Rob Marshall's screen adaptation of the hit musical
Nine, which in turn is base on Fellini's classic 1963 film
8 1/2, is a valiant attempt to bring back the major musical - a genre that has been in decline since Fred and Ginger stopped pairing up on screen. As The Guardian of London reports, however, despite having a top-notch cast that includes Daniel Day Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren and Nicole Kidman, many critics are calling the film an embarrassment. Despite nabbing several key Golden Globe nominations, the film has been virtually shut out of major critics awards. For the full analysis
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