In order to make a more comprehensive assessment I would like to divide my review into 2 categories. First of all, what I liked about the movie: -the thing which really stands out is Bushido's music; the soundtrack is exquisite, his rap has never sounded better; the rhymes and the beats are something very different from what you normally hear on TV-this is the film's saving grace -I enjoyed the idea that his mother supported him in becoming a rapper given how bad an image rap still has today in some countries -he seems to be the kind of guy who enjoys his fame in real life and this is very important -the concert scenes in the end of the film suit him; that's what Bushido does best
Now for the bad part: -it's definitely clear that he's not a good actor; he even lacks the skills to portray himself on the big screen; other cast members outperform him and this tends to be quite embarrassing at times -the plot of the film is non-existent and uninteresting -the resemblance to Eminem's 8 Mile is uncanny; it really makes you wonder: if 50 cent couldn't make it why would Bushido? -the overall acting is poor
As a conclusion, my grade for this film would be a 5 out of 10 at most. I would only recommend it to Bushido fans and to anyone who would like to get a taste of how good German rap has become. On a more optimistic note, please take the time and buy at least one of Bushido's major albums (7, Heavy Metal Payback, Zeiten ändern Dich) and you'll see why I've been praising his music so much.
Now for the bad part: -it's definitely clear that he's not a good actor; he even lacks the skills to portray himself on the big screen; other cast members outperform him and this tends to be quite embarrassing at times -the plot of the film is non-existent and uninteresting -the resemblance to Eminem's 8 Mile is uncanny; it really makes you wonder: if 50 cent couldn't make it why would Bushido? -the overall acting is poor
As a conclusion, my grade for this film would be a 5 out of 10 at most. I would only recommend it to Bushido fans and to anyone who would like to get a taste of how good German rap has become. On a more optimistic note, please take the time and buy at least one of Bushido's major albums (7, Heavy Metal Payback, Zeiten ändern Dich) and you'll see why I've been praising his music so much.