The Nines (2007)

The Cinema Source

But it is this brain-teasing quality that makes The Nines so intriguing.
Reynolds is the most natural in this section, showcasing his dramatic talents in a serious, emotional performance.
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commonsensemedia.org

The Nines is woefully half-baked
Reynolds now plays Gabriel, a videogame designer who leaves his wife (McCarthy) and daughter (Elle Fanning) in their broken-down car, which is stuck on a remote trailhead, so he can get help.
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Reel.com

Whatever Ryan Reynolds is in John August's funny, offbeat The Nines, he can never be more than a "nine.
The Nines is not just a hoot, it's that increasingly rare animal, a comedy that is engaging, funny, and smart.
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PopMatters | 2008-01-29

Yet nothing from those films could have hinted at his deeper intentions with The Nines.
Yet this doesnt prevent The Nines from working; in fact, its ambiguity is one of its best charms.
Though all of the actors give reliably good performances
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eFilmCritic.com

With the occasional musical number, end-of-days twitch, and general vivisection of the television testing process, The Nines is a peculiar brew of strange; a puzzle that has no desire to be solved.
McCarthy and Reynolds share exquisite chemistry, and I hope another daring filmmaker scripts up more adventures for these exceptional actors.
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Brilliant in all aspects.

AwQuity@imdb | 2007-01-22

As I sat in the packed Sundance theater watching the final scene of John August's, The Nines, I shuttered. The film had sent chills down my spine, and it lasted into the night. The script was brilliant beyond anything I... Read more at imdb.com

Beautifully Surreal

Brooke@imdb | 2008-01-26

John August really outdid himself in his directorial debut. We all knew he could write, and now we know that he is one hell of a director. He took risks, and accepted major challenges, including filming out of his own... Read more at imdb.com

Major spoilers in second half of post.

crisnyc@imdb | 2007-08-31

I saw the premiere in NYC tonight. Ryan Reynolds and one of the producers (Bruce Cohen) spoke beforehand.I thought this film was first-rate. It quite bent my mind. Often after seeing a film that affects me I can't get up... Read more at imdb.com

A Splendid Little Film the Challenges the Mind and Forges New Ground

gradyharp@imdb | 2008-02-02

THE NINES is a film that may seem like a tough story to follow, but the concept and the 'autobiographical' script by the gifted John August are so fine that once seen, this film demands re-visiting. It is tremendously entertaining,... Read more at imdb.com

Best movie I saw at Sundance

joshuahickman@imdb | 2007-05-01

It's a "9" This was the best movie I saw at Sundance Film Festival. An extremely creative script broken into three smaller stories where the actors play three sets of different roles... or do they?Spoiler Alert!This movie encompasses Psychology, Metaphysical... Read more at imdb.com

Angst and Confusion In Three Acts Review of: The Nines

It almost seems like a screenwriting dare, to craft a movie with three separate and seemingly unrelated acts using the same three actors and essentially the same central theme in all three, and then mixing them up in hopes of ... Full Article

The Nines

Ryan Reynolds in "The Nines" (Credit: Newmarket) The Nines Running time: 99 minutes Rated: R Cast: Ryan Reynolds - Gary/Gavin/Gabriel Hope Davis - Sarah/Susan/Sierra Melissa McCarthy - Margaret/Melissa/Mary Elle Fanning - David Denman - See full cast Octavia Spencer -... ... Full Article

The Nines

Production Stills: View here "The Nines" consists of three short films, each featuring the same actors in different and sometimes overlapping roles. "The Prisoner" tells the story of a troubled television star (Ryan Reynolds) who finds himself under house arrest,... ... Full Article

As a story, 'The Nines' never adds up

In the midst of his foolish harangue against "2001: A Space Odyssey," film critic John Simon did manage to get off one nifty turn of phrase, dismissing Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece as "a shaggy God story." ... Full Article

'The Nines' is a puzzling trio of playful tales

The Nines.Three overlapping stories studying the relationship between an author and his creations.Ryan Reynolds, Hope Davis, Melissa McCarthy.Writer-director John August (1:39).R: Language. ... Full Article