disliked this movie
Added 9/27/2009
And the point is?
The people in the movie seem to have completely lost it.
Sometimes I think that may apply to our whole culture,
but this kind of fluffy drugged out
dream cloud of a movie
just isn't helping anyone think more clearly
about our realities?
Straight jackets all around
and padded cells for the writer and producer.
For a film like this the acting was pretty good.
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Open your mind...
Added 7/26/2009
Great movie! Though don't blink. This one can slip past ya real fast. Great performances from all actors involved. If you have ever been a gamer this game will strike a cord you won't soon forget!
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Reynolds In Top Form
Added 4/29/2009
The Nines tells the story of Gary, Gavin, and Gabriel with each character given a specific segment in the film. The first segment tells the story of Gary, an actor who has more than a few issues. The second introduces us to Gavin as we're given a reality TV show look behind the scenes as he tries to get his show onto the air. The final segment is about Gabriel, a married man who designs video games. All of the segments are related and focus around the number 9. Discovering the truth about these characters and what they really are is what really makes the film worth watching.
I had been wanting to see this for awhile and I finally got around to seeing it today. It was actually better than I was expecting it to be. I haven't seen a film tie together multiple segments like this in a long time. Everything comes together quite well and it's pretty satisfying once all the cards are put on the table. Ryan Reynolds proves once again that his acting is quite strong and has more to him than being the casual funny man. Melissa McCarthy is also worth mentioning. She starts off being kind of irritating, but turns out being incredibly charming once the credits roll. Hope Davis was the last piece of the puzzle and is crucial to the overall story. At first, she just seems like the typical jealous and conniving female character who didn't get what she wanted. As the film progresses, however, her role becomes more interesting and it's revealed how important she is in Gary/Gavin/Gabriel's path to discovering what's really going on.
The Nines deserves a watch from anyone looking for something a little different. It'll definitely satisfy Ryan Reynolds fans and it'll probably meet or exceed what you expect from the film once it's all said and done. It surprised me quite a bit with a strong story, a great cast, and an incredibly solid script. Give it a watch. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Rating: 8/10
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Wasted Talent
Added 1/26/2009
Well shot, well acted. I tried to get into it, but the longer it went on, the less everything made sense. Once they tied it up with a bow at the end, I was rolling my eyes. I don't understand why this is so highly rated at Amazon.
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Three in one
Added 10/2/2008
Three very talented actors play in three short films that tie into one complex story. The main male characters in all three movies are played by Ryan Reynolds who gives a very fine performance. The film gets viewer to observe the characters as they have an all powerful ability to change reality with their own craft. Actor creates and inhabits the personality traits of the person they are representing; writer uses his imagination and personal experiences to creat a believable story that ordinary people can relate to; video game designer cretaes virtual reality where the outcomes are defined based on his own preferences. All three seem to be playing God but at the same time all three are incapable of controling their own reality. Actor is addicted to drugs and alcohol, write is manipulated by the TV executive, while video designer has trouble rescuing his own family while having car trouble. These men are all powerful but yet vulnerable. Their stories are connected in a strange way that is similar to the life re-incarnated. Very original film with fine cast and original idea.
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