Nine

This musical from the director of Chicago (Rob Marshall), is the story of director Guido Contini (Daniel Day-Lewis) trying to find harmony (literally and figuratively) between his wife, mistress, agent, muse and mother. All the stars in this movie certainly peaks your interest and Judi Dench and Sophia Loren do not disappoint. They are their usual stunning selves. Marion Cotillard is a wonderful singer (as was shown in her Oscar-winning performance in La Vie En Rose--or Oscar stealing, as Julie Christie SHOULD have won for Away From Her, but I digress). Penelope Cruz is a fine actress but relies too heavily on selling her body and her performance felt like soft porn. Nicole Kidman was enjoyable but I have to say the two best singers/songs came from Kate Hudson (surprisingly) and Fergie (lead of the musical group Black Eyed Peas). Some good songs do not make a movie however and I am forced to give this one thumb up to instead select Chicago for your viewing pleasure.