Why so much hype?

Such a frustrating disappointment

Strictly average movie

it is the rare 'crazy' movie that actually has something to say.

This is a good biographical movie which is definitely underrated.50 cent (Curtis Jackson) acts very well and does a great job , considering he isn't an actor. I recommend this movie for any 50 cent fan. It tells you a lot about 50 cents childhood, upbringing and the environment in which he lived in , that you probably didn't already know. It gives you a clear idea of what it was like living in that part of New York during the 1980s and 1990s for a black youth. Even if you are not a fan of 50 cent , this movie can appeal to you , since it is more about the life of a gangsta trying to leave his criminal days behind willing to pursue rapping , rather than the life of an actual rapper. Get rich or die trying has a decent plot and story line. It may have a bit of bad acting, violence , bad language etc , but that doesn't mean it is a bad film. This movie is worth watching, due to it expressing what it is like for a troubled youth growing up in the ghetto.

In a similar template to Eminem's 8 Mile this film is loosely based off real life events from world renown rapper 50 Cent. Marcus (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson) is a city drug dealer and all round gangster but wants to turn away from crime to pursue his passion of rap music.I loved this film, it helps I'm a huge Rap fan but this film is really good in its own right. If you liked films like 8 mile and Notorious about other huge Rap artists than I think this will be very much to your liking, if not than don't waste your time on watching it and complaining about it like a lot of others have done. First off the storyline is excellent and with the rather short run time you never get board. It was a dark film centring around the drug and gangster lifestyle in the late 90s and did an excellent job showing it. I feel more serious films do comedy really well as you don't expect it to be that funny, but the jokes that get added balance everything out superbly. Acting from 50 cent himself is surprisingly good, his narration was a good addition to the film as well. The supporting cast was as good if not better from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje who played Majestic, Terrence Howard and Joy Bryant (Bama & Charlene) were the stand out performers from the film, thought they did a very professional job overall. The writing was strong throughout there were a couple of 'cartoony' scenes but apart from that it wasn't bad at all. The directing was decent enough. The cinematography was great showed a variety of different shots to express each scene. Lastly the music is of a very high standard throughout the raw gritty lyrics were great with some incredible beats to top. Not only 50's work but the music in the build up of the more violent and intense scenes were extremely good. Overall I really like this film even after a few viewings it is still very enjoyable.

Best Movie i ever saw, none of you guys who gave it bad review legitimately watched it or gave it chance. I would suggest this movie strongly!Best Movie i ever saw, none of you guys who gave it bad review legitimately watched it or gave it chance. I would suggest this movie strongly!!Best Movie i ever saw, none of you guys who gave it bad review legitimately watched it or gave it chance. I would suggest this movie strongly!!!Best Movie i ever saw, none of you guys who gave it bad review legitimately watched it or gave it chance. I would suggest this movie strongly!!!

The acting surprisingly was very good. Terrence howard steals the show with a brilliant raw performance and one of the best performances I've seen him perform. The story is gripping and 50 cent for his acting debut is a nice touch. If you are a 50 cent fan then I definitely recommend this film. If your a fan of 8 mile I recommend this film as well, the music fits perfectly with the film and its well done how his music fits in with the film and his life. Im not sure how its got such a low rating, you need to give it some credit as Its not a high budget film and hasn't got a fantastic well known cast but there will be a few familiar faces.this film toys with your emotions and will keep you gripped from start to finish. im not afraid to say its one of my favourites. Im not a deluded fan of the film or a deluded critic I honesty recommend this film.