It was good but the sex scene was unnecessary. I was like, "could we move this thing along, PLEASE". But the rest of the movie was good. The rap battles were great.:)

Eminem to Host '8 Mile' DVD Release Party
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DETROIT - A party in honor of the DVD release of "8 Mile" wouldn't be complete without an appearance from Eminem (news - web sites) — and rap battling.



On Thursday, Slim Shady himself is hosting the "8 Mile DVD Launch Party" at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. Hip-hop artists D12 and Xzibit are slated to perform.


The DVD of the 2002 hip-hop drama starring Eminem, Kim Basinger (news), Mekhi Phifer (news) and Brittany Murphy (news) will be released Tuesday.


Leading up to the event, radio stations around the nation have been holding freestyle rap battle contests.


The winners from each market are being flown to Detroit to attend the party and will face off in a national rap battle hosted by Phifer and Proof from D12.


The winner will be awarded the opportunity to record a demo tape at the Record Plant Recording Studios in Hollywood, Calif.