Review of Nine Lives (2016) by Leo D — 04 Aug 2016

"Look, nine lives is not for everyone. Not everyone enjoyed inception, or interstellar, or birdman- like these masterpieces, it is the intellectual aspects that make up the core of this movie combined with the symbolic clues that shed light upon a deeper meaning. Sonnenfeld manages to both combine this higher order with low level entertainment, creating a revelation into many truths in a similar fashion to South Park's duality of potty humor and relevant themes.

Take, for instance, the color of the fur and the camera shots depicting it's subtle change from darker hues to lighter throughout the movie. In the beginning, we see Spacey influenced by more negative forces, those such as greed, a lack of empathy, and a disconnection with what truly matters in his life. But as his character changes, as does the fur, slowly transitioning to parallel his transformation into a proud father.

Another pivotal moment is when the daughter's cellular device is cast into the toilet water, indicating the reliance of people in the modern age on technology. This "baptism" both cleanses the daughter of her reliance upon hedonistic material ideals, replacing them with the indelible mark of family priorities.

These are but two examples of the genius that went into the writing of this movie, and urge anyone seeking intellectual stimulation purchase a ticket. I know if I had nine lives, I'd spend at least one of them rewatching this film.