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"Nine" brings a bevy of beauties, but will it sing?

by
Dorothy Snarker

They say Italians do it better. Well, what about actors pretending to be Italians? Does that count? Looks like we’ll find out over the holidays when the new big-stars, big-budget musical Nine hits the big screen.

The film stars Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Kate Hudson, Marion Cotillard and Fergie as a bevy of beautiful women (not too much of a stretch) involved in the life Guido Contini, a playboy Italian film director in the midst of a midlife crisis played by Daniel Day-Lewis (slightly more of a stretch). A new trailer gives us a taste of the all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza.

Well that was, um, flashy. While I’m excited about the prospect of a film with so many female stars, I’m still somewhere just short of wowed. Perhaps it’s because Kate Hudson hasn’t been in a good movie since Almost Famous. Perhaps it’s because all these women are focusing on one guy. Some guys have all the luck.

The movie is based on the Broadway musical which was based on famed director Federico Fellini's autobiographical film 8½. Marion plays Guido’s wife, Penelope his mistress, Nicole his film muse, Kate an American fashion journalist and Fergie a prostitute from his youth. Oh, and Dame Judi Dench plays his confidant and costume designer and Sophia Loren his mother. Seriously, some guys have all the luck.

Nine opens wide on Christmas day. OK, I take it back, now I’m wowed.

So, are excited about Nine? Or possibly just Penelope in that outfit and that, um, bendy?

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    • Submitted by
    Dorothy Snarker
    on November 25, 2009 - 12:00pm.
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    swiftlyreloaded's picture

    EXCITED..

    Submitted by
    swiftlyreloaded (144 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 1:02pm.

    yeah i saw the trailer for nine two days ago & was like YEAH i wanna see this.

     

    Lauren's picture

    When I saw this trailer in

    Submitted by
    Lauren (431 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 1:15pm.
    When I saw this trailer in cinemas I was TOTALLY excited. I can't wait to see it. Mainly because I'm in love with Kate Hudson because of Almost Famous, but also THE CAST LOOKS AMAZING. All these women? All this talent? I like. 

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    wyle e coyote's picture

    bendy is good

    Submitted by
    wyle e coyote (96 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 1:22pm.

    That's all I have to say

     

    "Every time two lesbians kiss, an angel gets its wings." --Roseanne

    Luna's picture

    uh?...no.

    Submitted by
    Luna (506 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 1:44pm.
    uh?...no.
    ida b's picture

    Poor Fellini

    Submitted by
    ida b (19 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 1:50pm.
    He deserves better than Mama Mia meets Madonna circa 1990 meets Chicago, which is pretty much what the trailer looks like. And that song? Seriously? I think I'll rewatch 8 Women instead.
    stefanina's picture

    Best imagery ever

    Submitted by
    stefanina (26 posts)
    on November 26, 2009 - 12:30am.

    Indeed, poor Fellini, and then to add insult to injury, to go from Marcello Mastroianni to Daniel-Day Lewis. I find most American produced/directed portrayals of "Italian culture" nauseating.  

    shelby's picture

    Knowing the show

    Submitted by
    shelby (160 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 1:48pm.

    Knowing the show it's based on very well I am excited but think some audiences won't know what they are getting themselves into with this musical adaption.  This is no Hairspray or Chicago.  The dark and twisted relationship stuff in this film will turn some audiences off and, for the most part, the music in this show isn't your typical sing along stuff.  It's almost operatic in it's style.

    I am looking forward to it but could see others thinking this is not their cup of tea 

    Vaya's picture

    Conflicted

    Submitted by
    Vaya (270 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 2:05pm.
    While I thought the first trailer *be Italian* was absolutely gorgeous and edited to perfection, I'm having a feeling that the trailer will be the best thing about this film. I always get too suspicious if the trailer for a movie is too kick ass. And I'm not really interested in seeing nine women fawning over a guy, even if I like Daniel Day-Lewis well enough. I'll still give it a chance at the theater though.
    limors's picture

    I started the trailer yesterday and didn't like it so much,

    Submitted by
    limors (175 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 2:19pm.

    but it's a musical so there's no way I'll be missing it!

    Glindared's picture

    Kate's number

    Submitted by
    Glindared (165 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 2:24pm.
    Is soooo reminiscent of her mother on laugh in!...yes I am old enuff to have watched it and remember....lol
    Penny Winterr's picture

    I'm in!

    Submitted by
    Penny Winterr (773 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 2:29pm.

    A bevy of singing and dancing beauties?  Double wow.

    Directed by Rob Marshall? Written by Anthony Minghella?

    Hell to the yes!
    StarFire's picture

    nine

    Submitted by
    StarFire (244 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 2:39pm.
    I've been waiting months for this movie! It has an amazing cast (and I include Kate Hudson in that too) and it's a musical, so I really can't wait.
    *Kiki*'s picture

    No...but

    Submitted by
    *Kiki* (204 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 3:07pm.

    Penelope Cruz...HELL YEES!! I sigh everytime she comes up on screen. And the rope dance and that bendy *faints* 

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    vivono nella speranza

    Raelynn Harrison's picture

    I have been waiting...

    Submitted by
    Raelynn Harrison (47 posts)
    on November 25, 2009 - 3:32pm.

    since this movie was announced, to see it.

    Sophia Loren is one of the biggest inspirations in my life, so I am so excited to be able to see her on the big screen for once!

    I wish it was Christmas already! 

    Anonymous's picture

    so excited.

    Submitted by
    Anonymous
    on November 25, 2009 - 3:56pm.

    I can't wait to see Nine. It looks like it's going to be amazing.

    & I heard Kate Hudson is actually incredible in it.

    I wish it was Christmas already too :] 

    greentara313's picture

    I know!

    Submitted by
    greentara313 (150 posts)
    on November 29, 2009 - 1:31am.
    
Who knew Kate Hudson could actually sing??? That one scene in Almost Famous doesn't even let you have any idea of how well she can sing.  I will be seeing the movie for that reason alone.

    
	
    

    

    


    

    Shauna Kaye's picture
    	
    i don't even like musicals and i'm excited!
    
	
    Submitted by 
    Shauna Kaye (9 posts)
     on November 25, 2009 - 5:54pm.
    
	
    i don't even like musicals and i'm excited! Daniel Day-Lewis is my 2nd favourite actor of all time and i like all but one of the women in this film, so i'm pretty sure i'll be seeing Nine! : ) 

    
	
    

    



    

    Linda's picture
    	
    im SO exciteddd!!!
    
	
    Submitted by 
    Linda (175 posts)
     on November 25, 2009 - 6:57pm.
    
	
    
im SO exciteddd!!!
    

    
not becuase im a fan of any of them. i really dont like penelope cruz. 
    
but i must admit i do like kate hudson.
    

    
but omg when i saw this trailer i was like :O

    

    
 

    

    
especially the one with Kate Hudson singing Cinema Italiano

    

    
 

    

    
that alone makes me dyinggg to see this film haha.
    

    
plus im a musical fanatic, and Rob Marshall is amazing

    

    
 

    

    
so count me in. hope it comes out in Australia the same day  

    

    
	
    

    



    

    sloane's picture
    	
    yea, i'm excited to see the,
    
	
    Submitted by 
    sloane (267 posts)
     on November 26, 2009 - 12:51am.
    
	
    
yea, i'm excited to see the film, the trailer really excited me. i'm not really too crazy about the typical plot of a group of women fawing all over one man, (especially daniel day-lewis. really? just how far am i going to suspend my belief to see this film?) but i've always had a thing for marion cotillard and kate hudson, so i want to see it. 

    

    
and what's going on with nicole kidman, why does she look so washed out and skinny, like a starving ghost? the super blonde hair makes her look crazy. is she trying to disappear? 

    

    
	
    

    



    

    Nadea's picture
    	
    I definitely want to see this
    
	
    Submitted by 
    Nadea (2 posts)
     on November 25, 2009 - 10:59pm.
    
	
    I love Marion Cotillard sfm 
    
	
    

    

    


    

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    Submitted by 
    dragonlady07 (427 posts)
     on November 30, 2009 - 11:46am.
    
	
    ME TOO 

    
	
    

    

    


    

    ElusiveJ's picture
    	
    I cannot wait for this film
    
	
    Submitted by 
    ElusiveJ (54 posts)
     on November 26, 2009 - 12:12am.
    
	
    I cannot wait for this film to come out!  I love the show.  I was fairly upset that they didn't cast Antonio Banderas, but Daniel Day-Lewis is one of my very favorite actors.  I think each of the women in this film is perfectly cast for her character, even with the changes.  And I simply cannot wait to hear Judi Dench singing "Follies Bergeres" because it's one of my all time favorite songs.

    
	
    

    



    

    mtskc's picture
    	
    I guess I want the gossip on
    
	
    Submitted by 
    mtskc (18 posts)
     on November 27, 2009 - 5:18am.
    
	
    
I guess I want the gossip on what it was like for Nicole Kidman/Penelope Cruz working side by side - I sort of want to see this movie but since Penelope came out in defense of Polanski I am boycotting her! 

    

    
 

    

    
I'd think you would need a stiff drink after being mired in Jenny's masturbatory opus all day long - Bette 

    

    
	
    

    



    

    angelica.'s picture
    	
    super excited!
    
	
    Submitted by 
    angelica. (18 posts)
     on November 27, 2009 - 11:23pm.
    
	
    
I am so excied to see this film. Im a HUGE Fellini fan and I can't wait to see how Rob Marshall pulls this together. 

    

    
and btw Kate Hudson and Penelope Cruz dancing and singing in little outfits ain't bad either =] 

    

    
	
    

    



    

    darkmissy's picture
    	
    can't wait!
    
	
    Submitted by 
    darkmissy (19 posts)
     on November 28, 2009 - 2:06am.
    
	
    The trailer for this movie looks amazing, and I adore Marion, Judi and Pénelope beyond words. (And last weekend's viewing of Broken Embraces confirmed that Pénelope basically has the most gorgeous breasts in all of modern Hollywood, so there's that. Yowza.)

    
	
    

    



    

    Suzzie's picture
    	
    It's a musical?
    
	
    Submitted by 
    Suzzie (285 posts)
     on November 28, 2009 - 12:16pm.
    
	
    
Then I don't care what its about, I'm going to go and see it!!! And I love flashy over the top musical numbers WITHIN musicals even more.....So yes. I am going to go and see it! 

    

    
	
    

    



    

    Chi's picture
    	
    Not interested
    
	
    Submitted by 
    Chi (500 posts)
     on November 29, 2009 - 11:35am.
    
	
    
Daniel Day Lewis is a really good actor, but im not interested in the film itself.

    

    
Not the fact that its about a group of people fawing over some dude, but I wonder if they are going to endorse some stereotypes about the italian culture even more so... and its a musical. Im not big on musicals. 

    

    
I give it a pass. 

    

    
	
    

    


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