6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Notorious (2009)
Notorious (2009)
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."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
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."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a biographical drama chronicling the life of The Notorious B.I.G., focusing on his personal journey, choices, and the challenges of his environment and career. It maintains a neutral stance by presenting events and their consequences without explicitly championing a particular political ideology or advocating for systemic change.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast, which accurately reflects the biographical subject of an African American rapper. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's life and career, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity primarily through the character of Voletta Wallace, whose devout faith is depicted as a source of strength, moral guidance, and resilience. While the protagonist's actions often diverge from Christian teachings, the narrative consistently frames his mother's faith with respect and sympathy, highlighting its positive influence.
The biographical film 'Notorious' chronicles the life of rapper Christopher Wallace, focusing on his rise to fame, personal relationships, and music career. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no depiction within the film's scope.
The film 'Notorious' (2009) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is solely focused on the biographical details of Christopher Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., and his journey in the music industry. Therefore, the film has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Notorious" is a biographical drama based on the life of rapper Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.). All major historical figures depicted in the movie are portrayed with their documented real-world gender, with no instances of gender changes from their historical identities.
The film "Notorious" is a biopic depicting the life of Christopher Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., and other real historical figures. All major characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as the historical individuals they represent, with no instances of a character's race being changed from their established historical identity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.7
6.9
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5.2
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