The Burden of Nine Lives

I was looking for a movie to watch and saw this was available. From the synopsis it seemed interesting but boy oh boy....

The wooden acting, horrible special effects make up, this movie looks and feels like it was filmed by movie students. I can't even find a review of it on rotten tomatoes. Even the Instagram profile comments look like bots and paid shills.

The other reviewers on here must be paid shills. I'm not even sure how it won so many awards. I will rate it at 3 stars because I know how hard it is to make a film, but other than that it's bland. Oh and don't get me started on the two detectives.

Bots and maybe cast and crew members of this trash of a movie came on here to up the numbers so you can waste almost 2 precious hours of your life, watching his garbage.

Don't do it.

They literally just got wack ass gangsters and a few novice/amateur actors and tried to make a point on this one.

But it's most definitely the greatest fail of the year.

Trust me. I'm not mincing words. Every word i'm putting down here is how i genuinely feel about this movie.

I've never really done a review on IMDB but i had to come here and create an account just to review and post a rating! Sigh. God save us from having horrible experiences like this one!

Props to Vega Montañez-this is a director who clearly has a vision. The Burden of Nine Lives isn't trying to be flashy or mainstream, and that's what makes it work. The film feels personal and intentional, like every scene was carefully thought out. There's a quiet intensity in the storytelling that pulls you in without forcing it. Sure, it might not be for everyone-it's more of a slow, layered burn-but Montañez keeps things grounded and real. Honestly, I'm curious to see what he does next.

The performances feel natural, like these are real people dealing with real consequences, not just actors reading lines. The pacing might throw some viewers off, but I appreciated how it took its time. There's confidence in that-like Montañez knows exactly what kind of story he's telling and isn't trying to rush or simplify it. It's the kind of film that rewards you for paying attention, and you can feel the emotional tension simmering just under the surface. It's low-key powerful, and I respect that a lot.

I didn't know what to expect when I hit play on The Burden of Nine Lives, but it caught me off guard-in a good way. It starts off gritty and dark, almost like a crime thriller, but then it digs into something deeper. Jimmy's story is tough to watch at times, but there's this weird beauty in how it unfolds. Nothing feels over-dramatized, just raw and honest. There's this quiet, almost haunting atmosphere throughout the film that stays with you. You can tell the filmmakers weren't trying to impress with gimmicks-they just wanted to tell a real story. The story touches you at many levels, it's worth giving your time.

Okay so, I watched The Burden of Nine Lives because a friend wouldn't shut up about it-and I'm still not sure I "got it," but I kinda loved it? It's weird, emotional, super slow at times, but there's something magnetic about it. The main guy is either losing his mind or finding himself-I still don't know-but it kept me hooked. The music was haunting in a cool way, and visually it's gorgeous. Like, some scenes could literally be paintings. It has this dreamlike flow that sucks you in, even if nothing big is happening. I wouldn't recommend it for a movie night with snacks and laughs, but if you're in a quiet, moody vibe-go for it.