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The thing that is difficult for most straight people to understand is not gay sex, but gay romance. I had hoped to learn something from this movie, since I knew my feelings were culturally biased and unfair.

All this movie did was reinforce the stereotypes that straight people already believe. The plot and the dialog were uninspired, the acting was wooden, and the characters were completely unsympathetic. I have never had a very high opinion of the acting skills of Julianne Moore or Mark Ruffalo, but Annette Bening is one of our finer actresses. She stinks along with everyone else. Even the kids are dull.

I will have to find another source to gain some insight into gay committed relationships/marriage.

How does this much acting talent end up in such a rotten movie? How is it possible that the appearance of so many beautiful women couldn't even save it? How could the same man who directed "Chicago" be responsible for this mindless crap? "Chicago" was just about the most fun I have ever had in a movie. Memorable songs, award worthy acting, and perfectly edited. Nine was totally disconnected, meandering all over the place, and with no sympathetic characters, with the possible exception of Guido's wife. I gave it a three only because I have a sentimental fondness for Sophia Loren, it truly was a minus nine. The entire Italian nation should be offended.

This is why we go to the movies. This film is a once-in-ten-year phenomenon. Nothing that happens in this movie can be anticipated and, as a result, is non-stop entertainment. Many of the actors are European born (Germany, France, Spain) and their ability to move easily between languages is extraordinary. Brad Pitt's character's clumsy attempt to speak Italian shows how language ignorant Americans are. History is completely rewritten in a most entertaining and satisfying way. The violence is extreme (typical Tarantino) and not for everyone, but it is about violent people in a violent time. This movie deserves awards all around. Picture, actors, director.