Conor McGregor: Notorious (2017) Reviews

• Great promise let down by recycled footage.

  MovieGuy_abc1232017-11-01

  As a fan of Conor, I was looking forward to seeing this documentary, however, it fails to show anything we haven't already seen. Essentially, this is an extended episode of Embedded which heavily revolves around everyone but Conor. The footage of Conor in his early years is limited and in that respect, we don't get a true sense of his progression, it's more presented that he just, sort of, "arrived" at the UFC and began fighting; some more depth would have definitely served well for this documentary to appeal to those who are perhaps not too familiar with Conor. already. There are interesting moments, and, to give credit where it is due, it isn't a badly put together documentary, however, there are obvious gaps in attention to detail, with a lot of the included footage coming across as filler. The majority of the film focuses on Conors preparation before facing Aldo and Diaz, which, again, if you're already familiar with the UFC's Embedded series, is nothing new. Though the die-hard fans may disagree with this review, they will be disappointed to see that I am telling it how it is.

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• Under the Veil?

  realfandangoforever2018-12-19

  181218: Amazing athelite though I could do without some of his antics. Why do the greatest always seem to be a bit sideways? Looking back upon McGregor's successes was a wonderful experience, even if a bias exists in this production. He's done so much for raising the profile of MMA and the UFC. I noticed in his last fight with Nate Diaz, at the start of some of the rounds, McGregor can be seen offering to touch gloves (Nate does not even flinch from the task at hand). Always so much more to people than we see, know or are told. Not sure how a non-MMA fan would embrace this film, but for those with a passion, this production is a must see.

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• Visceral storytelling

  aidanharte2018-08-10

  Gavin Fitzgerald's documentary moves almost as fast as its subject. It's a tightly edited masterclass in visceral storytelling; eschewing voice over and heavy handed editorializing, Notorious shows how the Dublin lad become a superstar through work, willpower and wit. McGregor's sins - that the sport he dominates is violent, that he talks loud - remain unforgivable to some, but Notorious wastes no time with begrudgers. It's too busy telling a story with as much drama as a cage fight. Check it out, fight fans.

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• Brilliantly Entertaining

  thomasjay-522772019-01-11

  A slow starter of a film I was pleasantly surprised as I've found the sports documentary sub genre (if you will) to be very hitor miss to say the least, however this was special. Precise and straight to its point the craftsmanship on show is on an entirely different level and the story is a special one too. Full of interesting and layered "characters" that are merely carrying out daily business the outcome was amazing and compelling. One that feels timeless I highly recommend you view it at least once, and fingers crossed there's a follow up in years to come to round off an outstanding career

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• Awesome

  walshj-014682019-01-25

  Great insight in to the sheer ambition and determination of this man. Doing something 99 per cent of us could not even contemplate or have the ability to do. Respect.