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9 (2009) Certificate 12

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Rated 3.0 stars
Average rating
(63%)
 
Starring: Elijah Wood | Jennifer Connelly | Martin Landau | Christopher Plummer | John C. Reilly | Crispin Glover
Director: Shane Acker
Studio: UNIVERSAL PICTURES
Run time: 79 mins
Genres: Action/Adventure | Animated | Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Languages: English
Released: (unknown)
Also available on: Also Available on: blu_ray

Academy Award-nominated for his groundbreaking animated short of the same name, filmmaker Shane Acker makes his feature directorial debut with this expanded version of his acclaimed post-apocalyptic fable. In a world parallel to our own, the worst has happened, and humanity is in danger of extinction. From the ashes of destruction emerges a courageous rag doll named 9 (voice of Elijah Wood) whose unique leadership skills could prove the key to survival for those who have not yet perished. Perhaps with a little help from his friends, who include domineering war veteran 1 (voice of Christopher Plummer), aging inventor 2 (voice of Martin Landau), stout mechanic 5 (voice of John C. Reilly), visionary artist 6 (voice of Crispin Glover), and fearless warrior 7 (voice of Jennifer Connelly), 9 will prove capable of salvaging what still remains of this world, and laying the groundwork for a hopeful future. Produced by Tim Burton, Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted, Night Watch), and Jim Lemley (THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY), 9 takes viewers on a surrealistic journey into a world where anything is possible.

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Rating of 2 stars out of 5
Time Out

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87 out of 93 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 0 stars
somethings wrong

dazraanti from , 20th September, 2009

im pretty sure this is supposed to be a TIM BURTON film

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40 out of 41 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 0 stars
Surely this isn't Burton?

Kinkyfish from , 11th October, 2009

I was lead to believe this was a Burton directed piece but it cannot possibly be as it does not feature Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham-Carter or the music of Danny Elfman. And although it looks a little gloomy (not a bad thing) it doesn't appear to be stuck in Burton's kooky one-trick-world.
I used to be a fan of Burton but he really does need to try something new and get over his nepotism issues.

So as for this film looks great, can't wait!

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15 out of 15 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 4 stars
'9' out of 10

BooBooBear from , 13th October, 2009

We really enjoyed 9! Action packed and beautifully rendered. Was really looking forward to this and wasn't let down. People keep comparing this to Tim Burtons other films but he only co produced it. The other producer was Timur Bekmambetov who seems to have the main hand in this as it doesn't feel very Burton like. Which as a fan of Tim's I thought I wouldn't enjoy but it WAS good. Felt a little European and has an interesting story line. Not the usual Hollywood (which is nice for a change). Give it a try!

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12 out of 13 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 0 stars
Tim Burton is a producer of 9

davkt from , 31st October, 2009

Yes Tim Burton is involved as a producer and his influence is clear to see in this excellent film. Scary, funny, happy, sad and despite it's 12A rating thoroughly enjoyed ( in a Dr Who peeping though her fingers way) by my 6 year old daughter (who is currently watching Corpse Bride)

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 0 stars
9, Nine, Nein !!!

PaulaWestwood from , 2nd November, 2009

Morphed somewhere between Little Big Planets 'Sackboy' and Disneys Wall-E, these little rougues are neither as entertaining or humerous. If you were expecting the visionary Tim Burton of 'Nightmare Before' etc, then you will be sadly and sorely dissapointed. The animations are reasonable enough but the story, the end of the world caused by intelligent machines theme has been around just about since the first image was caught on celluloid, and has since developed little. The film is all over the place has little to grip or entertain and I'm sure would be destined to be a dust trap in anyones DVD collection. Its just plain poor, trust us, we suffered so you dont have to.

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 3 stars
A beautiful animation - but is it an overlong short or a poorly paced feature?

tunnelweb from , 1st November, 2009

A beautifully animated and directed film, with a blend of intense action and exploration of the dichotomous nature of humanity. Lurie's score is perfect alongside the film. The design is stunning, and more than a little disturbing! Unfortunately, the plot was more suitable for a short film (ironically!), and felt terribly stretched at points, while exposition was delivered bluntly with little subtlety. So, this plays somewhat like an overlong short, or a poorly paced and delivered feature. Still, excellent!

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