Thinking

 By: L Jones

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I just watched the Notorious film and I have to say, it’s about what I thought it would be, an “alright” movie. The reason I say “alright”, is because the film does not tell us anything we didn’t already know about Christopher Wallace’s life. There was no new insight on anything. The movie was very safe.

The character of Biggy Smalls was not very believable. It may have happened exactly the way the film depicted it happening, but like I said before, it seemed a bit safe. It’s almost as if the film makers did not want to ruin his image or tarnish his name. He is known as one of the best rappers to have done it; him being a jerk to woman will not change how people feel about his rapping. Put it in the movie. Make it real. Give us the real.

The actors were ok. The veteran actors and actresses were great. I actually thought the portrayal of Sean Combs was pretty believable. I also liked the Lil Kim character, even though she seems to disagree.  To be honest, I would have rather followed her story. The movie made her character flesh; made her real.

Overall, I’d have to say, in my opinion, that the movie gets a C grade. There was nothing special, besides the story itself, to the movie. I encourage you to go see for yourself and you be the judge. This is just what I think.

Summary of Movie:

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.” Written by Fox Searchlight Pictures