Michael's Movie Grade: C+
An enjoyable little movie, but nothing you haven't seen before.
This film follows the story of a 16-year-old girl, who's dream is to become a great rapper as her dad was. There is very little you haven't seen here before and this film adds nothing new to the formula. This does not mean it is a bad movie though. There is plenty to like here. Or main character is quite likable and easy to root for. Her personal problems feel real to us and there are times we want to walk straight into the movie and give her a hug. Yet she is presented as being far from perfect, often doing th wrong things for reasons she feels are right. She can hurt those around her, but this just makes her a more real and relatable character instead of taking away from her likability. Her passion to be a great rapper is feels so real and genuine that we want the same exact thing for her. This movie also moves at a speed that keeps the action going (and has the film never feel boring) but never too fast that the movie feels rushed. It also does a great ob of helping those who don't listen to much rap themselves (like me) understand why it appeals to so many people. This film also does a decent job at exploring themes like the stupidity of racism and being who people want you to be instead of yourself. There is nothing new said here or much food for thought, but it does discuss these issues clearly and effectively.
As stated before, this movie will be very familiar to anyone who has watched a movie before. There is not a moment when you won't know exactly what is coming next or how the movie will end. The supporting characters don't help matters by not being fully fleshed out or having enough personality to feel real. This movie also has some forced and awkward dialogue that can take one right out of the movie.
This may not be a great movie, but for what it is, it is a nice little film and makes for a nice trip to the movies.
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