Stans

What I loved most about Stan is that it never slipped into the trap of being a "look how great I am" documentary. Instead, it let the fans take center stage. The film's perspective was refreshingly from the outside looking in - ordinary people whose lives were touched, changed, or even defined by Eminem's music.

We got just enough of Em himself to feel his presence, but he never overshadowed the real focus: the fans and the culture that has grown around him. That balance made the film feel authentic, raw, and deeply human.

It could have been a self-indulgent victory lap, but instead, Stan is about connection, identity, and what it means when an artist becomes a voice for millions. Honest, emotional, and beautifully restrained - exactly what a documentary like this should be.

I'm a big fan of music docs and this one was as good as any. Loved the unique twist on the story by making it about super fans. Very cool how they found so many interesting characters and eminem is of course fascinating.

Would suggest to anyone who likes music docs, hip hop, 90s culture, or anything about human psychology and growth. Will stream it again when it's out.

Eminem has been my favorite rapper since I started listening to him in 2000. He is 90% of the rap I listen to. I am able to rap around 120 of his songs, including some really hard parts. Not only do I think he's the greatest rapper of all time, I don't think anyone else comes close.

Here's the thing though. I'm a fan of his music. I don't know his birthday or the town he was born in. 99% of my knowledge comes from the music.

The extent of the Stan-ery from the Stans featured in this movie is shocking. It's just too much. I am all for music having a deeper meaning for you, a connection, an emotion. But this level of obsession with his life is unhealthy.

As for the movie overall, I enjoyed the Eminem parts, but I didn't care to hear the personal stories of the Stans. Those parts bored me. I didn't mind watching Stans but I was hoping to enjoy it more.

(1 viewing, 8/26/2025)

So cool to be in a packed cinema knowing everyone there has something in common. Super professional documentary that really hit emotionally at times, and there was a lot to relate to. My view of Eminem actually got even better after watching it - mad respect for the guy. Definitely recommend it!

/Sweden.

Just left the cinema - very good movie, there is a little bit of everything, nice summary of his career and impact and it's just very well leveled, I enjoyed it a lot. Just wish he'd shown the meeting with the Stans. I get why he didn't but vicariously I needed it man. Very interesting to watch the stories if his fans, a lot of it made me tear up.