Nine
Reviewed in December 2009
Director: Rob Marshall. Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Judi Dench, Penélope Cruz, Sophia Loren, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Fergie, Ricky Tognazzi, Giuseppe Cederna, Martina Stella, Alessia Piovan, Giuseppe Spitaleri, Andrea Di Stefano, Roberto Nobile. Screenplay: Michael Tolkin and Anthony Minghella (based on the stage musical by Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston, itself based loosely on the film 8½ by Federico Fellini).

Photo © 2009 The Weinstein Company
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: D+

Academy Award Nominations:
Best Supporting Actress: Penélope Cruz
Best Art Direction: John Myhre; Gordon Sim
Best Costume Design: Colleen Atwood
Best Original Song: "Take It All"

Golden Globe Nominations:
Best Picture (Musical/Comedy)
Best Actress (Musical/Comedy): Marion Cotillard
Best Actor (Musical/Comedy): Daniel Day-Lewis
Best Supporting Actress: Penélope Cruz
Best Original Song: "Cinema Italiano"

Other Awards:
Satellite Awards: Best Ensemble Cast
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