Nine
United States
2009
Color, Black and White
English
Synopsis
From the creative team behind the Oscar-winning Broadway adaptation of Chicago comes a lavish feature take on the Tony award-winning musical inspired by Federico Fellini’s whimsical classic 8 1/2. Directed by Rob Marshall, Nine details the effort made by world-class filmmaker Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) in realizing his latest cinematic vision while simultaneously balancing his relationships with the many passionate and influential women in his life, including his mistress, Carla (Penélope Cruz), and wife, Luisa (Marion Cotillard). Original lyricist and composer Maury Yeston serves as co-executive producer for the filmed version of his own 1982 Broadway hit. Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren, Fergie, and Judi Dench co-star in the Weinstein Co. production.
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Jye Sherwell
30Jan10
It was alright. Some good numbers and some nice cinematography. Plus I liked the performances. So it's really a mixed bag.
Paulo Biscaia Filho
26Jan10
Pathetic screenplay (rest in peace Mr. Minghella), abandoned cast, boring musical numbers, washed up cinematography are just a few things to hate about this flop. Poor Fellini.
Armando Olivas
14Jan10
Naturally this movie is not on par with the masterful allegorical Fellini's "8 1/2". For this genre, the musical numbers seemed at times a little lacking with flash and glitter pizzaz that made Marshall's "Chicago" an audience and critical darling.
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"Avatar," "Nine," "Young Victoria" and Holiday Revivals
By David Hudson on December 18, 2009
Updated through 12/25.
"With Avatar James Cameron has turned one man's dream of the movies into a trippy joy ride about the end of life - our moviegoing life included - as we know it," declares Manohla
"Nine" Premieres in London
By David Hudson on December 4, 2009
Updated through 12/5.
Director Rob Marshall and much of his starry cast walked the red carpet in London last night for the world premiere of Nine, an adaptation of the musical by Arthur Kopit and
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Nine falls short
By Michael Offerosky on January 14, 2010
Nine wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great either and it definitely pales in comparison to Fellini’s 8 1/2 heavy on melodrama and not nearly as whimsical or magical as it could have been. Only two memorable… read review
Guido goes to work on ninth film, instead of wasting time dancing
By Byron Brubaker on January 5, 2010
As an aspiring film buff I feel as if I am expected to appreciate Fellini’s original 8 1/2 for its Italian style and dense artistic philosophy. And I feel as if I should look down on this as many critics… read review
Another Shitty Rob Marshall Flick
By Roscoe on January 3, 2010
Ever the glutton for punishment, I saw Rob Marshall’s film version of the musical NINE, itself a musical version of Fellini’s 8 1/2. Full disclosure, not a surprise to anyone: I think Rob Marshall… read review
Imagination is God’s garden … Nine
By Jared Mobarak on December 27, 2009
Being the film version of a Broadway musical based on the Fellini film 8 1/2, it interested me to find out what the title meant. The Italian director’s odd half integer was in regards to the fact that… read review
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8 1/2 becomes NINE
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