Preview: Notorious (2009)

Synopsis:

A dramatic film about the life and death of legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G.

• Poster: -

Review:

There was no poster immediately available for my review. Should one become available in the future, this section will be updated.

• Trailer: C+; B-

Review:

While I'm not a rap music fan and to me, the film doesn't look that interesting, the production values are strong and the interest is there, suggesting this could be quite popular with many audiences.

This biopic turns a similar direction as Eminem's fictional biopic, but based on a real story, the film has a bit more relevance to what's going on in the world. The performances don't look terribly exceptional, though the premise at least looks interesting.

Oscar Prospects:

I could see this following the 8 Mile route, but I could also see it following the countless other musical biopics that have failed at the Oscars in recent years.

Release Date:

• January 16, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (September 28, 2008) Original

-Wesley Lovell (October 26, 2008) New Trailer