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Overall then this is a roundly so-so film but it is not as bad as many will have you believe. Sheridan may have seen something in the material to peak his interest but the reality is much different and, as slick as it all looks, he cannot pull much out of it as substance. Bryant is much, much better than this offers her the chance to show and, as much as she tries, she cannot find much to do. Likewise Howard, Walters and others all just seem to be there for the exposure and money rather than anything to get their teeth into acting wise. Akinnuoye-Agbaje seems content to simply vary his Oz character slightly and take the money which is what he does. He cannot find depth in his character and it is incredibly superficial and dull. His mumbling is not the issue, it is just that (amazingly) he seems to have nothing to reach for in regards his experiences. As an actor he cannot bring much to the screen because, like with his music he doesn't have a great range. Thus we get a so-so film that moves through from start to finish and then ends but with no good characters to speak of it does end up with whether or not your interest in 50 as a person can sustain you.
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The plot is engaging enough but there is nothing in regards interest or insight just a focus on events. Unfortunately the same is true of the film as of 50's music in that it is obvious, lacking individuality and flair even if it is "OK" on the whole. Anyway, I'm not a massive fan and, outside of his first album, I have almost nothing of value from the man, but having liked 8 Mile I decided to try this. Doing this does make wonder why they bothered and it did confuse me as to why people who hate 50 Cent would bother to come to his film. It is clear from reading reviews on this site that some viewers have simply come to this film with their minds made up that 50 Cent is rubbish and that the whole musical genre has little to offer. Coming up within the ranks of Majestic's crew sees him earning a street rep but really his dream is to make it in the rap game and while the crime offers him money and power, it also offers danger. Never having known his father and with his mother brutally murdered, Marcus had few options open to him other than the life that the streets and gangs offer.