Nine: The Movie Musical
Not to be confused with 9, the interesting computer animated Tim Burton movie from the fall of this year.
Nine: The Movie
All I have to say is: Nicole Kidman, Judi Dench, and Sophia Loren. Those names are enough to get me into any movie … especially when together. It’s interesting to see Kate Hudson and Penelope Cruz thrown in there as well. The whole cast excites me.
What I can figure out from the trailer, the movie is about Guido–and Italian movie director–who seems to have lost his spark. So, he has affairs … with everyone.
Nine: The Soundtrack
The soundtrack came out two days ago, and I listened to it last night. Amazing.
For some reason, my family doesn’t live overtures. I think they’re a lost art. When I saw Les Mis on Broadway, they didn’t have an overture. Most musicals I’ve ever seen/been in have cut the overture. Overtures are like the preview of what’s to come musically. My favorite overture of all time is Gypsy‘s. As for this overture … it’s pretty good. A nice introduction.
An amusing little song sung by Daniel Day-Lewis.
I was surprised, and yet not surprised, at how hawt this song is. It’s even musically driving. Penelope Cruz doesn’t have a bad voice on her. I wonder how much these vocals are corrected. I hope not too much.
Judi Dench has a voice! Brassy and full of spunk–just like you’d imagine it to be. She has all her usual fierceness only reinforced by the hint of a French accent. Hah! I’m already addicted to this song.
So, I’ve heard this song before from a couple of different places. I’m sure I’ve heard it on T.V. at some point. According to Rhiannon, Fergie can’t sing live very well. I cannot attest to this. However, this version of the song is quite amiable on the ears. Makes me want to get down and dirty French/Italian style.
When this song first came on I thought it was Nicole Kidman singing. Marion Cotillard has a very similar tone. For me, the only purpose of this song is to forward the plot. Having not seen the movie yet, I’m not sure I get it. The previous two songs are fun enough to get into on their own. This song does have some nice moments, but most of the lyrics will be lost to me until I see them movie. It’ll most surely be one of my favorites … these songs usually are.
Another song I’d heard before this. My first thought is: Kate Hudson … what? In the trailer you see her performing a little be of the song covered in shiny, surrounded by Italian men. I have to admit, it was a little scary to watch, but musically it’s rather nice. Kate Hudson’s voice isn’t that bad at all! Now I should expect a beating from my sisters … who rather like Kate Hudson. But c’mon people … how many times does she need to fall down before we get sick of it?
I didn’t expect much singing to come from Sophia Loren–let alone think she’d have a whole song to herself. I’m glad she does. I’ve been a fan of this seldom thought of great actress. Probably because she was just a piece of ass. Haha! I’m glad she’s in this, and the song has a certain melancholy to it. It is already one of my favorites.
Something I never thought I’d hear again … Nicole Kidman singing. Thank you Ms. Kidman for helping open the doors to movie musicals again! And welcome back! I know your voice is assisted a little bit, but I don’t care! Movies are made for dreams to come true … you’re a great singer on film. Oh! For a moment I forgot … you did have a song in Happy Feet. You sang with Hugh Jackman. Purr.
Marion Cotillard is back singing a song worthy of a striptease. I think I might know where this song goes. They showed flashes of it in the trailer.
This doesn’t make it sound like the movie ends well …
… especially since this comes next, and it doesn’t sound too cheerful.
This has got to be a song the credits run to. I know this song as well … and Fergie does a pretty decent job with it.
Noisettes … not sure who that is, but I think I’ve heard this song as well. I think I have it mixed in with my Rosemary Clooney/Peggy Lee stuff. If it’s not there, it should be, because it’s very similar.
Cinema Italiano (The Ron Fair Remix)
The same song spiced up a little bit. These have got to be the songs that go with the end credits.
This one sung by Frank Griffith. I prefer Nicole Kidman’s, but I’m biased. 
I can’t wait to see this movie. Don’t know if I’ll see it when it comes out on Christmas day. I’ll be sure to update again when I’ve seen it. For now, ta!
Randomness | Joey | 
17 December 2009 10:02 AM
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