This movie moved me. It is the tale of how everyone needs to have hope. Even the low life people like pimps and prostitutes. You really connect with them, they are people after all just like you and me. Casting an actor in the main role and not a rapper was a good choice. Terrence Howard does an amazing job as a pimp wanting to become a rapper/hip hop artist. The rest of the cast also do terrific jobs especially the girls playing prostitutes. The songs are catchy as well. It is a feelgood movie. Several times I caught myself smiling and hoping for a good end. And although there is a twist in the end I was satisfied. 8/10