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so i finally saw NINE

Which wasn't as terrible as the critics would like you to believe. I'll probably see it again at the dollar theater so I can get a better feel for it- it was a bit hard to follow at times and didn't come together quite as well, quite as tightly as, say, Chicago.

That being said, the highlights of the film were, without a doubt:

- Kate Hudson, holy shit. "Cinema Italiano" was probably the highest point.
- Fergie, who like, took on a totally new dimension for me...I have more respect for her now, knowing how talented she was.
- Sophia Loren. FIERCE.
- Nicole Kidman, who I kept forgetting was even in this film- a small part, but I think she excels at it. her big song "Unusual Way" was gorgeous.
- Penelope Cruz = hot hot hot. suck it.
- MARION COTILLARD STOLE MY HEART AND BROKE IT. The scene where she shows up for the screen tests? omg.

all in all....much better on stage, but just because it's mostly psychological doesn't make it bad. B-

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  1. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Nine looked really good, but I haven't seen it yet.

    I am surprised the critics would think it was bad. The previews made it look really good.

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  2. Britt KempJanuary 16, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    seriously, anonymous! screw critics! at least I acknowledge my uselessness!

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