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9 (2009)

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Reviews Counted:171

Fresh:98

Rotten:73

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.

Runtime: 80 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

US 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... 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 produce wunderkind director Shane Acker’s distinctively original and thrilling tale. 9 stars Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer and Crispin Glover and features the music of Danny Elfman.

When 9 (The Lord of the Ring’s Elijah Wood) first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good. They must take the offensive if they are to survive, and they must discover why the machines want to destroy them in the first place. As they'll soon come to learn, the very future of civilization may depend on them. --© Focus Features [More]

Starring: Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover

Starring: Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer, Fred Tatasciore

Director: Shane Acker

Director: Shane Acker
Screenwriter: Pamela Pettler
Story: Shane Acker
Producer: Jim Lemley, Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov
Composer: Deborah Lurie
Studio: Focus Features

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Looking like a rag-doll version of Terminator Salvation, the film boasts an arresting visual style.

Full Review Source: The Age (Australia) | comment Comment
12/09/09
Jim Schembri
Jim Schembri
The Age (Australia)
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It's frustratingly imperfect -- but you won't regret seeing it.

Full Review Source: FILMINK (Australia) | comment Comment
12/09/09
Annette Basile
Annette Basile
FILMINK (Australia)
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While it must be said that dialogue and storytelling flow are not Acker’s strong suits, the immersive power of his imagery is undeniable.

Full Review Source: Herald Sun (Australia) | comment Comment
12/09/09
Leigh Paatsch
Leigh Paatsch
Herald Sun (Australia)
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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.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine Australasia | comment Comment
12/07/09
Luke Goodsell
Luke Goodsell
Empire Magazine Australasia
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Visually impressive, symbolic and mostly entertaining.

Full Review Source: Sunday Mail (Australia) | comment Comment
12/07/09
Colin Newton
Colin Newton
Sunday Mail (Australia)
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More like an animation showcase of wonders than a genuine cinematic story

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
11/28/09
Andrew L. Urban
Andrew L. Urban
Urban Cinefile
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A throwback to the industrial era, the film doesn't feel as important now as it might have then.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment Comment
01/28/10
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

Proudly mature -- the movie deals much with individual death as well as doomsday -- so it's a welcome work, something we might even dare to call American-style anime.

Full Review Source: Window to the Movies | comment Comment
01/18/10
Jeffrey Chen
Jeffrey Chen
Window to the Movies

This movie is what would happen if the folks at Pixar were manic depressives . . .

Full Review Source: fantastiqueZINE | comment Comment
01/04/10
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
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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.

Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment 2 Comments
12/29/09
Karina Montgomery
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

Totally lacking in character development. It is like seeing a love story involving toasters.

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12/21/09
Louis Proyect
Louis Proyect
rec.arts.movies.reviews

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.

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12/21/09
Mark R. Leeper
Mark R. Leeper
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Watch it for the visuals, and dream about what Shane Acker might accomplish with a better screenplay.

Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | comment Comment
12/20/09
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies

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.

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12/17/09
William Goss
William Goss
Cinematical

Substance abuse might improve the experience, but alas, 9 unto itself is only half-baked.

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12/17/09
Rob Humanick
Rob Humanick
Projection Booth

The characters are sketchy and the story makes little sense.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
12/16/09
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

Well-designed but formulaic survival tale.

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12/12/09
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The interplay between characters is often electric and fans of the film will definitely find a character they can root for in the mix...

Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
12/11/09
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

Grown from a superb 10-minute animation, this feature length version runs out of steam despite its stunning visual design.

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12/10/09
Simon Weaving
Simon Weaving
Screenwize

Gorgeously animated, beautifully executed and incredibly imaginative, Shane Acker's 9 manages to nonetheless feel a little bit like something you've seen before.

Full Review Source: smh.com.au | comment Comment
12/09/09
Giles Hardie
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smh.com.au
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