'9'
Synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic world, a sentient rag doll (Elijah Wood) convinces its comrades that they must take the offensive against the machines that threaten to destroy them.
Length: 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Genre: Adventure Fantasy Science fiction War Animated
Starring: Elijah Wood (Voice of 9) Christopher Plummer (Voice of 1) Martin Landau (Voice of 2) John C. Reilly (Voice of 5) Jennifer Connelly (Voice of 7) Crispin Glover (Voice of 6) Fred Tatasciore (Voice of 8/Radio Announcer) Tom Kane (Voice of Dictator) Alan Oppenheimer (Voice of Scientist) Helen Wilson (Voice of Newscaster)

Lack of character development dooms ‘9' to tedium

There's no rule that says animated films have to be cheerful, kid-friendly exercises. But “9” is really pressing the point. [More]

By Robert Horton
Herald Movie Critic | September 9
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