NINE not everyone's cup of tea

[George Bellefontaine]

Wife didn't like. Thought it dragged too much, and it probably did. Overall, though, I quite enjoyed it myself. Nine is based on the Broadway musical, sort of based on the life of Italian filmmaker, Frederico Fellini and his obsession with women both behind the camera and in the boudoir. Penelope Cruz will heat up your blood during her number and Goldie Hawn's little girl, Kate, will get your heart a pumping during her number. You'll also see numbers by Judi Dench, Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Fergie of Black Eyed Peas and even Sophia Loren. Daniel Day Lewis nails the role of the Italian filmmaker.

If you like Broadway musicals, this is a must see. For me it's a collector's item.

[David Meek]

George, how does it compare to All That Jazz, the autobiographical feature about Bob Fosse?

[George Bellefontaine]

There are some similarities, Tex, with scenes going back and forth between thought fantasy and reality. The music isn't as good as that in All That Jazz, but Lewis does an excellent acting job and the scenery is pretty easy on the eyes.

[David Meek]

Good scenery is always nice.