Simply Perfect

Nice effects though.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Just seen this movie in TV. Words to describe it? pretentious... and so boring. I was one of those who liked Chicago and I cannot imagine whatever happened into the director's mind to create such different musicals. To start with... the music is... awful. I happen to be very picky about musicals and this is the kind of easy plain American musical of the kind amateur companies do, and he songs are bad, the lyrics being simply ridiculous.The acting is good... even Cruz acts decently on it, but with that music and the European approach" of the director to the subject... there is no way they can save the movie.

Nine (2009) is the film version of the famous Broadway production of the same title. The story centers around a famous Italian film director (Daniel Day Lewis). This movie is all about him trying desperately to find direction in his life. He is surrounded by different women, from his wife (Marion Cotillard), his mistress (Penelope Cruz), and his "muse" (Nicole Kidman), plus more. Daniel Day Lewis's character is very much lost, he loves his wife, yet he hungers for more. He never seems to be satisfied. He seeks inspiration from his muse, yet he cannot seem to get inspired to write this new movie. He sees his mistress, even though he still loves his wife. Basically, his whole life is a mess in this movie. I'll start with the things I liked in this film. I loved most of the acting and casting. I absolutely adored Daniel Day Lewis in his starring role, not only does he look the part, but he also commands the part. I felt his pain and his emotion through his strong performance. I loved Marion Cotillard in her role as his wife. She deserved the academy award nomination instead of Cruz if you ask me. Her singing scenes are a couple of my favorite scenes in the entire film, she is not only a fantastic singer, but she is also able to pull the viewer into that scene and make them relate to what she's feeling. I liked Nicole Kidman. Her role is less substantial, but she still plays it well and I liked her singing. Fergie's "Be Italian" was just fantastic, I adored her commanding singing voice and that whole scene in general was a complete show stopper. The writing was overall good I'd say, it wasn't as solid as I've seen in other musical films though. I loved Judi Dench in her role, she commanded it and showed off her the obvious talent. Another big positive was the costuming and makeup. It was dazzling, graceful, and just breathtaking in general. Now for the negative aspects of the movie. Kate Hudson. Now normally I just love Kate Hudson. Loved her in how to lose a guy in 10 days, almost famous, and other movies, but she was fundamentally wrong for this role. First of all, her role was pretty unnecessary, and she didn't sell it at all. Her singing scene looked great, but her singing wasn't that good and I didn't feel any impact at all from that performance she headlined. Also, there was a section of the movie, in the middle, where I felt it was kind of disjointed. I think the beginning was strong and the last about 50 minutes was solid I felt, but in the middle, I think it could've and should've been stronger. Overall, if you like musicals I'd say it's not the greatest musical movie ever, but it's good overall and you'll enjoy it. But if you do not enjoy musicals, then I'd say skip it. Personally I really enjoy musicals, and I personally recommend it, even if it does have its flaws. 7/10 for Nine.

Film director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) is starting a new movie in 10 days and he hasn't written a single word yet. He doesn't know if he still has the touch after 2 consecutive flops. All that is sure is that the new movie is to be called Italia and stars his muse Claudia (Nicole Kidman).The story isn't very appealing. It's just so much doubt and mid-life crisis from Guido. The songs are, to be kind, weak cabaret Broadway caliber. Penélope Cruz does a super sexy dance. Daniel Day-Lewis isn't completely horrible. Kate Hudson has the most fun and energetic. And Marion Cotillard gets very emotional. Besides a few sexy dance moves, the songs and dances are mostly forgettable. And there is something very static about having all those performances on the same stage. There are some hot babes, but the movie isn't so hot.

This is one of the finest jewels in Hollywood crap crown! So much famous names, so much budget to shoot a stinker like this, it's amazing! There's absolutely no story as it's about a lousy director seeking inspiration! The music, songs are just horrible! The musical is poor as they kept using this dark roman arena and the dancing is just at the level of music videos now: lascivious girls jiggling. And for the cast, they found the exquisite idea to have them speak English but with a loud Italian accent, just to tell the movie happens in Italy ! Day-Lewis must be very shameful of his participation as he looks his feet, bent behind shades all the time. Fortunately, Penélope is here and brings the only good moments: she is truly the only one to show that's she's a fine dancer and a true actress...