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2009 computer animated film directed by Shane Acker and produced by Tim Burton.

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Not Enough There

Jul 15, 2010

by dachwatcher
posted in Movie Hype

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-2

As a Tim Burton fan, I had high hopes for this adaptation of the short "9." The style of animation and character design was intriguing, the marketing was exciting, and there was a good cast of well-known actors. Sadly, there isn't enough material for me to consider this a successful film. There seems to be a clear lack of dialogue in the script, which could have made for a more compelling plot, but instead we are left with many of the characters just staring blankly instead of communicating. It should have remained as a short, because the transition to feature-length only exposed more faults.

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cin00Amon10 July 26, 2010

I didn't even know this movie was previously a short. I haven't seen it yet. Do you think it was at least somewhat worth watching?

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review by woopak_the_thrill. September 12, 2009

posted in Movie Hype

Shane Acker's Animated Film is Original and An Exercise in Oddity But A Little Unsatisfying....

Based on the award-winning short film by Shane Acker, the CGI-animated full-length feature film “9” intends to expand on its myth and story. Acker himself takes the helm as director in this film co-produced by Tim Burton along with Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted). When I first saw the trailer for “9”, I was blown away. I tempered my expectations when I went into the theater and did watch the film with an open mind. The film is a visually … more

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review by rbuchanan. July 21, 2011

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Tightly stitched; lacks adequate filling

Essentially a feature-length expansion of the impressive short film that director Shane Acker created as a student project at UCLA, this CG cartoon is considerably better than its mild stateside reception might suggest. What it lacks in story and character development, 9 compensates for with an ingenious production design, extraordinary graphics and an endearing sincerity. Set in a war-ravaged landscape devoid of organic life and inhabited by nine sentient, action figure-sized … more

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review by Moviesfan. March 29, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

9 may fail when it comes to story, but it is still visually stunning

9 is a post-apocalyptic film where the human race was entirely destroyed by stronger, and more intelligent machines that completely blew to pieces any army the world could come up with. But just before his death a scientist tries to keep the world going, so he creates nine rag dolls that come alive, and can talk. #1 (Christopher Plummer) is the obvious leader of the group, and knowing that they have no chance at defeating the great machine monters he insists on hiding until the one day that … more

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review by Lopez15. November 06, 2009

A great step forward in animation

I heard about "9" like most people did, sitting a dark movie theater waiting for my movie to play. And as I was waiting a quaint and dark little trailer started to roll it showed a bombed out city and as I watched I became more and more intrigued at the premise of the film and the dark, Gothic style it infused with the brilliant and breathtaking animation. But I didn't see it it until about a month later and now I'm regretting not having seen it while it was in theaters, Shane Acker and … more

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review by Ukedude. September 15, 2009

Many plot holes, but still a cute movie. Not for young children

Not sure whether this is about the world of the future, or the world of another dimension. Could be either. Human beings have been wiped out by evil machines. The only life left are numbered "rag dolls", basically another form of machine. 9 comes to life, and meets the other "rag dolls", who cower in fear of the beast. I don't want to give the entire plot away, but the rag dolls learn much that is human from the various difficulties that 9 causes … more

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review by Creamtrumpet. November 01, 2009

posted in Movie Hype

"9" Doesn't Quite Reap What It Sews

With an award winning, Oscar nominated animator at its helm and the names of Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov attached, this movie was always going to have a lot of expectation surrounding it. Sadly, I felt it didn't quite live up to its potential. Although, that's not to say the film is a total letdown. Quite the opposite in fact. There's much to admire and enjoy here. The design and animation work is extremely impressive; some of the best I've seen in any animated movie. … more

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Quick Tip by forrest5. July 26, 2010

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A Quick Tip by forrest5

A good allegory of the many facets of are humanity and how important they all are.

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Quick Tip by JaseSea. July 20, 2010

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A Quick Tip by JaseSea

It's a shame that 9 didn't get the hype it deserved for the way it makes you think. The short run-time might be a hint as to why.

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Quick Tip by GiovanniSodi. July 18, 2010

A Quick Tip by GiovanniSodi

This film is not well known in the animated world, but everyone should give it a try. Its dark and edgy and just keeps you up throughout the whole sequence.

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Quick Tip by IrishAdin. July 10, 2010

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A film about puppets. Everyone has their own take on it, so watch it and get your own opinion.

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9 is a 2009 computer-animated science fantasy thriller film directed by Shane Acker and produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov. The film starsElijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover, Martin Landau and Christopher Plummer It is based on Acker's Academy Award-nominated 2005 short film of the same name. The screenplay for the film was written by Pamela Pettler, with casting by Mindy Marin, production design by Robert St. Pierre and Fred Warter, and art direction by Christophe Vacher.

Nine small rag dolls, stitched together from burlap and clock workings and lenses, are all that stands in the way of the world being overtaken by the Machines. Actually, as9begins, it looks like the Machines have already had their way with Earth: this is one of those post-apocalyptic landscapes without life, hope, or sunlight. Clearly9director Shane Acker is willing to make an animated film that doesn't soar with Disney colors or Pixar cheer--in fact, main characters are killed off before the movie's halfway through. Our hero is 9 (voiced by Elijah Wood), so dubbed for the number on his back; after awakening to very confused consciousness, he bumps into other puppet survivors, such as the imperious 1 (Christopher Plummer), the warrior-like 7 (Jennifer Connelly), and the one-eyed comic sidekick 5 (John C. Reilly). They do battle with the Machines in...

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