Review: Nine

Well, I think the world would have been a better place had they left it at 8 1/2. When Nine finally came to a close, my mom's boyfriend turned to our party and exclaimed "thank god that's over". The entire section laughed with us. In the lobby, we decided Daniel Day-Lewis should be arrested for cultural terrorism.

It is difficult to find one redeeming aspect of Nine. It was hard to watch. Besides the plot, acting, and Kate Hudson, the most unfortunate thing is the name of Day-Lewis' character--Guido Contini, because every five minutes you are forced to think about the controversy surrounding the juiceheads on MTV's Jersey Shore.

Although, I will admit the costumes are beautiful, Penelope Cruz and Fergie's vulgar antics make you turn from the screen in disgust. Many of these actors are well respected in Hollywood, the recession must really be hitting them, because Nine seems so desperate to bring in the cash $$. And it is official, Daniel Day-Lewis has lost his mind. I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

Overall, the premise of Nine--a musical Fellini movie, may seem like a good idea when two stoned film students are sitting in their dorm with a dvd of 8 1/2, but can this please be the last Fellini musical anyone attempts to translate to film?