Nine: The Review.
| It's been almost eight years since Rob Marshall, the director of Nine, brought us Chicago. It doesn't seem like that long ago since he brought us the 'razzle dazzle' musical of Chicago but he hit a spectacular mark of musical brilliance with it and he has made an awesome comeback with his new film, Nine. Nine follows the story of a nearing-fifty year old director, Guido Contini struggling to come up with an idea for his new film during a period of midlife crisis. It's other main focus is his romantic involvements in the film including his wife, his mistress, his film's star, his confidante, an American fashion journalist and a prostitute from his youth. I have to say that this film was spectacular and Marshall hit yet another mark with class and energetic performances and songs. The cinematography and lighting was dazzling yet simple. The music very bold and strong, as was Marion Collitard as Luisa Contini, Judi Dench as Lilli La Fleur and Daniel Day Lewis as Guido. The musical numbers were well executed but toned down since Chicago, having some sort of realism linked to them; my favourite being Be Italian or Take it All. I also loved the final scene, though I will not give anything away. With praise comes criticism so here are mine: it felt a bit chunky and stuck in some bits and the script was a bit weak but it was overall a great film. You'll probably find this somewhere in my top fifteen. Verdict: Marshall captures the true spirit of Italia; the earthy nature, passion and love-filled relationships within every Italian, whether it be between people or careers. Love it. And if a star rating is what you want, I'd say 4/5 stars, but truly classy and picturesque. |
posted by LameHobo at Sunday, January 24, 2010
