Rob Marshall's Nine announced for May 4

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Rob Marshall’s Nine Blu-ray Announced
Posted March 8, 2010 04:09 AM by Juan Calonge

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that, on May 4, it will release the Weinstein Company production Nine on Blu-ray. This adaptation of a Broadway musical, itself based on Federico Fellini's 8½, garnered considerable buzz but fizzled at the box office. It received four Academy Award nominations (Best Supporting Actress –Penélope Cruz–, Art Direction, Costume Design and Original Song).

Nine Blu-ray preorder

Special features include:
Commentary with director Rob Marshall and producer John DeLuca
Eight featurettes
Sophia Loren Remembers Cinecittà Studios (BD exclusive)
Screen Actors Guild Q&A (BD exclusive)
Three music videos
BD-Live
movieIQ+sync featuring the "Nine" Playlist

Nine Blu-ray Review

Source - Blu-Ray.Com

[bookcase]

I know it took a beating from critics and audiences all but ignored it, but I loved it. Can't wait to own it!

[PowellPressburger]

I am shocked it made it out alive with bonus features on the release. I will buy it I love 8 1/2, and yeah it took a beating, but I am sure we've seen worse.

I would've never guessed the film would have tanked like it did.

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by bookcase

I know it took a beating from critics and audiences all but ignored it

How could anyone ignore this?

[Idioteque...]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

How could anyone ignore this?

Her voice is literally horrible in that movie. I can't stand it.

[EricJ]

Also, it was a remake of "8 1/2", and critics agreed that the character of Guido was...pretty much of a despicable unsympathetic jerk in that movie as well.

(Which was one reason it didn't survive the Christmas Avatar Wars where Sherlock Holmes did.)

[MrEggMan]

pretty much of a despicable unsympathetic jerk in that movie as well.

The Guido in the stage version is a charmer. It's too bad that they changed him to be a brooding mess.

Re: the Featurettes...they're probably the same ones that were released on YouTube already.

[that1guystudios]

Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Her voice is literally horrible in that movie. I can't stand it.

I on the other hand, actually loved it. To each his own I guess.

[JJJ225]

Originally Posted by Idioteque...

Her voice is literally horrible in that movie. I can't stand it.

What the hell are you talking about? She's the best singer in the film. She's not a professional or anything, but horrible? FAR from it!

This was my most anticipated film of the year, and it was pretty bad. I was SO disappointed. That being said, I'll still probably get it when it gets to around $10, if only for Penelope's number (even though it's edited to shit).

[Deciazulado]

Nine Blu-ray preorder is up

[nathanp]

It was definitely better than critics gave it credit for, good music, good cast and based on a Fellini film, pretty tough to go wrong with those elements. I'll be buying it for sure.

[OneWayFilms]

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has added Nione to their line-up, scheduling this four time Academy Award nominated movie for release on DVD & Blu-ray in May

NINE is a musical following a film director named Guido Contini, who is in his middle age. He is trying to complete his next film. His main problem is that he has too many women in his life. Luisa, his wife, Carla his sexy mistress, and Claudia, his muse and protege. With its incredible all-star cast, that includes Daniel Day Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman and Sophia Loren, amazing performances and stunning visuals, this razzle-dazzle extravaganza will make you long to be Italian.

The DVD version features an anamorphic widescreen presentation of the film with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. As extras, the disc will feature a Commentary Track with Director Rob Marshall and Producer John DeLuca, as well as eight Featurettes and three Music Videos.

The Blu-Ray version offers up a 1080p high definition transfer, supported by a DTS 5.1 HD Master Audio track. All the bonus materials form the DVD version will be included on the release, as well as the Interview Featurette ”Sophia Loren Remembers Cinecitta Studios” and a Screen Actors Guild Q&A. Further you will find a movieIQ Trivia Track on the release, featuring real-time information on the cast, music, trivia and more while watching the movie!

“Nine” will make its home video debut on May 4 for $38.98 on Blu-ray Disc.



NINE Blu-ray

[OneWayFilms]

I know this movie was a box office dud, but I still would like to see it, I suppose to see how bad it REALLY is, or to see if teh critics missed it again.

[Illy Scorsese]

Originally Posted by OneWayFilms

I know this movie was a box office dud, but I still would like to see it, I suppose to see how bad it REALLY is, or to see if teh critics missed it again.

It wasn't that bad...

I actually enjoyed it.

But obviously, compared to "8 1/2", it just didn't stack up.

[MrEggMan]

I'd blame audience disinterest and an unsympathetic main character for the failure of the film. It's not bad. It's just not mainstream.

[JJJ225]

Uhhh, this is pretty mainstream.

And yes, it is bad.

That's coming from a HUGE musical fan.

[kashif]

There are complaints about the transfer so I wanna know is it acceptable or not? I ordered it from Amazon as I didnt resist myself due to beautiful cinematography of the movie.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Nine-Blu-ray/10400/

Please Reply.
Thanks.

[The Nacho]

I own the Canadian version found here:
https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Nine-Blu-ray/10890/

I don't think there is a difference that I'm aware of other then the box art. On the topic of how it looks visually on Blu I thought it looked great, I didn't find it hard to see due to darkness - as the review you posted states - at all.

[Prey]

I also thought it looked great. I say buy with confidence, especially if you have seen it and enjoy the movie already.

[Musicguy]

I thought it look great also, plus it plays much better on a home screen