I think if I were not diligently taking notes for this very review I might have folded laundry or something to pass the time... It's a beautiful movie to look at and a clumsy story with a weird ending.
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12/29/09
9 (2009)
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Reviews Counted:169
Fresh:97
Rotten:72
Average Rating:5.9/10
Consensus: Although its story is perhaps too familiar and less complex than some might wish, 9 is visually spectacular, and director Shane Acker's attention to detail succeeds in drawing viewers into the film's universe.
Theatrical Release:Sep 9, 2009 Wide
Box Office: $31,691,649
Synopsis: A new era in animated storytelling begins on 9.9.09. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (The Corpse Bride, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Nightwatch) join forces to... [More]
Starring: Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover
Director: Shane Acker
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Reviews for 9
Totally lacking in character development. It is like seeing a love story involving toasters.
12/21/09
There is a lot that is interesting to see in the world created by Shane Acker but not enough to make the feature film satisfying.
12/21/09
Watch it for the visuals, and dream about what Shane Acker might accomplish with a better screenplay.
12/20/09
If ever there was a greater pity that a film wasn't exhibited in 3-D, I wouldn't know it. Acker's fluid direction and striking visual style would seem to welcome such an embellishment.
12/17/09
Substance abuse might improve the experience, but alas, 9 unto itself is only half-baked.
12/17/09
The characters are sketchy and the story makes little sense.
12/16/09
Well-designed but formulaic survival tale.
12/12/09
The interplay between characters is often electric and fans of the film will definitely find a character they can root for in the mix...
12/11/09
Grown from a superb 10-minute animation, this feature length version runs out of steam despite its stunning visual design.
12/10/09
Gorgeously animated, beautifully executed and incredibly imaginative, Shane Acker's 9 manages to nonetheless feel a little bit like something you've seen before.
12/09/09
Looking like a rag-doll version of Terminator Salvation, the film boasts an arresting visual style.
12/09/09
It's frustratingly imperfect -- but you won't regret seeing it.
12/09/09
While it must be said that dialogue and storytelling flow are not Acker’s strong suits, the immersive power of his imagery is undeniable.
12/09/09
With animation increasingly the exclusive domain of the Pixars and DreamWorks, fresh talent following in the footsteps of Tim Burton and Henry Selick is a welcome tangent.
12/07/09
Visually impressive, symbolic and mostly entertaining.
12/07/09
Entirely superfluous conversations and thoughts hinder what could have otherwise been a beautiful, somber existentialist film about a number of potential themes%u2014loss, survival, consciousness.
12/06/09
...a mesmerizing combination of The Terminator, The Matrix and Pinocchio.
12/04/09
More like an animation showcase of wonders than a genuine cinematic story
11/28/09
Too violent for small children, but might be enjoyed by fans of Tim Burton, one of the film’s producers.
11/06/09
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September 10, 2009:
Critics Consensus: 9 Looks Great, But The Plot's Weak
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September 08, 2009:
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September 04, 2009:
9 has an impressive pedigree behind it in the guise of producers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Nightwatch) and the trailer looks intriguing enough despite the cutesy sackcloth characters.
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