Notorious
Studio: Fox Searchlight
Starring: Jamal Woolard, Angela Bassett, Derek Luke
Rating: R
The late Notorious B.I.G. receives a proper tribute when the biopic of his life, Notorious hits theaters Jan. 16. In stark contrast to the many television specials that focused solely on his music, this film adeptly delves into the man behind the music, including an in-depth study of the artist’s relationship with the women in his life. Thanks to a talented cast led by Angela Bassett and Derek Luke, along with the steady hand of director George Tillman Jr., Notorious elevates the memory of Big Poppa to an even higher stratosphere. –dewayne rogers
