Accessible and Truly Engaging
This cleverly made documentary doesn't only depict an artist's impact on his audience, but uses their collective testimony as a vehicle for the artist's biography.
For a documentary, that's really only possible if the subject is highly regarded and genuine, and the feat of this movie alone proves Eminem is (and always has been) exactly that.
Nothing feels overstated or dramatized in this film either, meaning that even someone very unfamiliar with Eminem can appreciate his story and achievements. It's balanced, it's informative, it's even comical at times.
Frankly I was prepared for lame fan service at the start -- but I was pleasantly surprised at the accessibility and careful handling of this film. Eminem never pretended to be anything but himself, and this documentary reflects that beautifully.
It may be one of the best among all music documentaries, if for no other reason than its excellent narrative quality.
For a documentary, that's really only possible if the subject is highly regarded and genuine, and the feat of this movie alone proves Eminem is (and always has been) exactly that.
Nothing feels overstated or dramatized in this film either, meaning that even someone very unfamiliar with Eminem can appreciate his story and achievements. It's balanced, it's informative, it's even comical at times.
Frankly I was prepared for lame fan service at the start -- but I was pleasantly surprised at the accessibility and careful handling of this film. Eminem never pretended to be anything but himself, and this documentary reflects that beautifully.
It may be one of the best among all music documentaries, if for no other reason than its excellent narrative quality.
- DrePhili
- Aug 26, 2025