"So sue me... This is a bad dream flick, but the black guy doesn't die in this movie"

"Is that a new bra? Look, Snoop Dogg got a boob job!"

These lines bring a smile to my face every time I watch 8 Mile. So what is it that makes these lines especially powerful, and how can battle rappers improve their punchlines? As you'll notice, every punchline mentioned here has a few elements in common:

They're specific. Either it's production fun of person who's broke or whose shirt is too tight, these punchlines only work on the person they're thrown at. This is why they work so well; we all have heard a million "Yo Mama" jokes, but as we've seen Eminem (aka B. Rabbit) and .other rappers in the film do time and time again, specifics are what win the day.

The punchlines are also well delivered. They each have a pause between the set up and the punchline. Like a heavyweight boxer, it's foremost to consolidate a strong one-two punch to knock out opponents. Eminem is a well known freestyler, who took second place at the Freestyle Olympics (which got the attention of Dr. Dre), and most of the actors in 8 Mile freestyle as well. Their plane delivery is no accident; for maximum effect, they pause so the audience can precisely understand where they're taking the lyrics.

For Eminem 8 Mile as a film is a opportunity to demonstrate his artistic skills, rically and on screen. For those who have seen the bonus Dvd battles, you can precisely attest that he can freestyle battle with anything on 8 Mile! He was able topple random Mc's who were chosen to be extras on the film because they beat everybody else. If you haven't seen the Dvd bonus, I very recommend it.

As for rappers in movies, which do you prefer? Eminem 8 Mile or 50 Cent: Get Rich Or Die Trying?

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