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Nine
2009 118 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.9
Drama, Music, Romance
Director: Rob Marshall
🎭 Based on
«Nine»
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Description
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$19.68M
Worldwide:
$53.83M
Starring
Daniel Day-Lewis
Actor
Marion Cotillard
Actor
Penélope Cruz
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2010
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Original Song
Saturn Awards 2010
— Best Costume Design
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Production Design
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Costume Design
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Academy Awards 2010
— Best Original Song
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010
— Best Cast Ensemble
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Nine is a visually polished musical that draws sharp lines between those captivated by its star-studded spectacle and those who view it as a hollow, inferior imitation of Fellini's 8½. While the performances, particularly those of Marion Cotillard and Daniel Day-Lewis, are frequently praised, the film is widely criticized for its thin screenplay and lack of emotional depth.
| Acting | The film serves as a lavish, stylish showcase for a talented ensemble cast, with Marion Cotillard providing a particularly standout, emotionally grounded performance. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is consistently viewed as the film's greatest weakness, often characterized as thin, underdeveloped, and failing to capture the philosophical weight of its source material. | |
| Adaptation | The film's connection to Fellini's 8½ is a point of contention; supporters appreciate it as a respectful homage, while detractors argue it is a shallow, unoriginal imitation that ignores the nuance of the original. | |
| Direction | Critics are split on Rob Marshall's directorial approach: some admire the flamboyant, colorful spectacle and high-energy musical sequences, while others find the presentation artificial, repetitive, and overly reliant on style over substance. | |
| Originality | The musical numbers divide the audience; while some find them memorable and visually vibrant, others argue they feel detached from the plot and lack the organic integration achieved in Marshall’s previous work, Chicago. |