Review by elkringo

This is really the kind of film you would only go to see once. Although what you've probably heard most about it is the violence, this really acts as a driving force behind the main story, which is essentially Nicolas Cage's character seeking to find the truth behind a so-called 'snuff movie'. During this investigation, he comes face to face with the very worst side of sleeze, and the sex industry in America. I think it portrays very well the reactions and emotions of a 'normal' guy, ( Cage plays a family man, and often portrayed in the movie talking to his wife and baby daughter ) when faced with this kind of violence. Cage does pull this off very well, and the acting is always good, if a little 'over-cooked' in parts. The comparisons with the film '7' I think are misplaced, I never felt the same sense of shock or fear in '8MM', and the motivations and forces which drive the characters are entirely different.

The one failing I found was the final scene, which I thought was hammily acted and entirely predictable. If you go see this movie, don't bring you Mom, but don't expect to see something you never have before either.

I'd give a 6/10.