The Nines – Ryan Reynolds flexes more than his pecs

‘The Nines’ may not be everyone’s cup of tea in terms of films, but I can certainly see it acquiring a ‘cult following’ in time.  About the one and only ‘mainstream factor’ of the film is its star, (a pre-Deadpool) Ryan Reynolds (it also has Melissa McCarthy, but this was long before she hit the big time).  Apart from him, it’s definitely a ‘niche audience’ film.  For a start it’s actually three different stories, all loosely strung together (or so it seems – I won’t go into too much detail regarding the plot as there’s more to what’s going on than meets the eye) by an uneasy sprinkling of science-fiction. 

Secondly, when you realise what’s going on, you’ll find that it’s one of those ‘high concept’ science-fiction films which forces you to ask questions, as it doesn’t explain every last detail in the movie.  However, if you’re okay with all that, you’ll probably find an undiscovered little gem hiding here.

I can definitely understand why Reynolds took the part.  He gets the opportunity to spread his natural cheeky charm across three – vastly different – roles, allowing him to show that he’s more than just a pretty face (and body in red and black body stocking these days).  He definitely carries the film, but it’s worth giving Melissa McCarthy a nod, due to the great (and dare I say surprising?) chemistry between the two of them which really makes the film fly by.  Hope Davies is also good, but can’t compete with the other two leads.

‘The Nines’ is one of those films where you can’t say too much more about it for fear of spoiling it, as you’ll only be able to watch it and try to figure out what’s going on the once.  Basically, if you like science-fiction, like Ryan Reynolds, aren’t bothered about films with low budgets and no actions and – maybe most importantly – don’t mind slightly ‘out there’ sci-fi concepts then give this one a go.  Dare I say it deserves a 9?

Who’s have thought all koalas are 8s though?

9/10 almost as perfect as The Godfather