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Title: FANTASTIC!!
Review: Despite some of the not-so-good reviews the film received (though it also received plenty of raves), this movie has got it all. I think some of the critics judged it harshly because of its stellar cast, as though they would sound more profound by doing so. I saw the musical on stage several years ago, and they did a great job of tweaking the story for film. Nicole Kidman may not have a great voice, but boy oh boy does Marion Cotillard--her perfomance is SO MOVING!!--and Penelope Cruz is simply a knockout (who knew she could sing so well?). I liked Nine way better than Rob Marshall's earlier film, Chicago; the themes are much deeper, and I was thinking about the story long afterward (in other words, Nine is more than just some "entertaining musical"; it is honestly thought-provoking). I highly, highly recommend this film!!
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