Nine (2009)

McCarthy finds the film sophisticated, sexy, and entertaining, with its musical filmmaking impressing throughout. He especially praises Daniel Day-Lewis’s humorous, engaging performance and the spirited cast.

Plumb finds the film enjoyable overall despite its clunky structure and lack of truly catchy tunes. He particularly praises Marion Cotillard, whose performance and musical numbers steal the show.

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Calhoun suggests viewers should set aside expectations from Fellini’s 8½ to enjoy the film. He describes it as an angsty romp, while the 3/5 rating signals a measured verdict.

Smith finds the film overly stage-bound and its songs mostly forgettable, though the cast can sing and the film has moments of emotion. He praises Marion Cotillard and Penelope Cruz for bringing poignancy to their roles.

Phipps finds the adaptation a joyless, forgettable trudge that pales beside Fellini’s original. He faults the musical numbers for stopping the story, while singling out Fergie’s sequence as the film’s best.

Stewart finds the film passionless and creatively blocked, an uninspired reworking of its source material. He praises Marion Cotillard as faultless but criticizes the musical numbers as shallow and irritating.

Lane finds the musical largely inert and less compelling than its source, Fellini’s 8½. He praises Marion Cotillard’s flashes of simmering wrath, while faulting the songs for stopping the action without leaving memorable tunes.

Honeycutt finds the film a disappointment that fails to draw viewers into Guido’s inner life. He criticizes the musical numbers for interrupting the drama and feeling disconnected from the characters’ emotions.

Bradshaw dismisses the film as shallow, phoney and badly acted. He particularly condemns its condescending portrayal of women and its failure to preserve the subversion of Fellini’s 8½.

The critic pans the film as an expensive, self-indulgent production with little story. They praise the cast’s talent and the film’s visual polish, but say those strengths cannot make up for its lack of substance.