loved it.
See the movie and you'll agree -- the young lady can take care of herself.
No comparison with '8 Mile' (or a million other scrappy-underdogs-hustling-to-overcome-disbelief/discouragement/self-doubt-and-get-their-shot-at-glory movies, from 'Rocky' to 'Rudy' to 'School of Rock') is needed.
See the movie and you'll agree -- the young lady can take care of herself.
No comparison with '8 Mile' (or a million other scrappy-underdogs-hustling-to-overcome-disbelief/discouragement/self-doubt-and-get-their-shot-at-glory movies, from 'Rocky' to 'Rudy' to 'School of Rock') is needed.
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Good for MS. McDonald!
Big n Bold!!
Big n Bold!!
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