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Nine
- Director: Rob Marshall
- Writer: Michael Tolkin; Anthony Minghella
- Producer: Kelly Carmichael; Michael Cole
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Oscar-winning Marshall (for Chicago) attempts something and, unfortunately, fails - spectacularly.
What he was attempting isn't too clear: huge budget, fine actors, a musical re-make of Fellini's 8.5?!?
It was big on Broadway...and on-screen, it's an unengaging, fragmented bore.
All the music numbers are too similar to other productions - it may be an homage to Cabaret and Fosse...but, it just reeks of unoriginal re-hashing.
Not good enough and, deservedly, a box office flop.
Memorable for all the wrong reasons - talent and the budget scandalously squandered!
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother. As his chaotic profession steadily destroys his personal life, Guido must find a balance between creating art and succumbing to its obsessive demands.
Cast & Characters
Daniel Day-Lewis as Guido Contini;
Marion Cotillard as Luisa Contini;
Penelope Cruz as Carla;
Nicole Kidman as Claudia;
Judi Dench as Lilli;
Kate Hudson as Stephanie;
Sophia Loren as Mamma;
Stacy Ferguson as Saraghina;
Ricky Tognazzi as Dante - Producer of 'Italia';
Giuseppe Cederna as Fausto;
Elio Germano as Pierpaolo;
Andrea Di Stefano as Benito;
Roberto Nobile as Jaconelli;
Romina Carancini as Production Assistant;
Alessandro Denipotti as Production Assistant