What a let down...all that talent wasted. This movie was shot like a play on a soundstage where you can see people move the sets. What happened to beautiful scenes of Italy - note: movies can actually show actors interacting with real settings? or better yet what happened to telling a good story well. I am sure Fellini is greatful this movie will not carry the name 8 1/2. I'm only sorry that it is only worth the 1/2 star to make it Nine.