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Disappointed
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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I was eager to see this movie because of the cast. Kate Hudson and Fergie were the high points of this movie. I was disappointed in the story and was glad it was over. Left me feeling depressed.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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9 out of a possible 100
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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from Brooklyn
Lacks charm and any hints of the Fellini voice. It felt entirely too forced with a Cannon Ball Run cast without a second of the fun.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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from Chicago, IL
I was looking forward to seeing this movie. It was very disappointing. The story was trite and choppy. Nicole Kidman's character bascially said it all - this movie is old and there's no real story that makes any woman want to like it. The music seemed to be put in to take up space, although Kate Hudson's number was fun. I would say skip it...
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Huh?
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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from Bluffton, SC
I never could connect with this movie or the characters. It seemed like a collection of music videos with stuff I didn't care about in between. Performances were good but the music was nowhere. DD Lewis's talent was wasted. Skip it.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
Fantastic Cast!
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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from Boston
Fantastic Cast ...thats where it ends. The story line had promise but quickly lost momentum. The Cast was superb and would have over shadowed the mediocrity of the movie had they a story line to live up to their acting capabilities.
Wait for DVD and a Rainy Day.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
Boring
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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from Phoenix, AZ
Won't even go out and buy the sound track. Couldn't wait until it was over.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
So Disappointed
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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I have been waiting for this film for years. Hard to believe that Rob Marshall missed the mark, especially after "Chicago". This was flat and boring, mainly because Day-Lewis was miscast. As a musical theater and film fan, I am worried that adaptations like this will kill the genre before I get to see some of my favorite shows on the big screen.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Fergie steals the show!
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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Really fun to watch. Knowledge of original film "8 1/2" helpful. All the actresses are great particularly Ms. Cotilllard, with Ms. Kidman not as strong as the others.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Skip it
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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from New York, NY
Heard the mediocre reviews but decided to see it anyway. Big mistake. Marion Cotillard is charming and terrific, Penelope Cruz is excellent, Kate Hudson delivers a fun performance, and Fergie's showstopper is the highlight of the film. Judi Dench is solid. As for the rest, well . . . Daniel Day Lewis is woefully miscast, and on screen far too much for the audience to gloss over that mistake. Nicole Kidman and the once-glamorous Sophia Loren look like refugees from the Planet of the Plastic Surgeon, and their acting matches their appearance. Worst of all, when the ladies aren't singing and dancing, the film is just plain boring. I thought I'd like it enough, but I didn't. Skip Nine.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
nine? I rate it a 3
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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from Sarasota, FL
what pretentious Hollywood junk! Yes the singing was good, but really - was one guy's fantasies and frustrations REALLY worth all the raves?
Not enough for me - I was bored to pieces. The emperor was wearing no clothes (really)
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
FLAT MOVIE
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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from San Antonio, Tx
We were very disappointed in the overall movie, as were the other movie goer's leaving the theatre. The musical numbers were entertaining, but the rest of the movie, totally boring. Most of the people around me, including myself, had trouble staying awake. Everyone left the show, in complete silence and not smiling. My wife commented that night, when it comes on TV, just tell me nothings on.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
An attempt at old musical wiritng.
PostedDecember 26, 2009
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The music made this movie. Without it money would have been waisted. The Stars played their roles to the T and the musical numbers were fantastic. The story line SUCKED. Wait for the DVD.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Most fun watching a movie that I have ever had!
PostedDecember 24, 2009
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from Santa Monica, Ca
I loved the musical numbers. Well done. All the actors brought their best to the table. Well done!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
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PostedDecember 23, 2009
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from New York, NY
Liked it; wasn't blown away and was expecting to be...thought I'd love it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Nine--Finally Not a Cookie Cutter Film
PostedDecember 23, 2009
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from New York, NY
Can an American Audience be expected to sit through 8 1/2? The fact that this film is being marketed as a blockbuster doesn't take away from it's brilliance. Half the audience is frustrated that the film does not have the well-oiled structure of modern "thrill-me" cinema. The other half is grateful that a film inspired by a classic did not attempt to dumb itself down for a modern audience. Filleni's films and characters did not have traditional pace, development, or structure and it would have been offensive not to respect his aesthetic in a piece that was the closest to autobiography for him. Cinematic, filled with pathos, and well-written, this film will probably be misunderstood today and revered in twenty years.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Totally Flat
PostedDecember 23, 2009
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The trailer shows the highlights of the film. The rest is totally flat. You keep waiting for it to explode, get your adrenalin going but it never does. Daniel day Lewis does he best that he can, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard and Judi Dench. Rob Marshall's just too jazzy. Its all quick camera movement, lots of hair extensions and fluff, lights, but it all adds up to nothing. Total waste of talent and opportunity.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Save Your Money & Watch It On DVD!
PostedDecember 22, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
I gave this 3 stars be/c it started out as 5 stars & ended at 1. Such a shame, this movie could've been a masterpiece. The 1st half was amazing. But, even the greatness of Day Lewis can't develop this whiny character, who whines the whole way through the movie, as a typical self-obsessed, self-pitying "artist." His story just does not develop enough. It also felt like the longest movie ever. I think that's what made it so bad. Dench & Fergie = fantastic as are Cotillard & Cruz. Hudson can dance & look like a model, but she still can't act. Kidman is still way overpaid. Long before it ended, I was just waiting for it to be over. The last half is only watchable be/c it's visually stunning, but there is no story left.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Nine Enough
PostedDecember 22, 2009
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from New York and London
Very dis-jointedn typical of the dysfunctional lead character. Looks like the threw everybody who was available into the show.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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2 / 5
2 / 5
Derivative Disappointment
PostedDecember 22, 2009
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from Jersey City, NJ
I'd been looking forward to this film more than almost any other this holiday season. What a letdown! Almost all the musical numbers felt as if they'd been done, better, in other movies. Daniel Day-Lewis was a collection of tics more than a full-blooded performance. As for the women, several of them were just glorified cameos; only Marion Cotillard truly stood out. She was poignant, lovely, and introspective.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Awesome!
PostedDecember 22, 2009
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from New York
Loved it!!! :)
Great cast...great songs...great costumes....!!!!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Powerhouse Performances
PostedDecember 21, 2009
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from New York, NY
Every performance was full out and compared very favorably with both Broadway productions.
Each cast member eagerly jumped out of his or her comfort zone. I enjoyed the grand scale provided by using the sound stage as a window on the world. Bravo!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
A bit of a let down
PostedDecember 21, 2009
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from New York, NY
Major thumbs up to Marion Catillard, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, and Kate Hudson. Although these ladies all had great performances, the story line felt disconnected and lagged during the middle of the movie. Daniel Day-Lewis' singing was weird and and drawn out, although I liked his acting. I thought Nicole Kidman did a poor job in the movie. It was basically a cameo and her performance bored me. I had such high hopes for this movie. I wouldn't recommend this to a friend because if I was bored (and I am a huge musical fan) then they would surely be bored.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Nine is a Ten!
PostedDecember 20, 2009
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from Los Angeles
Director extraordinaire Rob Marshall does it again with a dazzling entertainment full of glorious costumes, musical numbers and terrific performances. Daniel Day-Lewis surprisingly makes a perfect Italian, Fergie's "Be Italian" is a standout, Kate Hudson really shines with a fun song "Cinema Italiano". It's easy to see why Marion Cotillaird and Penelope Cruz have been nominated for Golden Globes. The storyline of a genius director whose life is falling apart (problems with his wife and mistress, no inspiration for his new film) is hardly new, but "Nine" makes it fresh with style to burn and a dream cast. Andiamo!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
NINE
PostedDecember 20, 2009
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I thought this movie was brilliant! Daniel plays the quintessential Italian in a midlife crisis. He captures the true Italian man, as well as the accent!! Marion and Penelope are excellent as his wife & mistress. Kate does surprisingly well. Fergie did an amazing job with her song! The director was very creative with the scenes from the past to present, although, at times, the movie lags. Over all, I would give this movie a 9!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
Very disappointed
PostedDecember 20, 2009
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from New York, NY
Regardless of the fact that I love every actor in this film and found some of the numbers wonderful, this was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. The star power couldn't overcome the lack of story. The lead character was very unlikeable and I just didn't find any redeeming qualities in him. I'm not a big fan of musicals but I did love Chicago (stage and film) as well as Moulin Rouge and La Boheme(film), and Chorus Line. The songs seemed to be used every time an emotion was being illustrated. By the time Nicole Kidman's character arrived on the scene I just didn't buy that her character would ever be remotely interested in the director.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
Excellent
PostedDecember 20, 2009
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This movie was an experience and everyone in it was amazing. You won't be disappointed.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Doesn't add up.
PostedDecember 20, 2009
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from New York, NY
With Fellini as a model, this film had all the potential in the world. Instead it had me checking my watch to see when it would end. Daniel Day-Lewis and Marion Cotillard were in brilliant form, and yes, everyone had a good singing voice. If you listened to songs just for the sound, this would be fine, but the lyrics were atrocious. Nearly every song mentioned Day-Lewis' character. Not once. Not twice. As the chorus. I didn't feel like I was caught up in a man's fantasies so much as watching a bad stage production get in the way of a good film.
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
Bad, then Good
PostedDecember 20, 2009
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from NY, NY
It felt like a direct ripoff of "All That Jazz." SImilar plot, similar star, similar dance numbers. I was disappointed until Fergie's big number, "Be Italian," which stole the show. Most of the numbers after this were excellent, too. If you stick it out to the second halp, you may like it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
Very good, but Bwy show was better
PostedDecember 19, 2009
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from New York, NY
Cast does well, direction a little disjointed, Daniel Day Lewis does a fine job, Kate Hudson surprisingly good - where did her song come from? -- and Penelope Cruz wonderful, but the best is Marion Cotillard.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Very Entertaining
PostedDecember 14, 2009
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from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
This movie boasts a star-studded cast with a great musical score.
I had the pleasure of seeing it during the World Premiere of the film and I was thoroughly entertained.
It is a humorous account of an Italian movie producer (Lewis) and the women in his complicated life, including, but not limited to, his Mother (Loren), his wife (Cotillard), his mistress and a cast of many others. I never laughed so hard in my life!
It is a light-hearted musical comedy with lavish sets and costumes.
Go and enjoy and remember that it's great to be Italian! :-)
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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