The Nines

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

I thought the movie was very well handled....I have not already mentioned, without possibly spoiling it for you.....that John August did a phenomenal job of piecing it all together..... ... 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

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....August's straightforward direction is what propels the action forward, never giving away too much plot during any particular segment.....Gavin and Gary live in the same universe (as evidenced by one of Su ... Full Review

McCarthy and Reynolds share exquisite chemistry, and I hope another daring filmmaker scripts up more adventures for these exceptional actors.....Calling the film "weird" is being kind, for this is a journey that takes the viewer to askew plains of reality....The Nines" takes a certain delight in dancing between the two.....It's not that I was blown out of my socks by a revolutionary picture of unimaginable quality, it was more....August scripts in a big way, however "The Nines" is more intimate.... ... Full Review

As the film jumped along on its merry way twisting and turning at various points, we were surprised; firstly because we managed not to be physically sick from mental exhaustion Although as the saying goes, "once bitten twice shy" , don't be afraid if two years down the line to hear everyone talking about this and a certain Mr Reynolds getting the spotlight, a treatment that they both deserve. ... Full Review

The Nines is a hugely enjoyable mystery thriller with terrific performances and an intelligent, thought-provoking script.....Ryan Reynolds is superb, playing three ostensibly different characters....Absorbing, mind-bending and thoroughly engaging mystery thriller with a superb script and terrific performances from its three leads.....There's an absorbing what-the-hell-is-going-on type vibe to The Nines that recalls the likes of Twin Peaks or Donnie Darko.....August's script is extremely clever, layering in ... Full Review