The Nines

What a pleasant suprise. This movie is a breathe of fresh air. In a world of stale prdeicatable movies. It was a bit confusing, but you understand everything in the end. The acting was really good. I liked when Reynolds played... Full review

This film is brilliant and will mess with you mind all the way through. You might have to watch The Nines nine times to get it, but it's so worth it.... Full review

I've often thought that maybe that really is whats going on, and then i see this movie that puts it perfectly. what a trip! i loved it, probably not for everyone, but i love a good fantasy ;}... Full review

A movie that seems to be trying to figure out what it is all about and confusing viewers along the way. The second act was probably the more succinct and interesting -- but not by much.... Full review

This film gets a C mainly because I am not exactly sure what I just watched. Now Instead of just being able to say this movie was pretty bad, Yahoo! requires that I say it in at least 30 words. So... Full review

Usually I don't write movie reviews, but this was so bad I thought I have to so another person doesn't waste an hour of their time like I did. Usually I will watch a movie until the end even if I... Full review

The film is divided in to three acts: "The Prisoner" tells of a troubled actor, Gary, under house arrest living in another person's house because he burned down his own. While living in the house he is befriended by both a... Full review

I don't know if it was only me that liked it but i really did. Tha acting was overall very clear and directive. The story is for peole who like to be challenged by movies. It reminded me a lot of... Full review

The Nines tells three short stories, the first of about an actor who is under house arrest after flipping over his car, the second is about a writer who's pilot TV show is in jeopardy and the last deals with... Full review

So, I'm sure I wasn't the only one that felt that a lot of this movie came from left feild, but it sure did tie it up in the end, no? I really liked being on the edge, thinking that I... Full review

never mind, there is plenty more to enjoy in Nines, a zany and entertaining movie with a unique touch. Although the film is seemingly made up of three short stories ... Full Review

But The Nines isn't convoluted or difficult without a purpose, and that purpose is entertaining to the core. I need one more section to bring everything together: This review is also, unfortunately, a DVD review, because The Nines is only available at your local rental house. ... Full Review

she too is adorable within the film and you'll recognize her as the sister of Dakota Fanning.....I thought the movie was very well handled....that John August did a phenomenal job of piecing it all together..... ... Full Review

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 ... Full Review

Though The Nines is most certainly a confused little movie, it also manages to be a very entertaining one.....two characters tend to resonate especially well.....He also had to deal with the network pressure of having to replace the lead actress in that show, and so-when films the eventual confrontation....The best bonus is the inclusion of August's 1998 student film which is called, quite simply, God .....Gavin and Gary live in the same universe (as evidenced by one of Susan's quips about not wanting "Know ... Full Review

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The Nines , John August's directorial debut, melds the surrealism of Adaptation and the metaphysics of Donnie Darko . The overlapping three-act tale of a disoriented man (Reynolds) who might be a junkie, a videogame guru, or God himself is... ... Full Article

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