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Movie critics combined give Nine Lives (2005) a score of 2.9277 out of 4
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Excellent
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Very Good
(80)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.39 out of 4 stars for Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.28 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Ruthe Stein)San Francisco Chronicle (Ruthe Stein)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.26 out of 4 stars for Film.nu (Swedish)Film.nu (Swedish)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Kimberley Jones)Austin Chronicle (Kimberley Jones)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for The Movie ChicksThe Movie Chicks
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic.com (Mel Valentin)eFilmCritic.com (Mel Valentin)
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Mel Valentin)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Orlando Sentinel (Roger Moore)Orlando Sentinel (Roger Moore)
Nine Lives is an elegant film of quick, tour-de-force acting turns, a simple actor's gesture that tells you more than four pages of dialogue, a movie that demands concentration but that rewards the viewer willing to pay attention. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Orlando Sentinel (Roger Moore)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
The beauty of Nine Lives is that its occasionally overlapping stories feel entirely unforced; Garcia's is a filmmaking style of rare lyricism, compassion and discretion. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Washington Post (Ann Hornaday)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Variety (Scott Foundas)Variety (Scott Foundas)
Though the episodic structure results in a whole not quite equal to some of its parts, pic is an unusually tender, perceptive character study buoyed by stellar performances from a who's who of talented (and many underused) actresses. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Variety (Scott Foundas)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for DVD Clinic (Scott Weinberg)DVD Clinic (Scott Weinberg)
It's as if we're randomly eavesdropping on the private concerns of one particular neighborhood ... a neighborhood that sure has its fair share of heartache. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at DVD Clinic (Scott Weinberg)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Monsters and Critics (Ron Wilkinson)Monsters and Critics (Ron Wilkinson)
Veering at times towards film school, “Nine Lives” rewards the patient with scalpel-like insights into life as a woman in the USA. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Monsters and Critics (Ron Wilkinson)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Chris Gonzalez)Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Chris Gonzalez)
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Movieman's Guide to the Movies (Chris Gonzalez)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.18 out of 4 stars for Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)Orlando Weekly (Steve Schneider)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.13 out of 4 stars for DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.12 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Kimberley Jones)Austin Chronicle (Kimberley Jones)
One wishes perhaps for a more thumping conclusion, but what we have instead is something perfectly in the spirit of the piece, reaffirming that life, big and little, happens in 10 minutes chunks. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Austin Chronicle (Kimberley Jones)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.09 out of 4 stars for kids-in-mindkids-in-mind
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.08 out of 4 stars for filmcritic.comfilmcritic.com
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.05 out of 4 stars for Cinema Blend (Joshua Tyler)Cinema Blend (Joshua Tyler)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.05 out of 4 stars for Cinema BlendCinema Blend
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.02 out of 4 stars for A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Ruthe Stein)San Francisco Chronicle (Ruthe Stein)
An emotionally satisfying example of a genre whose sketchiness can be off-putting. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Ruthe Stein)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Boston Globe (Ty Burr)Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
Not all of Nine Lives clicks, but at its best it finds an inarticulate sisterly solace that makes you want to see what this director could do with one life per film. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Boston Globe (Ty Burr)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
The overall impression is of lives that began before Garcia started shooting and continued after the camera was shut off, a remarkable and quietly haunting achievement. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Francisco Chronicle (Ruthe Stein)San Francisco Chronicle (Ruthe Stein)
It feels like real life, in nine acts. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Ruthe Stein)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Seattle Times (Moira MacDonald)Seattle Times (Moira MacDonald)
As delicately and precisely constructed as a spider's web, Nine Lives is a quiet triumph. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Seattle Times (Moira MacDonald)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
The snaky cinematography pulls you through even when the writing doesn't, and the best performances keep you hoping that you'll feel the next one or the one after that just as powerfully. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Portland Oregonian (Shawn Levy)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
Composed of nine short films, each starring some of the best female actors working, though many of them aren't working enough. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Detroit Free Press (Terry Lawson)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
A couple of the stories don't quite accomplish what Rodrigo intends, but most are poignant, disturbing, and superbly acted. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Beautifully acted and emotionally devastating. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)
The degree of our interest may vary, but Garcia maintains a very assured control with his fine, entrenched cast. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at San Diego Union-Tribune (David Elliott)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
The cinematic equivalent of a satisfying volume of delicious short stories. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Christianity Today (Carolyn Arends)Christianity Today (Carolyn Arends)
Nine Lives had me tense, engaged, sometimes disgusted, sometimes moved, and always interested. Garcia is an ingenious and eloquent storyteller. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Christianity Today (Carolyn Arends)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))
They make a persuasive case that, as one character says, 'Each woman is a universe.' ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at St. Paul Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt (St. Paul))
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle
The gimmick is telling 10-minute tales in single, sustained takes, the equivalent of performing without a net. The artistry is in how effective it is, especially the acting. Writer-director Rodrigo Garcia had other things to worry about, of course, ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Houston Chronicle
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Boston Herald (Chelsea Bain)Boston Herald (Chelsea Bain)
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Boston Herald (Chelsea Bain)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for TV Guide Entertainment Network, Movie GuideTV Guide Entertainment Network, Movie Guide
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Boston GlobeBoston Globe
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Cinema Signals by The Filmiliar CineasteCinema Signals by The Filmiliar Cineaste
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.98 out of 4 stars for Mr. CrankyMr. Cranky
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Mr. Cranky
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.94 out of 4 stars for The Trades (Chad Maddux)The Trades (Chad Maddux)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.92 out of 4 stars for Paul McElligott's Celluloid HeroesPaul McElligott's Celluloid Heroes
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for Foster on Film - SlashersFoster on Film - Slashers
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.89 out of 4 stars for Moviepie.comMoviepie.com
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.86 out of 4 stars for Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)Reel Film Reviews (David Nusair)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for Comingsoon.netComingsoon.net
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)New York Daily News (Jack Mathews)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.85 out of 4 stars for DVD Town (James Plath)DVD Town (James Plath)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.84 out of 4 stars for James BowmanJames Bowman
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for The New Republic (Stanley Kauffmann)The New Republic (Stanley Kauffmann)
García wanted to paint a canvas of nine elements, rather than one large element; and, though only a few of the vignettes are related, the film leaves us with a sense of wholeness, not of stunt. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at The New Republic (Stanley Kauffmann)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Chicago Reader (J.R. Jones)Chicago Reader (J.R. Jones)
The scenes are so dramatically cogent the characters' lives seem to stretch far beyond the concluding blackouts. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Chicago Reader (J.R. Jones)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.74 out of 4 stars for Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Spirituality & Health (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.73 out of 4 stars for MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)MovieFreak.com (Sara M. Fetters)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for Reel.comReel.com
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.72 out of 4 stars for Reel.com DVD review (James Plath)Reel.com DVD review (James Plath)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.71 out of 4 stars for Sacramento News & Review (Jonathan Kiefer)Sacramento News & Review (Jonathan Kiefer)
Writer-director Rodrigo García, an accomplished short-form anthologist, builds loosely linked vignettes from moments of truth in the fictional lives of nine women, muses all. Garcia believes in close inspection of the everyday, and each tale unfolds in ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Sacramento News & Review (Jonathan Kiefer)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.70 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic ReviewseFilmCritic Reviews
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.70 out of 4 stars for FlickFilosopher.com (MaryAnn Johanson)FlickFilosopher.com (MaryAnn Johanson)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.70 out of 4 stars for Reel.com (Kim Morgan)Reel.com (Kim Morgan)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.66 out of 4 stars for Entertainment Insiders (Warren Curry)Entertainment Insiders (Warren Curry)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.65 out of 4 stars for Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.64 out of 4 stars for TheCinemaSource.com (Ida Ibricevic)TheCinemaSource.com (Ida Ibricevic)
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at TheCinemaSource.com (Ida Ibricevic)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.63 out of 4 stars for The Onion A.V. ClubThe Onion A.V. Club
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for CineScene.com (Howard Schumann)CineScene.com (Howard Schumann)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for When Canses Were Classeled... (Eric Henderson)When Canses Were Classeled... (Eric Henderson)
...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at When Canses Were Classeled... (Eric Henderson)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.62 out of 4 stars for The Arizona Republic The Arizona Republic
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.61 out of 4 stars for DVDRAMADVDRAMA
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.61 out of 4 stars for Film Journal InternationalFilm Journal International
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.61 out of 4 stars for eFilmCritic (William Goss)eFilmCritic (William Goss)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for offoffoff.comoffoffoff.com
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.59 out of 4 stars for Offoffoff -- The Guide to Alternative New YorkOffoffoff -- The Guide to Alternative New York
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.56 out of 4 stars for Film-Forward.comFilm-Forward.com
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.52 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Kyle Smith)New York Post (Kyle Smith)
Nine Lives hands the viewer a lot of work -- learning a whole new set of characters every few minutes -- for a disappointing wage. The bad stories waste your time, and the good ones leave you unsatisfied. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at New York Post (Kyle Smith)
Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie VoiceFilm Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
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Nine Lives (2005) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
While the result often is interesting, it's not always satisfying. ...read the complete Nine Lives movie review at Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
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