First reviews I have seen of Rob Marshall’s new musical . . .
Variety’s Analysis Of The Movie Nine
“Nine” is a savvy piece of musical filmmaking. Sophisticated, sexy and stylishly decked out, Rob Marshall’s disciplined, tightly focused film impresses and amuses as it extravagantly renders the creative crisis of a middle-aged Italian director, circa 1965. Given its basis in a 27-year-old Broadway show, which itself had its unlikely origins in Federico Fellini’s self-reflective 1963 classic “8½,” the Stateside Weinstein release will probably find a more receptive audience among culture vultures than with the masses. But a robust marketing push stressing the stellar cast, strong notices and the “another ‘Chicago’ ” vibe should still generate solid returns, especially in urban areas. ● More from: Read Variety’s Analysis Of The Movie Nine
Nine — THR Film Review
Bottom Line: “Nine” marks the number of terrific acting and singing talents poorly used in this flat rendition of the Broadway musical. ● More from: hollywoodreporter.com
