Notorious

  • 2009


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Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.0
A great rapper deserves a great biopic, but B.I.G. fans will have to settle for this merely passable one. Av Club
2.0
Notorious has a fascinating trajectory, but certain episodes leave you wanting.The film would have been stronger if Biggies pop star squeezes were as .. EW
4.4
Notorious is a good film in many ways, but its best achievement is the casting of Jamal Woolard, a rapper named Gravy, in the title role. Rogerebert
3.0
Every time it comes on, were reminded of Biggies notoriety, charm, and genius. Common Sense Media
1.7
An unconvincing third act redemption aside, this is a warts and all portrait. Time Out
1.3
If theres something praiseworthy about Notorious, its that it pulls off the remarkable, ignominious feat of making its deceased subject less likeable ..
1.5
Feels like Biggies Wikipedia page reformatted for the big screen.
2.5
The script by Reggie Rock Blythewood and Cheo Hodari Coker hits all the points it needs to but contributes no new layers of understanding or insight.
2.1
A good biopic doesnt necessarily tell us the true story of a human being, but it does reveal something to us that feels true about them. Paste Magazine
2.0
This is a disappointingly conventional film that offers up all the key moments of B.I.Gs life and a lot of his music but which fails at making the cas .. E Film Critic
2.0
However this team have smoothed over the details of Biggies rags to riches ascent, they havent succeeded in making it terribly interesting. Telegraph
2.5
But it mostly makes a strong case for third party detachment in story telling. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
The movie wants to leave you celebrating the life of this truly fascinating man, but the untold side of the story haunts the frames of this standard i .. Cinema Blend
4.0
Then again, since we know these characters already, its the players in front of the camera who matter most. Ny Daily News
2.5
This flick smoothes out the roughest edges, drains off the rawness and blandly retraces the narrative arc of every musical biopic since The Jazz Singe .. The Globe And Mail
2.0
This may leave some Biggie devotees feeling preached to and others looking for deeper exploration of his flow. Philly
3.1
Notorious is an efficient biopic, and a celebratory exercise in nostalgia for hip hop fans of a certain age. Philly
3.0
A sanitized treatment that embraces every cliche of musical biography without shedding much real light on its subject. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Just buy the records; thats the point of this infomercial anyhow. Village Voice
3.1
Its not bad enough to walk out on but neither is it good enough to walk into. ReelViews
3.1
Notorious (2009) 2 1/2 Stars (out of 4) Tweet Life After Death By Jeffrey M. Anderson George Tillman Jr.s Notorious, a biopic of the late, great rappe .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
Biggies rise may have been fast, but its so chaotically presented that its difficult to get the lay of the land.
3.1
Most noteworthy is the movies stunning cinematography and powerful soundtrack. Usa Today
2.0
One of the measures of a good biopic is whether it can engage a viewer who has no prior interest in the subject, or whether it just preaches to the ch .. Eric Ds Nider
1.5
If youre still concerned about the film and its appropriateness for yourself or anyone else in your home who may be interested in seeing it, we sugges .. Screen It
2.0
The boasts get louder, the bling shinier, but the film itself just gets increasingly monotonous. Independent
3.0
Its an important story, and the film is still watchable, but it leaves us wanting more raw honesty. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by George Tillman Jr and tellingly produced by both Sean Puffy Combs and Biggies own mothe .. View London
3.1
Over 24,000 employees at 116 LI companies were polled on what makes their employers great. News Day
3.8
Combs is a fuzzy presence here, a generic impresario making magical promises. New York Post
2.0
The rest and the rise youve seen a billion times before, and the filmmakers provide little insight into what made their subject tick. Film Journal International ..
2.5
If theres a guide book on how to create a standard rags to riches music biopic, the makers of Notorious must have memorized every page. Az Central
3.1
It hits many of the high notes of Wallaces life and some sour ones, too. Boston
3.1
Christopher Wallace was 24 years old when he was shot and killed at a stoplight in Los Angeles. Star Tribune
4.5
A far too premature biopic that is way too close to its subject matter for any hint of objectivity, and is far too forgiving
3.1
As it is, this tale of triumph and tragedy within hip hops elite is intelligent, gripping and far less sensationalistic than anyone could have expecte .. Toronto Star
3.0
Theres something restrictive and reductive about the format of showbiz biopics that this film, despite great music and unique tale of the slain raper, .. Emanuellevy
2.0
The movie doesnt ignore its subjects shortcomings, but it sentimentalises them and becomes increasingly incoherent as it proceeds. Guardian
3.0
Viewed as a portrait of the 90s rap scene, Notorious proves a gaudy and compelling spectacle. Guardian
3.0
Even so, this movie is certainly entertaining and at times exciting, even though it fails to find a message to champion.Diagramming someones life is e .. Reel Talk Reviews
0.0
This is Hollywood hagiography at its most patronising and preposterous a product, as well as a celebration, of a diseased, materialistic culture.Verdi .. Daily Mail
4.5
Notorious is surprisingly and pleasantly unflashy, a straightforward picture that makes a distinction between classiness and bling. Salon
3.5
Notorious nonetheless generates a lot of good will for its subject, thanks almost entirely to its star, 32 year old Brooklyn rapper Jamal Woolard (hip .. Slate
3.0
Theres not many surprises here for fans of the big man or those new to his work but the music is great and a major plus point is that Sean Puffy Combs .. Flim List
4.0
Hes a man who doesnt have the option of fading into the background. Eye For Film
4.5
Biggie gets the big star treatment in this biopic filled with fine actors and two hours of hip hop.
2.0
Whats The Deal: With the exception of Im Not There, the musician biopic genre is the boring suburban cul de sac of cinema.Theres nothing you dont know .. Movies
2.5
Maybe a life this tumultuous cant be jammed into a two hour movie. New Yorker
3.0
This is sympathetically structured to steer clear of controversy and present Biggies life as a journey towards stability and hard won maturity. Express
4.4
An evocative recreation of a decade past (!) time in music whose creative, cultural, and social influences continue to resonate in the landscape today .. Mr Brown Movies
1.9
From a strictly filmmaking level, Notorious isnt really awful so much as it is monotonous and unnecessary. The Movie Boy
2.5
Its unclear how much range hell have as an actor, but hes the perfect choice to play Biggie. Bullz-Eye
2.0
Still, its not a bad primer, and the movie scores one bona fide hit with the casting of charming, talented, suitably XXL newcomer Jamal Woolard in the .. Total Film
3.5
Notorious has a fine time along the way, with Woolard channeling the rappers sweetness and wit as comfortably as his pathos. Calendar Live
2.0
Whatever was special is lost in what appears to be a brazen attempt to sell soundtrack albums. Hollywood
3.0
But for anyone looking for something as real or engaging as Biggies music or a good introduction to it will be disappointed by this mediocre celluloid .. Seattle Pi
3.0
Since I dont know anything about the real story, I found myself wrapped up in the drama.The film has a definite direction, although it lacks some focu .. 7M Pictures
2.0
Director George Tillman Jr. coaxes a nuanced performance from newcomer Woolard, who not only nails the rappers inflections but also humanizes the bad .. E Online
1.5
Notorious is a pretty standard biopic, and is probably largely compromised. If youve never seen Nick Broomfields excellent 2002 doco Biggie And Tupac, .. Film Ink
4.0
Final Cut A swaggering delve into the life of the biggest of all rappers. Mirror
1.5
Youve heard of laundering money Well, this film biography of rapper Notorious B.I.G. has all the earmarks of not monetary but morality cleansing. Varia Gate
2.0
A year later he met the same end, but this film by George Tillman Jr is less about the street politics and more about the slushy soap opera going on a .. Digital Spy
2.0
A pity, then, that what might have been an African American gangland epic with a killer soundtrack treads safely as a run of the mill biopic. Abc
3.0
But as it drags past the two hour mark, you stop waiting for the bullet and start wishing for it. Nz Herald
1.5
Its a dim, poorly executed, eccentrically cast film and youd be better off seeking out Nick Broomfields 2002 documentary Biggie and Tupac. Ft
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
5.0
Much credit for the success of the flick must go to Jamal Woolard who makes an impressive screen debut in the title role. News Blaze
3.0
Fans of Biggie will find a thrill in watching Jamal Woolard bring him back to life after death. The Sun
2.0
Turns Biggie Smalls into an unpleasant, thoughtless caretaker of urban hopes and dreams, encased within a film that seeks to dust off a profitable leg .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.8
And why shouldnt a Hip Hop biopic fall into the same trap as any other.As a result, the film drags to a clumsy conclusion that attempts to put a bow o .. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
Despite the films not quite as satisfying final quarter, Notorious is a better than expected, satisfying and involving biopic of a man we never really ..
1.3
Sure, they go through great effort to show us the famous images, but they fail to provide soul and depth.We dont get deeper thought beyond highlightin .. Waffle Movies
2.5
And Naturi Naughtons brave, bracing Lil Kim simply offers no quarter. Js Online
5.0
For a hip hop fiend like me, its a bittersweet journey to the days when the Cristal was overflowing, the bling was blinding and the performers burned .. News Week
2.0
Sizzling with dirty mouth attitude, her story of a woman in a world of adolescent machismo is worth a movie of its own. Sky
2.0
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3.8
He captures some nice subtleties, both in the dramatic scenes and performance pieces. Chron
2.0
With all the big Oscar contenders now released, its time to start bringing out the dross. Metro
2.5
Its a fascinating story so why does it feel like I just watched Walk the Line instead Streaming Quickflix
4.5
This engrossing biopic, throbbing with style and attitude, will likely add to his legend. Chicago Reader
4.0
The performances and the passion fueling this film are astounding. Jam! Movies
3.0
Notorious is undeniably entertaining and Woolards excellent, but ultimately the film buys a little too much into hip hops frequent misogyny and Wallac .. Film4
2.5
The finale is a crowd pleaser, but its shameless, like Tinkerbell dropping into a Lars von Trier picture.This director is too calculating to hold our .. Ny Mag
4.4
Notorious is a well made, compelling, and ultimately humane film, even if you dont like rap music. Aisle Seat
2.5
Biggie lived a HUGE life in only 24 years, but this film has two hours and never sells me. Isnt selling what Sean Puffy Combs is supposed to be an exp .. The Scorecard Review
4.0
The script by Reggie Rock Bythewood and Cheo Hodari CokerO captures more of Biggies personality than any of the many fine documentaries about Biggie, .. Orlando Sentinel
2.0
Notorious is a game of dress up, the Greatest Hits version of Biggies life. But in the end, it fails to present a convincing argument of why we should .. Detroit News
3.5
The rare music biopic that leaves you not just humming the songs but thinking about life and death, the strategy of fame, and the business of the busi .. Metromix.com
5.0
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3.1
Its such a compelling window into the character that one wishes the filmmakers had stopped worrying about the scenery and done more with it. Critics Notebook
3.0
This movie will inevitably come up short when compared to documentaries like the one about the similarly brief life of the far more prolific rapper Tu .. Movie Mom
3.1
Lacks the irresistible bump of Biggies music and the flow of his rhymes; unlike Wallace, the filmmakers dont create anything fresh from the elements s .. Gomemphis
2.0
Its bang average biopic fodder but fans will enjoy the attention to detail and hearing Biggie tracks on a cinema soundsystem. News Of The World
3.5
I can honestly see people hating this film but for fans of Biggies music like myself, the film is a great memorial to one of the best rappers ever.
2.5
The movie leaves us with the sense that, twelve years after Biggie Smallss death, a lot of people are trying to extract whatever profit or pride they .. Rotten Tomatoes
3.0
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3.0
Whats most annoying about Notorious is that whatever bad thing that Biggie ever does gets paved over by the end of the film. MSNBC
3.1
The music entertains, and the film delivers a solid, if unspectacular, biopic. Washington Times
3.8
Biggie is played well by newcomer Jamal Woolard, who not only looks the part but has the moves of a slick street rapper down.
2.5
While the script provides ample illustrations of Wallaces tough life, there is not enough focus on what set the recording star apart from his peers or .. Courier Mail (Australia)
1.5
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3.0
Biggie finds the high life much easier than hustling on the streets and enjoys the money, women, adoration and a friendship with fellow rap star Tupac .. Gazette
3.0
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3.0
Notorious doesnt quite convey how hip hop felt in the 90s ... (but) it manages to put a few new scratches and stutters into the beats and breaks of th .. Amc
3.8
Although one may question how objective it is, considering its produced by Wallaces mother and Sean P. Diddy Combs, Notorious is explosive, fun and en ..
3.0
Although guilty of assuming too much pre knowledge on the viewers part, its a solid rap opus that snarls down Eminems 8 Mile with heavyweight confiden ..



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