At a glance: ‘Notorious’

Jamal Woolard plays Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace, the Brooklyn-raised rapper who rose from crack dealer to become a central figure in the East Coast rap scene.

Running time/rating: 2:02; rated R for pervasive language, strong sexuality including dialogue, nudity, drug use.

What they’re saying: “Complex and involving biopic about The Notorious B.I.G. that never quite gives the full picture of its enigmatic central figure.” – Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter