these two films have many similarities.

Both main characters are struggling musicians from broken homes.

Alchol is portrayed in a negative light

two rival musical gangs fighting to be nthe number 1

music acts as a form of escapism for the troubled star

cheating 'girlfriend'

brooding leading men

both films rely heavily upon the 'live' scenes as there strongest moments

Anti racism stance

promotion of never giving up

the message of unity amongst friends/bandmembers

both highly sucessful



Differences

princes ass looks better than eminems when he gets it out on stage.

Oh thank God, I am not the onbly one that thought that! Tottaly agree!

howcomeudontcallme said:

Another difference is that it appears that Eminem might be a much better actor then Prince.

Eminem is so far in my mind from Prince, especially when it comes to their voice...

I've yet to see this film "8 mile" that is so much like "Purple Rain"...

Eminem is a Big Prince Fan.no surprise at the films have alot in common vibe wise.

I think 8 Mile is more like Rocky than Purple Rain Good movie tho! I like Em's stuff.