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Movie spotlight

9

2019
Movie
159 min
Malayalam

When forces within and beyond this world conspire to snatch his son away, a father resolves to do whatever it takes to protect him.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users79%
Director: Shane AckerGenres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic world, a small, rag doll-like creature named 9 discovers that he is not the first of his kind. He learns that he and his fellow stitchpunks were created by a brilliant scientist to save humanity from the machines that destroyed civilization. Now, 9 must rally his companions and confront the Fabrication Machines to prevent the complete extinction of life on Earth.

Critical Reception

9 received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique visual style, imaginative world-building, and dark, atmospheric tone. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat thin and the characters underdeveloped, despite the strong voice performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual design and ambitious, dark fantasy setting.

  • Applauded for its unique concept and atmospheric storytelling.

  • Criticized by some for a narrative that doesn't fully live up to its visual potential.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique animation style and the intriguing, albeit bleak, post-apocalyptic world it presented. Many found the story engaging and the characters relatable, contributing to a positive overall viewing experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a student short film by director Shane Acker, which gained significant attention and led to the development of the feature-length movie.

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