What happens when a rapper’s entire fanbase becomes the subject of a feature-length film? That is exactly what Lilly Jane set out to explore when she reacted to STANS, Eminem’s new documentary. She has spent four years reacting to over 100 Eminem songs and calls herself a proud stan, so her review feels personal. She goes scene by scene, from Eminem’s early rise through controversy to his reinvention after addiction, and it feels like watching a timeline of both artist and fans.
She does not just summarize what she saw. She dives into the emotion of it, saying the movie felt more like an exploration of parasocial connection than a traditional fan tribute. There were moments that made her laugh, like the section about Eminem fanfiction, and moments that hit hard, especially the emotional ending showing how fans’ lives mirrored Eminem’s growth. It was funny and heartbreaking all at once, and she admits it inspired her to reflect on why she became a stan.
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Fans lit up the comments section with stories of how Eminem’s music shaped them. One person said the film made them cry because it reminded them of listening to Not Afraid during a hard time. Another called it “group therapy on screen” and someone else wrote that even though the documentary had flaws, it reminded them why they still follow Eminem after decades.
After sharing her thoughts, Lilly Jane broke down three things that stood out most to her: Eminem fanfiction, academic studies about his lyrics, and his connection to LL Cool J. That last part made her wish the documentary had shown more of Eminem’s actual interactions with fans. The way she framed it made the story feel unfinished, which is why Ollie Rodriguez-Dolman’s review added a new layer to the discussion.
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Ollie called the documentary both a thank-you letter and a missed opportunity. He praised the behind-the-scenes moments but criticized how much of it felt like recycled YouTube clips. Fans agreed with him in the comments, saying the movie should have featured at least one sit-down conversation between Eminem and his fans. The lack of that personal moment left many wishing for more.
Eminem has built a career out of turning pain into poetry, anger into punchlines, and hardship into hope. Whether the documentary hit the mark or not, it reminded fans how much his music still matters. If you want to keep seeing what inspires and challenges the stan community, follow Eminem on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. There is always another lyric to decode, another story to tell, and another fan ready to share how his words changed their life.