Animated movies get a bad rap. No matter the subject or content they're dismissed as juvenile by American audiences. 9 tries and succeeds in being one of the few animated films that adults shouldn't feel guilty enjoying.The apocalypse has come, and nearly all living things are dead, save for nine tattered, doll-like creatures, each identified by the numeral etched into their back. Each has distinct characteristics that help in their quest to bring down "the machine" that brought the destruction of humanity. For example, 9 (Elijah Wood) is endlessly caring and devoted, 7 (Jennifer Connelly) is a Syndey-Bristow-esque, butt-kicking female, and 1 (Christopher Plummer) is the old change-resistant curmudgeon.
While the visuals and content may be a little too intense for the youngsters, 9 succeeds on tried-and-true themes of teamwork and cooperation. The animation is nothing short of spectacular. The creatures and their world are impeccable, and to use an animation-review cliché, incredibly lifelike. While the action is lighter than would have been preferred, 9 ends on a note that is surprisingly touching and heartfelt. And clocking in at only 79 minutes, 9 is one of the few films of the modern era that will leave you wishing it were longer.
Grade: B+
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