In my review of Avatar, I praised the film’s stunning visuals and breathtaking alien planet, forgiving James Cameron’s epic 3-D adventure its familiar Dances With Wolves storyline and conventional characters. When I first saw 9 in theaters, I thought it, too, was visually spectacular, and that director Shane Acker and his animation team had created a truly unique and disturbingly mesmerizing post-apocalyptic world. But I was also unimpressed by the rather lifeless rag doll characters and confused by the plot and would’ve given it a two-star review at the time.
However, when I checked out 9 for the second time on Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD, I thought back to my Avatar review. Once again, the movie’s mechanical monstrosities and grim and threatening realm blew me away. And a return viewing made certain story points clearer to me. I even liked the Dolls more. But what still stands...
However, when I checked out 9 for the second time on Universal Studios Home Entertainment DVD, I thought back to my Avatar review. Once again, the movie’s mechanical monstrosities and grim and threatening realm blew me away. And a return viewing made certain story points clearer to me. I even liked the Dolls more. But what still stands...
- 1/10/2010
- by no-reply@starlog.com (Allan Dart)
- Starlog
Much to my worldly dismay, I was one of the many people who missed Shane Acker’s animated tale “9″ in theaters earlier this year. Although word of mouth on the post-apocalyptic tale has been more than a little wonky, I’m still quite anxious to see the film for myself. According to home video gurus DVDActive, “9″ will find its way onto Region 1 DVD on December 29th, though I strongly suspect that this date will change at the 11th hour in order to efficiently maximize holiday sales figures. I’ve seen it happen time and time again. When it comes to post-Christmas December release schedules, you can always bet on a little rearranging. Always. In addition to the movie itself, here’s a list of the special feature which accompany it: Commentary by Director Shane Acker, Animation Director Joe Ksander, Head of Story Ryan O’Loughlin, Editor Nick Kenway 9 (the original...
- 10/29/2009
- by Todd
- Beyond Hollywood
It's all about stitching at the box-office this weekend. One, is an animated adventure called "9" about the "stitchpunk" creations by director Shane Acker featuring the voices of Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C. Reilly, Crispin Glover, and Jennifer Connelly.
(For my written review of "9" click here)
The other's such a stitch of a fashion documentary. It's called "The September Issue" and it's from filmmaker R.J. Cutler. He does for fashion what he did for politics in the brilliant "The War Room."
"The September Issue" focuses on Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour during the production of the magazine's 2007 September Issue -- the holy grail of fashion. Egos clashing, tempers flaring, strike a pose there's nothing to it :happy
Here are my movie reviews of both "9" and "The September Issue."
"9" -- A Focus Features presentation in association with Relativity Media of a Jim Lemley/Tim Burton/Timur Bekmambetov production. 9. Elijah Wood,...
(For my written review of "9" click here)
The other's such a stitch of a fashion documentary. It's called "The September Issue" and it's from filmmaker R.J. Cutler. He does for fashion what he did for politics in the brilliant "The War Room."
"The September Issue" focuses on Vogue's editor-in-chief Anna Wintour during the production of the magazine's 2007 September Issue -- the holy grail of fashion. Egos clashing, tempers flaring, strike a pose there's nothing to it :happy
Here are my movie reviews of both "9" and "The September Issue."
"9" -- A Focus Features presentation in association with Relativity Media of a Jim Lemley/Tim Burton/Timur Bekmambetov production. 9. Elijah Wood,...
- 9/11/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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