n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Your blood may run cold, but you now find yourself pinioned to the story.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

Blistering performances.

As others have said, I went into this not expecting much. I expected it to be a maudlin, pull on your heartstrings story about a large white girl who wants to rap. It was that without being maudlin or pulling on your heartstrings. It strikes the right balance of silly and sober. I was surprised to see that Danielle MacDonald can rap as well. Does it resemble 8 Mile and Hustle & Flow? Yes it does. But it's also its own thing. And just because one or two good movies were made on an idea doesn't mean those are the only movies that should ever be made for the rest of time. If so, we'd have like 50 movies to tide us over until the end of humanity.

You cant help but love, root for, cheer embrace, and ultimately WISH to have some of the amazing qualities this filmmaker brought out in these characters. Kudos to all involved especially Danielle, her two band mates (wow wow wow!!!!), and her mother ...and way to go Cathy Moriarty! Watch this movie and you will be entertained, empowered, reaffirmed and rejoice. Watch this movie again a few months later and your life will be changed for the better as you absorb the film makers' finer messages and extract the benefits of the immensly deep, deep pool of talent pulled together for this rare film. Anybody who ever experiences the dreary or mundain ordinary moments life so often offers up to us will be inspired to turn those moments into ones that are fulfilling, inspiring, and happy joyous ones.

What to say about this movie.Reality sure does bite in NJ.Patti is trying to do it all help care for her Nana and look after her mother.The fact that they put her Nana up to singing the hook was fantastic!Many laughable but gritty moments throughout the entire film.If explicit language won't bother you the film is worth a watch.It is amazing that the lead actress took two years before filming to hone her rapping skills!

One of my new favorites! Distinctly original without being an overinflated artsy piece of crap like what's out these days. The music was absolutely amazing. I don't even really like rap that much, but I wouldn't call the music "typical" rap. More like a fusion of rock, pop, and rap. I'd watch this movie again, and I don't say that pften these days.