Review of Nine (2009) by Wayne W — 29 Jun 2010

8 and a half meets Chicago meets Deconstructing Harry... Marion Cotillard SHINES in this film...

This review of Nine (2009) was written by Wayne W on 29 Jun 2010.

Nine has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jacob G (945) on 07 Aug 2014

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