: Some viewers found the film lacked energy outside of the rap battle scenes or felt it didn't focus enough on the heights of her actual music career. 🛡️ Parents' Guide & Content Advisory
This film is a gritty, character-driven drama that focuses on the early life of Lolita "Roxanne Shanté" Gooden in the Queensbridge Projects.
A romantic comedy starring Steve Martin, which is a modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac . Roxanne Movie Review | Common Sense Media