9 (2009)

A rag doll that awakens in a postapocalyptic future holds the key to humanity's salvation.

Director:

Shane Acker

Writers:

Pamela Pettler (screenplay by), Shane Acker (story by)

Stars:

Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover

9 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Christopher Plummer	...	#1 (voice)
Martin Landau	...	#2 (voice)
John C. Reilly	...	#5 (voice)
Crispin Glover	...	#6 (voice)
Jennifer Connelly	...	#7 (voice)
Fred Tatasciore	...	#8 / Radio Announcer (voice)
Elijah Wood	...	#9 (voice)
Alan Oppenheimer	...	Scientist (voice)
Tom Kane	...	Dictator (voice)
Helen Wilson	...	News Caster (voice)

Storyline

In a world destroyed in a war between man and machine, a hand-stitched doll with the number 9 written on its back comes to life. The world he has awakened in is frightening, but he quickly learns that he is not alone and that there are others like him, also with a single digit written on their back. The first one he encounters is 2 who tells him something of what happened to the world. 2 is also thrilled with the disk 9 is carrying, one with three unique symbols on the front. 9 soon learns that the disk and some of the other dolls who are prepared to die for the good of humankind may be the last hope for man's salvation.

---

Plot Keywords:

murder | transformation | phonograph | mute | android | 

---

Taglines:

(5) To Guide Us...

---

Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence and scary images

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Australia]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 September 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Número 9

Filming Locations:

Attitude Studios, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,740,446, 13 September 2009, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$31,743,332, 29 November 2009

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$48,428,063, 14 February 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Focus Features,Relativity Media,Arc Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The fifth slide in the film shown by the twins resembles the painting, "Panic In The Streets" from Jeff Wayne's 'War of the Worlds' album art.

---

Goofs

When 5's map blows away, it gets caught on a piece of wood, but then blows away further when 5 and 9 approach it. However, when 5 and 9 are in the cave, 7 knows that they are in there because she sees the map caught on the piece of wood.

---

Quotes

[first lines]
Scientist: We had such potential. Such promise. But we squandered our gifts, our intelligence. Our blind pursuit of technology only sped us quicker to our doom. Our world is ending. But life must go on.

---

Crazy Credits

There are no opening credits, beyond the production logos and the title.

---

Connections

References The War of the Worlds (1953)

---

Soundtracks

Over the Rainbow
Written by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg
Performed by Judy Garland
Courtesy of Geffen Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User Reviews

Not Super, But A Decent Film With Good Animation

I don't know how much of a market there is for animated films like this but as someone who appreciates good artwork and computer animation, I enjoyed it. Yeah, the story is only so-so but the characters keep your attention - both good and bad guys, and it is deceptively involving.

The "good guys" in here are burlap-looking sewn puppets. Why they are who they are is explained near the end of the movie. The "bad guys" are the machines. Yes, this is familiar "Terminator" country, theme-wise, but the machines in this movie are brutal and scary. This movie is definitely not for little kids!

If you keep your expectations in the "fair" range, and watch it on Blu-Ray, you should enjoy it. As mentioned, the story draws you in. On the other hand, if you are looking for something fantastic, you might be disappointed.