Fiddy Cent's big new multimillion-dollar movie is really worth about fidteen cents. "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," starring and about the life of ultra-successful rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, is like a wannabe "The Godfather" without the horrifying horse's head, Eminem's "8 Mile" without the Oscar-caliber song and John Singleton's "Four Brothers" without the multitude of engaging personalities. Read the full review
When his mother is murdered, a young New York orphan follows her into the drug business to make his mark. But in prison he finally decides to leave the violence behind him and pursue a career as a rapper. A semi-autobiographical drama about — and starring — rap artist 50 Cent.
Director: Jim Sheridan
Starring: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Joy Bryant, Benz Antoinee, Viola Davis, Terrence Dashon Howard
Run time: 117 minutes
Release date: Nov. 9, 2005
Rating: R for strong violence, pervasive language, drug content, sexuality and nudity.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C
"What we're left with is a movie that, at times, barely seems to move (it feels like it lasts three hours) and a lead actor who doesn't just look bored, but delivers so many of his lines like he'd rather be anywhere else."
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