Notorious (2009) movie poster

Notorious (2009)

"No dream is too B.I.G."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 56% (RT: 52%, MC: 60) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MusicDramaHistory

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Runtime
2h 2m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (779 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
60
Cast
Jamal Woolard as Christopher 'Biggie' Wallace
Derek Luke as Sean 'Puffy' Combs
Naturi Naughton as Lil' Kim
Anthony Mackie as Tupac "2Pac" Shakur
Antonique Smith as Faith Evans
Angela Bassett as Voletta Wallace
Marc John Jefferies as Lil Cease
Sean Ringgold as Suge Knight
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 779 votes. Critics gave it 56%.
Overview
"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream." Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • George Tillman Jr. cited several classic music films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Notorious is a 2009 music, drama, history film directed by George Tillman Jr.. "Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream.".

The film has been rated by 779 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a music film, Notorious delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Notorious (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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