Notorious
Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: January 16, 2009
5.7
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DanA.Jan 25, 2009
Don't listen to bullshit about people complaining that Notorious isn't "historically accurate," because they, and the majority of people don't know Biggie the way people like his mother, cousin, close friends, and associates Don't listen to bullshit about people complaining that Notorious isn't "historically accurate," because they, and the majority of people don't know Biggie the way people like his mother, cousin, close friends, and associates did. All of which were integral part in making this film. They presented this film and the story from the best point of view they can, and that is exactly what Biggie went through. Notorious tells the tale of a man following the poor examples of everyone around him in the ghetto, striving to be somebody, and in his final moments where he has a grip on life, is brutally and tragically killed. A few portions of the movie suffer from some poor dialogue or just stale delivery, but it is still good. The funeral scene in particular brought tears to my eyes. The events Voletta Wallace has had to experience are truly horrific. It is blasphemy that suspects of this murder who have hard evidence against them were never brought to justice. Jamal Woolard does a spot-on job as Biggie. When you see how this man normally acts and the transformation he makes to take on this role, it is truly impressive. Angela Basset delivers a powerful performance as Big's mother, and the rest of the cast is mostly just solid talent.… Expand
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HenryF.Jan 31, 2009
This movie really showed me how a person with real talent can grow up in the worst situations, and still end up at the top, no matter what. 8/10 for Notorious.
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JamesSApr 20, 2009
I thought derek luke did a great job playin Puff but Gravy was to shluby to play big,he had no star apeal to me.It was entertaing I liked it.
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AshleyM.Jan 17, 2009
I am a Big Biggie Fan and I know he died at the end but the movie move me so much to tears! He went before his time! I will always love Big Poppa!
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JillB.Jan 27, 2009
The movie was wonderful the camera shoots fantastic this movie was done with care the music was great! I give it a 8 very entertaining!!!!!!
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TGJan 22, 2009
The acting was actually very good. It was surprising to me that it actually felt like a great movie that an A List Celebrity would do. Some of the actors and actresses could have done a better job but the main characters were all dead on, The acting was actually very good. It was surprising to me that it actually felt like a great movie that an A List Celebrity would do. Some of the actors and actresses could have done a better job but the main characters were all dead on, especially P. Diddy's depiction, with all the dancing lol.… Expand
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bobbymFeb 13, 2009
Actors that played puffy & 2pac were off it seemed. However Jamal Woolard couldn't have portrayed big any better. The movie be a 5 disk season set, but since it is a movie, they did a great job choosing what to put in and take out. Actors that played puffy & 2pac were off it seemed. However Jamal Woolard couldn't have portrayed big any better. The movie be a 5 disk season set, but since it is a movie, they did a great job choosing what to put in and take out. Highly recommend.… Expand
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bfoore90Dec 5, 2019
Good movie, provides an honest look into the life of the Notorious BIG up until his untimely death. While its much better than "All Eyez On Me" as it delves into the man Christopher Wallace was and not the hardened rapper he portrayed onGood movie, provides an honest look into the life of the Notorious BIG up until his untimely death. While its much better than "All Eyez On Me" as it delves into the man Christopher Wallace was and not the hardened rapper he portrayed on screen, there was still some room for improvement to be had here. The film isn't perfect by any means and I only wish "All Eyez On Me" could have been as good as this but that didn't stop me from enjoying it nonetheless… Expand
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ydnar4Aug 27, 2014
There is some room for improvement in this movie but that didn't keep me from truly enjoying it. I watched this not knowing a thing about the Notorious B.I.G and I did not feel lost at any part in the movie. It is also a movie about musicThere is some room for improvement in this movie but that didn't keep me from truly enjoying it. I watched this not knowing a thing about the Notorious B.I.G and I did not feel lost at any part in the movie. It is also a movie about music that actually contains a good amount of music from that artist. I'm thinking about checking out biggie after watching this movie.… Expand
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