Movie Review: 9 Gets a 3

EVEN though the entire movie seems as if it were in fast-forward mode, Shane Acker’s 9 still persuades audience members to sympathize with the pint-sized rag dolls. After a while, the viewers almost forget that the dolls are not human and the non-stop action delivers the plot an anything-but-boring way.

Elijah Wood, Frodo in Lord of the Rings, provides the voice for 9, the titular role. He does well as the regular guy who steps up.  John C. Reilly, Dale Doback in Step Brothers, does equally well in a rather different role of 5, the doll who is submissive and hesitant. Christopher Plummer, Captain George Ritter von Trapp in The Sound of Music, seems perfect as 1, the grouchy, selfish, and stubborn leader.

With a cast of nine drastically different puppets, the movie-goer can see every side of the predicament. 9 has great special effects where the dolls moved seamlessly like humans and the action is exciting enough to keep any age entertained. An interesting twist leaves few unknowns and the ending is sure to please most audiences.

If you want to watch a movie with an exceptional idea, great graphics, hectic miniature action, then Shane Acker’s 9 would be a good choice. I give the movie 3.5 out of 5 stars and a definite thumbs up.

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