The Nines

R

2007

1h 39m

Drama

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64%

Tomatometer

61 Reviews

61%

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25,000+ Ratings

Three actors (Ryan Reynolds, Hope Davis, Melissa McCarthy) tackle the principal roles in a trio of stories. In "The Prisoner," a publicist and a neighbor are the only links to the outside world for an actor under house arrest. "Reality Television" charts the production of a TV sitcom. In "Knowing," a video-game designer and his family are stranded in the forest after their car breaks down.

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Critics Consensus

Though The Nines doesn't solidify as well as writer/director John August would hope for, Ryan Reynolds's strong performance makes each of the film's intriguing segments worth watching.

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 1/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Let's avoid such extremes, and note merely that he's made a film that's funny ha-ha as well as funny peculiar; an exercise in navel-gazing that tickles all the senses.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 30, 2007

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Definitely worth a look.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 30, 2007

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Andrew L. Urban

Urban Cinefile

It defies categorisation, which I love, and defies logic, which is very European. But it's also clever, funny and compelling

Oct 4, 2008

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

An interesting, if high minded, concept film that is nothing without its performers.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 30, 2008

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James O'Ehley

Sci-Fi Movie Page

The sort of movie that would probably appeal to Ryan Reynolds' detractors . . .

Aug 27, 2008

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Jeffrey P

Interesting enough to not be disappointing, but lacking in good sense, rhyme, and reason. Ending felt like a reach and didn’t totally add up, lowered it a notch.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/25/24

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Hannah H

I can't understand what I just wasted an hour and a half watching

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Cash S

The Nines is a creative and trippy film. I found myself very invested from beginning to end. All of the performances are great in here. This is the first serious role that I've seen Ryan Reynolds in, and he absolutely nailed it. I felt like this film did a pretty good job at handling these existential themes. I do feel like the movie gets a little too trippy for it's own good, and sometimes the quirkiness didn't work for me. The ending is shocking and emotional, but some parts of the film weren't as satisfying as I would've liked. I also felt like there were some pacing issues especially in the beginning. I really liked this film, even if there was some missed potential.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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sarah j

This one was interesting to see evolve as things are revealed to the audience, taking us on an unexpected journey. Excellent performances from Reynolds and McCarthy, you see why they became such stars. Definitely makes you think, during and after the story is done.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Da fuq??!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

I loved this film so much when I saw it at the time, I had to find out who the amazing actress was that I knew nothing about...that actress was Melissa McCarthy. I don't think McCarthy has been allowed to shine quite so brightly on screen since, although all the projects I see coming out with her and her husband Ben always sound interesting. She should do a Nutty Professor-type comedy to stretch her chops like she did here, playing many roles in one film. She is extremely talented, and this film really showcases that about her.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Synopsis

Three actors (Ryan Reynolds, Hope Davis, Melissa McCarthy) tackle the principal roles in a trio of stories. In "The Prisoner," a publicist and a neighbor are the only links to the outside world for an actor under house arrest. "Reality Television" charts the production of a TV sitcom. In "Knowing," a video-game designer and his family are stranded in the forest after their car breaks down.

Director: John August
Producer: Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen, Dan Etheridge
Screenwriter: John August
Production Co: Jinks/Cohen Company
Rating: R (Some Drug Content|Sexuality|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 31, 2007
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.7K
Runtime: 1h 39m

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