The Nines is a complex tale written and
directed by John August which revolve around three tales about three
men facing some perplexing problems which threaten the fabric of
their reality.
Ryan Reynolds plays Gary, Gavin and Gabriel in the
triplicate stories with Melissa McCarthy playing Margaret, Melissa and Mary and
finally Hope David playing Sarah, Susan and Sierra. In the stories,
each of the women play a different role which affect each of the men
differently.
Whether it’s the TV star battling his own demons or the
writer faxing the demise of his reality TV show or a video game
designer becoming lost in a forest, each of the stories subtly link as the
mysteries begin to make sense.
The movie is quite complex at times
and some viewers may need another sitting to understand the links,
however for main stream viewers, The Nines may be a little too
complex and disturbing to understand.
However, if you are interested
in something not so Hollywood, than this is one ride that you will
probably never forget. Reynolds, McCarthy and David are quite good
at their characters and it’s impressive to see them perform these
quite diverse characters. A very interested perspective on how
reality effects us differently.
Presented in 16:9 widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1, The Nines
features good video and audio quality that compliments the almost
cinematic experience. For those wanting more, there is commentary
from both John August and Ryan Reynolds which does give the viewer a
more unique insight into the characters and plotlines. The other
featurettes nicely round off this DVD that is truly a strange and
bizarre movie which can only be deciphered by the viewer themselves.
DVD Special Features
Commentary with director John August and star Ryan Reynolds
Interview with director John August and star Melissa McCarthy
Deleted Scenes (with optional commentary)
Alternate ending
Summing up the Nines: Making-of featurette
Script to Screen
God: a short film by John August (with optional commentary)
English language subtitles (feature only)
Image Gallery
Original theatrical trailer
Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
